DMCA copyright and content removal notice
SportVibe respects copyright, intellectual property rights and the legitimate interests of creators, photographers, journalists, sports organisations and other rights holders. Our publication may feature written reporting, original commentary, competition information and visual material. This policy explains how to submit a copyright complaint concerning content available on our website and outlines the information needed for a meaningful review. We assess notices carefully and aim to handle substantiated claims in a timely and responsible manner.
How to submit a copyright notice
A copyright notice should identify the original work you believe is protected and explain why you consider the material published on SportVibe to be unauthorised. Include the exact website address of each disputed item, such as an article, photograph, illustration, graphic or other identifiable resource. If several items are involved, list each relevant page separately rather than referring to the website as a whole.
Where possible, provide a link to the original work, its publication date, the name of its creator or rights holder and documentation that helps establish ownership or authority to represent the owner. A clear explanation of the alleged infringement allows our editorial team to locate the material and evaluate the request without unnecessary delays.
Information and required statements
A formal notice should include your full name, a reliable contact email and any other details reasonably necessary for correspondence about the claim. It should identify the copyrighted work, specify the allegedly infringing material and provide enough information to locate it. Include a statement that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use has not been authorised by the copyright owner, its representative or applicable law.
The notice should also confirm that the information supplied is accurate and, where applicable, that you are the copyright owner or authorised to act on the owner's behalf. If you are submitting a request for an organisation, identify your relationship to that organisation and the capacity in which you are making the submission. Do not include unrelated personal information or confidential material that is not necessary to assess the claim.
Review, correction and removal procedure
After receiving a notice, SportVibe may review the identified content, check the information supplied and request clarification or additional supporting material where necessary. Depending on the circumstances and the applicable legal requirements, we may remove the material, restrict access while a claim is assessed, correct an attribution or take another appropriate action. A submitted complaint does not automatically establish infringement, and each request is considered on the information available.
Notices that omit the relevant page address, fail to identify the protected work or do not explain the claimant's authority may be considered incomplete. We may contact the sender to request missing details before proceeding. We also reserve the ability to retain relevant records of a complaint and its resolution where necessary for editorial accountability, legal compliance or the handling of a related dispute.
Counter-notices and restoration requests
If you believe material was removed or restricted because of an error, incorrect identification or misunderstanding, you may contact our editorial team with a reasoned restoration request. Identify the affected content, provide its former location if known and explain why you believe the removal was not justified. Supporting evidence may include proof of ownership, a licence, written permission, relevant publication records or an explanation of the legal basis for the use.
SportVibe will consider the information provided and may seek clarification from the parties involved. Restoration is not guaranteed. Where a formal counter-notice procedure applies, the relevant statutory requirements and response periods will take precedence over this general editorial process.
Repeat infringement and responsible submissions
SportVibe may take appropriate measures when credible information indicates repeated unauthorised use of protected material. Such measures may include removing disputed content, restricting access to submissions or reviewing the circumstances surrounding repeated complaints. We also expect notices to be accurate, made in good faith and limited to material for which the sender has a legitimate basis to request action.
Submitting knowingly inaccurate or misleading information can affect the rights of other parties and complicate the review process. Before making a complaint, please check that you have identified the correct work, the relevant page and the person or organisation entitled to raise the issue.
Copyright contact and further enquiries
Copyright notices, counter-notices and questions about material published by SportVibe can be submitted to our editorial team at [email protected]. Use a clear subject line identifying the request as a copyright notice, restoration request or rights enquiry. Include the relevant URLs and supporting information in your message so that the matter can be directed for review.
For general editorial questions, factual corrections or requests concerning published sports coverage, visit our contact and corrections page. This policy provides general information about our submission process and does not replace legal advice or establish that every complaint will qualify for statutory protection or a particular remedy.