Copyright Policy

Last Updated: February 5, 2026

1. Overview

ESG Intelligence Private Limited ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), operating Expert Witness Insights ("Platform"), respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. This Copyright Policy outlines our approach to copyright protection, including procedures for reporting copyright infringement under applicable copyright laws, and guidelines for content ownership on our platform.

This policy applies to all content on www.expertwitnessinsights.com, including expert profiles, articles, images, videos, and other user-generated and company-generated content.

2. Our Intellectual Property

2.1 Company-Owned Content

The following content and materials are owned by ESG Intelligence Private Limited or Expert Witness Insights and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws of India and other jurisdictions:

Website Design: Overall design, layout, visual elements, color schemes, and user interface;
Branding: Logos, brand names, taglines, and trademarks ("Expert Witness Insights," "EWI," and related marks);
Written Content: Original articles, guides, marketing materials, help documentation, and website copy;
Software and Code: Website code, applications, scripts, databases, and technical infrastructure;
AI Systems: Proprietary AI algorithms, models, optimization methodologies, and data structures;
Database Compilation: The compilation, organization, and structure of expert profiles and data;
Graphics and Media: Icons, illustrations, graphics, images, and videos created by or for the Company;
Templates and Tools: Profile templates, article templates, website templates, and platform tools;
Documentation: User manuals, technical documentation, and instructional materials.

2.2 All Rights Reserved

All rights to Company-owned content are expressly reserved. Without our prior written consent, you may NOT:

Copy, reproduce, distribute, republish, download, or display any Company-owned content;
Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works from our content;
Use our trademarks, logos, or brand elements in any manner;
Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble our software, code, or AI systems;
Use our content for commercial purposes or financial gain;
Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright notices, trademarks, or other proprietary rights notices;
Frame, mirror, or incorporate our content into another website or application;
Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to copy or download content in bulk;
Sublicense, sell, rent, lease, or transfer any rights to our content.

2.3 Limited License to Users

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

Access and view content on our website for personal, non-commercial use;
Print individual pages for personal reference (not for distribution);
Share links to our content on social media or via email;
Quote brief excerpts (with proper attribution) in accordance with fair use principles.

This license does NOT transfer any ownership rights to you and may be terminated at any time by us.

3. User-Generated Content

3.1 Ownership of User Content

You retain ownership of original content you submit to our platform, including:

Written Content: Profile information, biographical text, methodology descriptions, and any original text you write;
Images: Photographs, headshots, professional images, and graphics you upload;
Publications: Articles, papers, books, and other publications you reference or upload;
Videos: Video content you create and provide for your profile;
Testimonials: Testimonials, case studies, or client feedback you provide;
Other Materials: Any other original creative works you submit.

Important: You only retain ownership of content you created or for which you hold the necessary rights. You do NOT own third-party content, copyrighted materials, or content provided by others.

3.2 License Grant to Company

By submitting content to our platform, you grant ESG Intelligence Private Limited and Expert Witness Insights a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to:

Use and Display: Use, reproduce, and display your content on our platform and in connection with our services;
Modify and Format: Modify, adapt, edit, and format your content for optimal presentation on the platform (including AI optimization, Schema markup, and structured data generation);
Distribute: Distribute your content through our services, including making it available to search engines and AI systems;
Structured Data: Include your content in structured data formats (Schema.org, JSON-LD, FAQ schema, Article schema) for enhanced discoverability;
Marketing: Use your name, likeness, profile photo, and professional information in connection with marketing and promotion of our platform (with your consent);
Sublicense: Sublicense these rights to third-party service providers who assist in operating our platform (hosting providers, CDNs, analytics providers, etc.);
Archive: Retain copies for archival, backup, legal compliance, or dispute resolution purposes.

3.3 Duration of License

The license granted in Section 3.2 continues for as long as:

Your content remains on our platform; OR
Your account is active; OR
We have a legitimate need to retain the content (legal compliance, dispute resolution, backups).

When you delete content or terminate your account, we will make reasonable efforts to remove your content from public view within a reasonable timeframe (typically 7-30 days). However:

Copies may persist in backups, caches, or archives for up to 90 days;
We may retain content as required by law or for legitimate business purposes;
Third-party systems (search engines, AI systems, web archives) may retain cached or indexed copies that we cannot control.

