Copyright and Notice-and-Takedown Policy

CarNews KE Copyright and Notice-and-Takedown Policy

Effective Date: February, 2026

1. Introduction

CarNews KE (“CarNews KE”, “CarNews Digital”, “CN”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) respects intellectual property rights and is committed to complying with the Copyright Act, 2001 (Kenya) and other applicable laws.

This Copyright and Notice-and-Takedown Policy explains:

• Ownership of content published on CarNews KE;
• How copyrighted works may be used;
• How rights holders may report alleged infringements;
• How CarNews KE responds to copyright complaints.

CarNews KE expects users, contributors, companies, and community members to respect the rights of authors, photographers, creators, publishers, and copyright owners.

2. Ownership of Content

Unless otherwise stated, original content published by CarNews KE, including:

• Articles;
• Editorial content;
• Vehicle reviews;
• Videos;
• Photographs;
• Graphics;
• Logos;
• Digital magazines;
• Databases;
• Website design elements;
• Social media content;

is the intellectual property of CarNews Digital and is protected by copyright laws.

All rights are reserved.

3. Third-Party Content

CarNews KE may publish:

• Manufacturer-supplied photographs;
• Press releases;
• Contributor submissions;
• User-generated content;
• Licensed images and videos;
• Embedded social media posts;
• Publicly available materials used in accordance with applicable laws.

Copyright ownership remains with the original owners unless rights have been transferred.

4. Permitted Uses

Users may:

Share Links

Link directly to CarNews KE articles and pages.

Quote Limited Excerpts

Use brief excerpts with proper attribution and a link to the original source.

Personal Use

Read, save, or print content for non-commercial personal use.

Social Sharing

Share content through lawful social media features.

5. Prohibited Uses

Without prior written permission, users may not:

• Republish entire articles;
• Copy digital magazines in whole or substantial part;
• Reproduce photographs or videos;
• Remove copyright notices;
• Redistribute content commercially;
• Mirror or archive large portions of the website;
• Systematically scrape or harvest content;
• Use automated tools to reproduce material;
• Modify or create derivative works based on CarNews KE content.

Unauthorised use may constitute copyright infringement.

6. User-Generated Content

Users remain responsible for content they upload or submit, including:

• Forum posts;
• Comments;
• Images;
• Videos;
• Event information;
• Reviews.

By submitting content, users represent that:

• They own the content or have the necessary rights;
• Publication does not infringe third-party rights;
• The material is lawful.

Users grant CarNews KE a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to publish, display, archive, distribute, and promote submitted content in connection with operating the Services.

Ownership remains with the original creator.

7. Press Releases and Company Content

Companies and organisations using:

• Press offices;
• Brand pages;
• Media submission services;

are responsible for ensuring they possess the rights to all submitted materials, including:

• Photographs;
• Logos;
• Videos;
• Documents;
• Graphics.

Publication by CarNews KE does not transfer copyright ownership.

8. Fair Use and Fair Dealing

CarNews KE recognises limited lawful use of copyrighted material for purposes such as:

• Reporting current events;
• Commentary;
• Criticism;
• Review;
• Education;
• Research.

Such use should:

• Be limited in scope;
• Include proper attribution where appropriate;
• Respect the rights of copyright owners.

9. Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe material published on CarNews KE infringes your copyright, please send a written notice containing:

Identification of the Copyrighted Work

Describe the original work or provide links demonstrating ownership.

Identification of the Allegedly Infringing Material

Provide:

• URL(s);
• Screenshots;
• Article titles;
• Description of the material.

Your Contact Information

Include:

• Full name;
• Email address;
• Telephone number;
• Organisation (if applicable).

Good Faith Statement

A statement that you believe, in good faith, that the use complained of is unauthorised.

Accuracy Statement

A statement that the information provided is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorised to act on behalf of the owner.

10. Submission of Notices

Copyright complaints should be sent to:

Editorial Desk

CarNews Digital (CarNews KE)

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Email: news@carnews.co.ke
Website: www.carnews.co.ke

Incomplete notices may delay review.

11. Notice-and-Takedown Procedure

Upon receiving a valid complaint, CarNews KE may:

Review the Complaint

Assess the information provided.

Temporarily Disable Access

Restrict or remove the material while investigating.

Contact the Uploader

Request clarification or evidence of rights.

Permanently Remove Content

Where infringement is established.

Reject Invalid Complaints

Where claims are unsupported or abusive.

CarNews KE reserves the right to act at its discretion.

12. Counter-Notice Procedure

If material has been removed and the affected user believes the removal was mistaken, they may submit a counter-notice containing:

• Identification of the removed content;
• Explanation supporting restoration;
• Contact information;
• Statement made in good faith that the removal resulted from error or misidentification.

CarNews KE may review the counter-notice and, where appropriate, restore the material.

13. Repeat Infringers

CarNews KE reserves the right to:

• Suspend accounts;
• Restrict access;
• Permanently ban users;

who repeatedly infringe intellectual property rights.

14. Images and Photography

CarNews KE uses:

• Original photography;
• Manufacturer-supplied media;
• Licensed content;
• Contributor submissions;
• Publicly available media where legally permissible.

Photographs remain subject to the rights of their respective owners.

Unauthorised reproduction of images is prohibited.

15. Video and Multimedia Content

Videos produced by CarNews KE are protected by copyright.

Users may:

• Share links;
• Embed videos where permitted.

Users may not:

• Re-upload videos without permission;
• Remove watermarks;
• Claim ownership of CarNews KE productions.

16. Trademarks

Names, logos, and brands appearing on CarNews KE belong to their respective owners.

Nothing in this Policy grants users permission to use trademarks without authorisation.

CarNews KE and associated logos are protected intellectual property of CarNews Digital.

17. Search Engines and Indexing

CarNews KE permits ordinary search engine indexing and caching for legitimate search purposes.

Automated scraping, mass reproduction, or unauthorised AI training that copies substantial portions of the website is prohibited without prior written consent.

18. False or Abusive Complaints

Knowingly submitting false, misleading, or malicious copyright complaints may result in:

• Rejection of the complaint;
• Refusal to process future complaints;
• Legal action where appropriate.

CarNews KE reserves the right to protect contributors and users against abusive takedown requests.

19. Limitation of Liability

CarNews KE acts as a publisher and platform for editorial and user-generated content.

While we take copyright concerns seriously, we cannot guarantee that all content submitted by users, contributors, or third parties is free from infringement.

CarNews KE shall not be liable for user conduct or unauthorised submissions but will act promptly upon receiving valid notices.

20. Changes to this Policy

CarNews KE may update this Copyright and Notice-and-Takedown Policy from time to time.

Revised versions become effective upon publication.

Users are encouraged to review this Policy periodically.

21. Contact Information

CarNews Digital (CarNews KE)

Email: support@carnews.co.ke
Website: www.carnews.co.ke
Location: Nairobi, Kenya

For copyright-related enquiries or notices, please contact us using the details above.

Commitment to Intellectual Property

CarNews KE supports creators, journalists, photographers, manufacturers, contributors, and community members by respecting intellectual property rights and promoting lawful sharing of information.

We believe that responsible journalism and innovation thrive when creative work is protected and fairly attributed.