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Networkwide republishing terms and binding policies

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We publish investigative journalism primarily in the form of long-form dossiers (often 15,000–40,000+ words) that may include documentation, evidentiary materials, timelines, and updates. Republishing must preserve integrity, safety, context, and provenance.

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Key rules

Rule 01

Full copy is not open

Posting an entire dossier anywhere else is not allowed unless you are an Approved Partner under a paid syndication and licensing contract.

Rule 02

Over 50 words needs a license

If you want to reuse more than 50 words from one dossier, you must get written approval and a paid agreement first, even if your use is not commercial.

Rule 03

Small quotes are limited

You may quote up to 50 words from a single dossier only when you add clear credit and a direct link to the original page.

Rule 04

No paywalls on reused text

Any allowed reuse must stay free for the public to read, with no paid gate and no subscriber-only access.

Rule 05

Updates must be copied fast

Licensed partners who republish must apply our corrections and updates within 72 hours so readers see the latest verified version.

Quick note

Linking is always fine

Sharing a link to our work is allowed everywhere. You can also describe it in your own words as long as you do not twist what we reported.

Terms (Sections 1–16)

Scope and acceptance

These terms cover every kind of reuse of our reporting from any network site: copying, reposting, rehosting, printing, reading on-air, turning into video, posting inside apps, newsletters, social posts, messaging channels, or third‑party publishing tools.

If you reuse any part of our work, even a short quote, you are agreeing to these terms. If you do not agree, do not reuse the text.

Definitions

Content: any writing, dossiers, images, charts, photos, illustrations, audio, video, PDFs, embeds, tables, maps, and documents published on network sites.
Dossier: a long investigation, usually 15,000–40,000+ words, sometimes with exhibits, appendices, methods, and updates.
Republish: putting our content anywhere beyond a simple link, including copy‑paste and rehosting.
Short Quote: up to 50 words taken from one dossier, with the limits in Section 6.
Approved Partner: an organization with a paid syndication and licensing contract and written approval for the exact reuse scope.
Third‑Party Materials: items we do not own that may require separate permission.
Sensitive Content: material involving source safety, minors, survivors, whistleblowers, ongoing investigations, legal limits, or any content we label as restricted.

Linking is open; copying is controlled

3.1

You may always link

You can share our URLs anywhere and talk about our reporting using your own writing, as long as you do not claim we said something we did not say.

3.2

Copying has limits

0–50 words from one dossier: allowed only as a Short Quote with the rules in Section 6.
More than 50 words from one dossier: not allowed unless you have a paid license and written approval (Section 7).
Full dossier copy: partner‑only, and only when the contract and the dossier allow it (Section 8).

Ownership and reserved rights

Our reporting and media are protected by copyright and other laws. Anything not clearly granted here stays with us.

Using a Short Quote does not give you ownership of our work, our structure, or our research path.

Limited permission for Short Quotes only

If you follow these terms, you have a small, cancelable permission to republish up to 50 words from one dossier for commentary, reporting, criticism, or reference, and only with credit and a direct link.

This permission does not include

breaking our dossier into many small quotes to rebuild the whole story;
copying our special ordering, evidence chain, or framing so readers do not need to visit the original;
reusing photos, charts, tables, exhibits, primary documents, datasets, or any document vault material.

Short Quote rules (50 words max) — required

Short Quotes are allowed only when every requirement below is met.

6.1

Attribution that sits next to the quote

Source: “Ekalavya Hansaj” or the specific network site name.
Author: if the original shows an author, include “By [Author Name]”.
Direct link: a working URL to the original dossier page.
Visibility: do not hide credit in a footer or a separate credits page.

Suggested line: “Quote from [Dossier Title] by Ekalavya Hansaj (By [Author]). Original: https://app23513.cloudwayssites.com/[slug]”

6.2

No meaning tricks

You cannot cut words in a way that changes what we meant. Do not remove careful words like “alleged” or “according to”. Do not act like we proved something if we did not.

If the dossier includes responses, denials, or a right‑to‑reply section, do not create a quote that hides that context in a way that misleads readers.

6.3

No rebuilding the dossier with many snippets

Even when each quote is under 50 words, you may not publish multiple Short Quotes that add up to more than 50 words from the same dossier within the same article, thread, newsletter issue, episode notes, or printed piece.

If you need more than 50 words from one dossier, you must get a paid syndication and licensing agreement first.

6.4

Screenshots and image‑quotes count as copying

A screenshot of our paragraphs is treated like republication and often breaks the word limit. Do not use screenshots to dodge licensing. Link instead.

Over 50 words: paid syndication and licensing required

If you want more than 50 words from a dossier, whether as an excerpt, a newsletter block, a translation, a script, or any other reuse, you must have a paid agreement and written approval before publishing.