3.4 User Representations and Warranties

By submitting content, you represent and warrant that:

Ownership or Rights: You own or have all necessary rights, licenses, consents, and permissions to use and authorize us to use the content;
No Infringement: The content does not infringe any third party's intellectual property rights, including copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets, or other proprietary rights;
No Privacy Violations: The content does not violate any third party's privacy rights, publicity rights, or confidentiality obligations;
Permission for People: You have obtained necessary permissions and releases from any individuals depicted in photographs, videos, or other content;
No Unlawful Content: The content does not violate any applicable laws, regulations, court orders, or professional codes of conduct;
Accuracy: Any factual claims in your content (credentials, experience, case results) are true, accurate, and not misleading;
No Confidential Information: The content does not include confidential case information, attorney-client privileged communications, work product, or other protected information;
Original or Licensed: The content is either your original creation or properly licensed from third parties with permission to use on our platform.

3.5 Prohibited Content

You agree NOT to submit content that:

Infringes copyrights, trademarks, patents, or other intellectual property rights;
Violates privacy rights, publicity rights, or confidentiality agreements;
Contains plagiarized or improperly attributed content;
Includes third-party copyrighted materials without proper licensing or fair use justification;
Uses trademarked names, logos, or brands without authorization;
Contains false or misleading copyright notices;
Violates any professional ethical rules or court orders;
Includes malicious code, viruses, or harmful software.

4. AI-Generated Content

4.1 AI Content Created for Users

When we use AI to generate or assist in creating content for you as part of premium services (Insights Package, Case Intelligence Package, Website Package), the following applies:

Ownership and Licensing:

User License: You receive a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use the AI-generated content for your profile, website, and professional purposes;
Company Ownership: We retain ownership of underlying AI systems, algorithms, models, methodologies, and infrastructure;
No Transfer of Ownership: The license does not transfer ownership of the AI-generated content to you;
Modification Rights: You may edit, modify, adapt, and customize AI-generated content as needed;
Approval Required: Publication of AI-generated content requires your explicit review and approval;
No Guaranteed Rights: We do not guarantee that AI-generated content is free from copyright claims or that it does not infringe third-party rights;
User Responsibility: You are responsible for ensuring AI-generated content is appropriate, accurate, and non-infringing before publication.

AI Content Limitations:

AI-generated content may inadvertently include copyrighted elements from training data;
We do not warrant that AI-generated content is original or free from plagiarism;
You should review AI-generated content for potential copyright issues before publication;
We are not liable for copyright claims arising from AI-generated content you approve and publish.

4.2 AI Training and Learning

Our AI systems may learn from and analyze content on our platform to improve services. By using our platform, you consent to:

AI Analysis: AI analysis of your content for optimization, categorization, and quality improvement purposes;
Aggregated Data: Use of anonymized and aggregated data to improve AI systems and platform functionality;
Pattern Recognition: AI identification of patterns, trends, and insights from platform content;
Internal Use Only: We do NOT sell or license your content to third parties for AI training purposes;
Third-Party AI: We do NOT intentionally provide your content to third-party AI systems (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) for training, though these systems may index your public profile independently.

4.3 Third-Party AI Indexing

Your public profile may be indexed by third-party AI systems (search engines, AI assistants, legal research tools). Important considerations:

Public Content: Content in your public profile is accessible to AI crawlers and bots;
No Control: We cannot control how third-party AI systems use, store, train on, or present your content;
Opt-Out Limited: Making your profile private prevents new indexing, but cannot remove content already indexed by third parties;
Copyright Remains: You retain copyright in your content even when indexed by third-party AI systems;
Fair Use Considerations: Third-party AI use of your content may be considered fair use under applicable copyright laws;
No Liability: We are not responsible for third-party AI systems' use of your content.

5. Copyright Infringement Reporting (DMCA/Takedown Procedures)

We take copyright infringement seriously and will respond to valid notices of alleged copyright infringement in accordance with applicable copyright laws, including the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) in the United States and similar laws in other jurisdictions.

