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Copyright Notice

Effective date: March 15, 2026 | Last updated: March 15, 2026

CaToday.news ("we", "us", "our") respects intellectual property rights and expects its users to do the same. This Copyright Notice outlines our policies regarding copyrighted material on our free California news aggregation service.

1. Our Original Content (AI‑Generated)

All content created by our AI systems – including but not limited to news summaries, digests of major stories, multi‑source analytical articles, headlines rewritten by AI, compilations, and the selection/arrangement of information – is owned by CaToday.news. This content is protected by copyright law as original works of authorship (compilation and derivative works).

However, we actively encourage sharing and redistribution of our original content. You may republish, quote, or redistribute any AI‑generated text from CaToday.news without prior permission, provided that you include an active, clickable hyperlink back to the specific page on catoday.news where the content originated. This credit requirement applies to all formats (web, social media, print, video, etc.).

2. Third‑Party News Sources (Fair Use)

CaToday.news aggregates news headlines, short excerpts, and summaries from dozens of external sources (California newspapers, local TV stations, press releases, government websites, etc.). Our use of such material constitutes fair use under Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act because:

  • It is transformative – AI rewrites and summarizes the original reporting;
  • It is for non‑commercial public information (free service with ads);
  • Only limited portions (headlines, a few sentences) are used;
  • We do not harm the market value of the original works – instead, we drive traffic to original sources via direct links.

All external sources are credited with a visible source name and a direct hyperlink using the rel="nofollow" attribute. We never reproduce full articles or original photographs.

3. No Images – Only Freely Licensed Media

We do not copy or store any images from original news sources. All visual elements on CaToday.news are either:

  • Freely licensed images (Creative Commons Zero / Public Domain),
  • Generic thematic illustrations (California flag, state map, capitol building icons) created by us,
  • Placeholder graphics with no copyright restrictions.

If you believe any image on our site infringes your copyright, please contact us using the DMCA information below.

4. DMCA Compliance (Digital Millennium Copyright Act)

CaToday.news complies with the DMCA. We respond to valid takedown notices promptly. If you are a copyright owner or an authorized agent and believe that material on our site infringes your copyright, please submit a DMCA notice to our designated agent.

To file a DMCA takedown notice, include:

  • Your physical or electronic signature;
  • Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed;
  • Identification of the material on CaToday.news that you request to be removed (URLs preferred);
  • Your contact information (name, address, email, phone);
  • A statement that you have a good faith belief that use is not authorized by the copyright owner;
  • A statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act.

Send DMCA notices to:
DMCA Agent: Copyright Compliance
📧 [email protected]
📬 Postal: CaToday.news DMCA, PO Box 160131, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA

We will remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material within 2‑5 business days. Repeat infringers will have their domains permanently blocked from our aggregator.

5. Counter‑Notification

If you believe your material was removed by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter‑notification. Your counter‑notice must include:

  • Your signature, name, address, and phone number;
  • Identification of the removed material and its previous location;
  • A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed in error;
  • A consent to jurisdiction in the federal court of your address (or California).

Send counter‑notices to [email protected]. Upon receipt, we will forward a copy to the original complainant. If we receive no lawsuit notice within 10‑14 business days, we may restore the material.

6. Source Removal (No Copyright Dispute Required)

Even if no copyright infringement exists, any news source may request complete and permanent removal of their domain from CaToday.news. This is not a DMCA claim – it is a courtesy removal. To opt out, email [email protected] from an official publication email address. We will blacklist your domain forever. See our Terms of Service for details.

7. Reporting Copyright Infringement (Non‑DMCA)

For copyright issues that do not require a formal DMCA notice (e.g., if you simply want a specific excerpt removed without legal formalities), email [email protected]. We aim to resolve all good‑faith concerns within 5 business days.

8. Our Trademarks

"CaToday.news", the CaTodaylogo, and the site design are trademarks of CaToday.news. You may not use these trademarks without written permission, except to accurately refer to our service with a proper link.

9. International Copyright

While our service is focused on California (USA), we respect international copyright laws under the Berne Convention. If you are a copyright holder outside the United States and believe your work is used without authorization, please contact us. We will evaluate and take appropriate action under applicable laws.

10. Limitation of Liability for Third‑Party Content

CaToday.news is a news aggregator and does not host or store full articles. We provide only links and AI‑generated summaries. We are not liable for the accuracy, legality, or copyright status of third‑party content accessed via external links. Responsibility lies solely with the original publishers.

11. Repeat Infringer Policy

We maintain a list of sources that have been subject to verified DMCA takedown notices. Any source with three (3) or more valid DMCA notices will be permanently removed from our aggregation system. Users who repeatedly submit false DMCA notices may be reported to the courts.

12. Good Faith & Contact

We believe in collaboration, not litigation. Before filing legal action, please contact us to resolve any dispute amicably.

📧 General copyright inquiries: [email protected]
📧 Source removal (opt‑out): [email protected]
📧 Legal / DMCA agent: [email protected]

By using CaToday.news, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Copyright Notice. We respect creators – and we ask the same respect for our AI‑generated summaries under the reuse terms above.