Blickindex, owned and operated by Rhein Media Ltd. (company number 132410, registered in Gibraltar at Suite 5.03, World Trade Center, 6 Bayside Road, Gibraltar GX11 1AA), respects intellectual property rights. Chefredaktör Thomas Weber holds ultimate responsibility for editorial standards, including copyright compliance. This policy details how we manage image rights and takedown requests.
Who is responsible for copyright compliance at Blickindex?
Chefredaktör Thomas Weber of Blickindex bears ultimate responsibility for all editorial decisions, including the handling of copyright matters. Takedown requests are carefully reviewed by our legal team and the fact-checking department under Laura Hoffmann to ensure consistent and transparent processing. Rhein Media Ltd. as the publisher guarantees full adherence to applicable intellectual property laws.
Our fact-checking team, led by Emma Sandberg (ansvarig för faktagranskning), verifies ownership claims before any action is taken. This ensures that our responses are based on concrete evidence and are fair to all parties. For a detailed explanation of our editorial standards, see our Editorial Policy.
How does Blickindex handle image rights?
Blickindex uses only images that are properly licensed, covered by fair use exceptions, or sourced from trusted providers. We require clear attribution where applicable and thoroughly review all image sources before publication to respect the intellectual property rights of photographers and creators. Editorial team members, including Anna Müller as Redaktionschef, verify that visual content meets legal standards.
If you believe an image infringes your rights, please contact us at copyright@blickindex.de. We also encourage users to refer to our Terms of Use for guidelines on how our content may be reused. Our editorial team remains committed to ethical sourcing and proper licensing of all visual materials.
How can I submit a takedown request?
To request removal of content from Blickindex, please email copyright@blickindex.de with a detailed description of the disputed material and proof of ownership. We require clear identification of the work and your rights as the rights holder. Our editorial team processes requests promptly, typically within five business days, and acknowledges receipt immediately.
Include your full contact details and a statement made under penalty of perjury that you are the rights holder or an authorised representative. We may request additional information to verify the claim. For other ways to contact us, see the Contact Us page. All requests are handled confidentially and with due diligence.
What happens after a takedown request is submitted?
Upon receiving a valid takedown request, Blickindex reviews it within five business days and may remove or disable access to the disputed material. We notify the affected party of our action in writing and may restore content if the claim is resolved or found to be invalid after further review. Our process is designed to be fair and transparent.
Our editorial policy at Editorial Policy governs how we balance rights with editorial interest. If you disagree with a decision, please use our complaints procedure via Contact Us. We provide a clear appeals pathway to ensure that all claims are thoroughly reconsidered if necessary.
How does Blickindex prevent copyright infringement?
Blickindex employs rigorous fact-checking and source verification to avoid infringing copyright. All content is reviewed by a human editor before publication, and AI-assisted tools are used only for research or drafting, never replacing human editorial judgement. Editorial team members verify the provenance of images and text in a multi-step process to ensure compliance.
Our fact-checking policy at Fact-Checking Policy outlines how we verify information. We also provide clear attribution for third-party content. For more details on our use of technology, see the AI & Automation Policy. These measures collectively minimise the risk of copyright violations.
Our commitments
- We respond to all copyright takedown requests within five business days and acknowledge receipt immediately upon submission.
- We clearly attribute image sources and respect licensing terms, ensuring full compliance with intellectual property laws.
- We take down infringing content promptly upon valid notification, with full transparency to all parties involved in the claim.
- We provide a transparent appeals process through our editorial policy, allowing disputed claims to be reviewed by a separate team.
- We train our editorial team on copyright best practices annually under the supervision of Chefredaktör Thomas Weber.