5.1 Filing a Copyright Infringement Notice

If you believe that content on our platform infringes your copyright, please submit a written notification to our designated copyright agent containing the following information:

Required Information:

Signature: A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner;
Copyrighted Work: Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, including:
- Title of the work;
- Copyright registration number (if registered);
- Description of the work;
- If multiple works, a representative list.
Infringing Material: Identification of the material claimed to be infringing, including:
- Specific URL(s) where the infringing material is located on our platform;
- Sufficient detail to allow us to locate the material;
- Screenshots or other evidence (optional but helpful).
Contact Information: Your contact information, including:
- Full legal name;
- Mailing address;
- Telephone number;
- Email address.
Good Faith Statement: A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law;
Accuracy Statement: A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that:
- The information in the notification is accurate; AND
- You are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

5.2 Designated Copyright Agent

Please send copyright infringement notices to our designated copyright agent:

Copyright Agent
ESG Intelligence Private Limited
d/b/a Expert Witness Insights

Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: "DMCA Copyright Infringement Notice"

5.3 Our Response to Valid Notices

Upon receipt of a valid copyright infringement notice, we will:

Review: Promptly review the notice for completeness and validity;
Remove or Disable: Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material if the notice is complete and valid;
Notify User: Notify the user who posted the material about the takedown;
Provide Counter-Notice Option: Inform the user of their right to file a counter-notification (see Section 5.4);
Documentation: Maintain records of the notice and our response.

We aim to respond to valid notices within 2-5 business days.

5.4 Counter-Notification

If you believe your content was wrongly removed or disabled due to a mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification containing:

Required Information:

Signature: Your physical or electronic signature;
Identification: Identification of the removed material and its location before removal (URL);
Good Faith Statement: A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification;
Contact Information: Your name, address, telephone number, and email address;
Consent to Jurisdiction: A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the appropriate court in New Delhi, India, or if you are located outside India, to the jurisdiction of the courts where the copyright owner is located;
Service of Process: A statement that you will accept service of process from the person who filed the original DMCA notice or their agent.

Counter-Notification Process:

Send your counter-notification to: [email protected];
We will forward your counter-notification to the original complainant;
If the complainant does not file a court action within 10-14 business days, we may restore the removed content;
We are not obligated to restore content and reserve the right to make a final determination.

5.5 Repeat Infringers

We maintain a policy of terminating accounts of repeat infringers in appropriate circumstances. Specifically:

Three Strikes: Users who receive three (3) valid copyright infringement notices may have their accounts suspended or terminated;
Flagrant Violations: Accounts may be terminated immediately for egregious or intentional copyright infringement;
Review Process: Users may appeal terminations by providing evidence that the notices were invalid or content was non-infringing;
Permanent Ban: Repeat infringers may be permanently banned from creating new accounts.

5.6 False or Fraudulent Notices

Submitting false or fraudulent copyright infringement notices is illegal and may result in civil and criminal penalties.

False notices may subject you to liability for damages, attorneys' fees, and court costs;
Perjury charges may apply for false statements made under penalty of perjury;
We may ban users who submit false or abusive notices;
We may pursue legal action against parties who submit false notices.

Only submit a notice if you genuinely believe your copyright has been infringed. If you are unsure, consult an attorney.

6. Trademark Policy

6.1 Our Trademarks

The following are trademarks owned by ESG Intelligence Private Limited or Expert Witness Insights:

"Expert Witness Insights" (word mark);
"EWI" (abbreviation/logo mark);
The Expert Witness Insights logo and design elements;
Service names and branded features (Insights Package, Case Intelligence Package, Website Package);
Any other marks used in connection with our services.

These trademarks are protected under trademark laws of India and other jurisdictions.

6.2 Trademark Use Restrictions

You may NOT use our trademarks without prior written permission, except for:

Descriptive Fair Use: Accurately referring to our company or services in a descriptive, non-trademark manner (e.g., "I created a profile on Expert Witness Insights");
Nominative Fair Use: Referencing our brand when necessary to describe a relationship or compatibility (e.g., "This tool integrates with Expert Witness Insights");
News and Commentary: Using our trademarks in news reporting, commentary, or criticism in accordance with fair use principles.

6.3 Prohibited Trademark Uses

You may NOT:

Use our trademarks as part of your company name, product name, or domain name;
Create logos or designs that imitate or are confusingly similar to our trademarks;
Use our trademarks in a manner that suggests endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation without authorization;
Use our trademarks in connection with unlawful, harmful, or objectionable content;
Register domain names, social media handles, or business names incorporating our trademarks;
Use our trademarks in meta tags, hidden text, or other SEO tactics;
Alter, modify, or create derivative versions of our trademarks.

