Hauptreport Media Ltd., publisher of Hauptreport (hauptreport.de), respects intellectual property rights and takes claims of copyright infringement seriously. This policy explains how we handle image rights, copyrighted content, and takedown requests for material published on our site. We are committed to resolving disputes fairly and promptly in accordance with applicable law.
Who owns the copyright on Hauptreport’s content?
All editorial content published by Hauptreport is owned by Hauptreport Media Ltd., registered in Gibraltar, or our licensors, and is protected by copyright and related rights. Each article is written by a named journalist, reviewed by an editor, and fact-checked before publication. Original reporting, analysis, and photography are produced by our editorial team.
Readers may not reproduce, distribute, or republish our content without prior written permission. Exceptions exist for fair dealing purposes such as criticism, review, or news reporting, provided proper attribution is given to Hauptreport and the original author. For licensing enquiries, contact partnerships@hauptreport.de.
What rights do we respect from others?
We respect the copyright and image rights of third parties in all content published on Hauptreport. Our editorial team sources images under licence, fair use, or from rights-cleared databases, and every image is reviewed before publication. We do not knowingly publish material that infringes another party’s intellectual property.
If you believe your copyrighted work or image has been used on Hauptreport without proper authorisation, please contact our copyright team immediately. We take such claims seriously and will investigate promptly. Melanie Winter, our fact-checking and compliance lead, oversees the takedown process and can be reached at copyright@hauptreport.de.
How do I submit a takedown request?
To submit a takedown request, email copyright@hauptreport.de with your full name, contact details, a description of the allegedly infringed work, the exact URL on hauptreport.de where it appears, and a statement that you believe the use is not authorised by the copyright owner or the law.
Please include your physical or electronic signature and a declaration that the information in your notice is accurate. Incomplete requests may delay our response. We handle all submissions confidentially and will not share your personal data outside the review process. Our full terms of use are available at /terms-of-use/ and our editorial policy at /editorial-policy/.
What you can expect from us
We acknowledge receipt of every valid takedown request within three business days and investigate each claim thoroughly. If infringement is confirmed, we remove or disable access to the material promptly and notify the complainant. We act in good faith and in accordance with applicable copyright law.
If we determine that the material does not infringe copyright, we will explain our reasoning and provide options for further recourse. Our contact page at /about-us/contact/ provides additional ways to reach us, and our privacy policy at /about-us/privacy-policy/ explains how we handle your data.
Questions or concerns?
For questions about this policy or to report a copyright concern, email copyright@hauptreport.de or write to our registered office at Office 9, Business Centre, Valletta, Malta. Chefredaktör Michael Schulte oversees editorial standards and publication decisions. You can also review our terms of use and editorial policy for further information on how we operate.