6.4 Reporting Trademark Misuse

If you believe your trademark is being misused on our platform, or if you believe we are infringing your trademark, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Subject: "Trademark Concern"

Please include:

Your trademark registration details;
Specific examples of alleged misuse;
Your contact information;
A statement of your good faith belief that the use is unauthorized.

7. Fair Use and Fair Dealing

We recognize that certain uses of copyrighted material may be permitted under fair use (U.S.), fair dealing (other jurisdictions), or similar doctrines. These include:

Criticism, commentary, and news reporting;
Educational and research purposes;
Parody and transformative uses;
Quotations with proper attribution.

However, fair use is a complex legal doctrine that depends on multiple factors:

Purpose and character of the use (commercial vs. non-commercial, transformative vs. derivative);
Nature of the copyrighted work;
Amount and substantiality of the portion used;
Effect on the market value of the original work.

We cannot make definitive fair use determinations. If you believe your use constitutes fair use:

Include this information in any counter-notification;
Provide a detailed explanation of why you believe fair use applies;
Be prepared to defend your position if challenged;
Consider consulting an attorney for complex fair use questions.

8. Third-Party Content

Our website may include or link to third-party content, including:

Expert-provided content (profiles, articles, publications);
Embedded videos from YouTube;
Links to external websites, LinkedIn profiles, and personal websites;
Content indexed or cached by search engines and AI systems;
Third-party advertisements or sponsored content (if applicable).

8.1 Third-Party Responsibility

Third-party content remains the property of its respective owners. We:

Are NOT responsible for the copyright status of third-party content;
Do NOT claim ownership of third-party content;
Will respond to valid copyright notices regarding third-party content;
May remove third-party content that violates our policies or applicable law;
Are NOT liable for copyright infringement by third parties on our platform (subject to DMCA safe harbor provisions).

8.2 DMCA Safe Harbor

We comply with the safe harbor provisions of the DMCA and similar laws. As a service provider hosting user-generated content:

We have no actual knowledge of infringing activity until properly notified;
We expeditiously remove or disable access to infringing material upon receipt of proper notice;
We have a policy of terminating repeat infringers;
We do not actively monitor user content for copyright infringement.

9. Attribution Requirements

If you share, reference, or use content from our website with permission (or under fair use), you must provide proper attribution:

9.1 How to Attribute

Source: Clearly identify "Expert Witness Insights" or "www.expertwitnessinsights.com" as the source;
Link: Include a hyperlink to the original content when possible (especially for online use);
Author: If content has a named author (expert profile, article author), credit the author;
Date: Include the date of publication or last update (if relevant);
Accuracy: Do not modify content in ways that misrepresent its meaning or intent;
No Endorsement: Do not suggest that Expert Witness Insights endorses your use or your product/service.

9.2 Example Attribution

Acceptable attribution format:

"Source: Expert Witness Insights (www.expertwitnessinsights.com), [Title of Content], [Date]. Used with permission." or "Source: [Expert Name], Expert Witness Insights profile (www.expertwitnessinsights.com/profile/[username])."

10. International Copyright

Our copyright protections extend internationally under applicable treaties and conventions, including:

Berne Convention: Protection in 180+ countries;
WIPO Copyright Treaty: International digital copyright protections;
TRIPS Agreement: Trade-related intellectual property standards;
National Laws: Copyright laws of India and other jurisdictions where we operate or have users.

We will respond to valid international copyright complaints in accordance with applicable international law and treaties.

11. Contact Information

For copyright-related questions or concerns (other than DMCA notices), please contact:

ESG Intelligence Private Limited
d/b/a Expert Witness Insights

General Copyright Questions: [email protected]
DMCA Notices: [email protected]

Website: www.expertwitnessinsights.com/contact

11.1 Response Times

DMCA Notices: Reviewed and responded to within 2-5 business days;
Counter-Notifications: Processed within 10-14 business days;
General Copyright Questions: Responded to within 5-7 business days;
Trademark Concerns: Reviewed within 5-7 business days.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Copyright Policy at any time to reflect:

Changes in applicable copyright laws or regulations;
New services, features, or platform functionality;
Feedback from users or copyright holders;
Best practices or industry standards.

Changes will be effective immediately upon posting with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified policy.

For material changes that significantly affect copyright rights or procedures, we will provide notice via email or prominent website notice.