Request licensing

Syndication & Licensing: syndication@hansajekalavya.com
Permissions (general): permissions@hansajekalavya.com

Include this in your email

the URL(s) you want to reuse;
how many words you plan to use and the format (web, print, newsletter, broadcast, podcast, video);
countries and languages where it will run;
whether translation is involved;
your planned publish date and expected reach;
whether you want excerpt rights, serialization rights, or full copy rights (partners only).

Full republication (Approved Partners only)

8.1

Default position

Full republication is not allowed unless your paid agreement clearly grants that right for the exact content you want to publish.

8.2

Integrity rules for partners

keep the meaning and the careful wording that controls risk;
keep fairness parts like responses, denials, and right‑to‑reply where included;
keep methods and notes when they matter for accuracy;
do not remove parts in a way that changes the conclusion.

8.3

Headline and framing limits

Partners must not write headlines or decks that make our reporting sound stronger than it is, or claim certainty we did not publish. We may require changes to keep permission active.

8.4

Serialization (multi‑part publishing)

Splitting a dossier into parts is allowed only when we approve it in writing. When allowed, label it as a serialization, link to the original, link to every part, and publish the full set on the agreed schedule.

Republished content must stay free

To keep public‑interest reporting open, any allowed reuse must be free for everyone to access.

Do not put reused content behind a hard paywall.
Do not require membership payment to read the reused part.
Do not place it in paid‑only newsletters or premium feeds.
Do not sell access to reused excerpts as a standalone paid product.

Ads around allowed reuse are usually fine, but do not present our investigations as sponsored by you or blur the line between ad and reporting.

Images, audio, video, documents, datasets, exhibits

10.1

Third‑party items are not auto‑cleared

Some photos, embeds, wire content, datasets, or documents may not be ours to license. Unless we give you written clearance, you must get permission from the owner.

10.2

Do not rehost vault material without a contract

Unless your paid contract says otherwise, do not rehost primary documents, exhibits, court filings, PDFs, appendices, datasets, or evidence vault items.

Best option: link to our hosted documents so redactions, updates, and safety controls stay intact.

10.3

No redaction bypass

Never try to undo or guess redactions. Do not rebuild hidden names or hidden lines by any method.

Translations, adaptations, audio readings, broadcast

11.1

Translations

A translation almost always uses more than 50 words, so it needs paid licensing and approval. When approved, keep the meaning and the legal qualifiers, label it as a translation, name the translator, and fix mistakes quickly.

11.2

Audio and video readouts

Reading our reporting on a show, podcast, or video usually goes past 50 words and needs licensing. Add a direct link to the original in show notes or the description.

Social media rules (high‑integrity standard)

You may

share links;
summarize in your own words without twisting the findings;
use one Short Quote (50 words max) with credit and a direct link.

You may not

post screenshot threads or carousels that reproduce dossier sections;
publish quote threads that rebuild more than 50 words from one dossier;
attach our name to claims or certainty we did not publish.

Embargoes and restricted labels

We may label a dossier as Embargoed, Restricted, Partner Only, or Do Not Republish. Those labels are not suggestions; they must be followed.

Breaking a label can lead to instant permission loss, takedown demands, and refusal of future access.

Corrections, updates, and version control (72 hours)

Investigations can change when new evidence appears. If you are licensed and republishing beyond Short Quotes, you must watch the original page and copy any important update within 72 hours.

Make corrections clearly and with timestamps. Do not quietly change wording in a way that hides what happened.

Safety and sensitive-content duties

Do not reuse our work in a way that could put people at risk. This includes confidential sources, whistleblowers, survivors, minors, and active investigations.

If we tell you your reuse creates a real safety or legal risk, you must follow the urgent steps in Section 16.

Revocation, takedown, urgent compliance

We can withdraw permission at any time if you break these terms, exceed the quote limit, change meaning, ignore embargo labels, fail to apply corrections on time, or create safety or legal risk.

16.1

Takedown timelines

Urgent safety or legal risk: remove access within 24 hours (or sooner if we specify).
Other breaches: fix within 3 business days or remove.

16.2

Scope of a takedown request

remove the reused content;
stop distribution through feeds and newsletters where you control them;
make reasonable efforts to clear caches under your control.

Terms (Sections 17–31)

Prohibited uses

Do not reuse our work for harassment, defamation, or knowingly false claims.
Do not use it to help doxxing, intimidation, targeted harassment, or vigilantism.
Do not violate court orders, reporting restrictions, privacy laws, or protected identities.
Do not undermine redactions or try to expose hidden identities.
Do not disguise it as sponsored content or an advertorial.
Do not attach malware, deceptive user tricks, or traffic fraud.
Do not imply we endorse your organization, product, or campaign.

Automated training and rewriting limits

Without written permission, you may not use our reporting to train or build commercial text systems, nor rewrite our dossiers and publish them as new derivative articles.

Normal search indexing and ordinary caching may happen under applicable law and our technical controls.

Licensing inquiries: ai-licensing@hansajekalavya.com

Trademarks, logos, and branding

You may use our name only to give credit. Using our logos or brand marks needs separate written permission.

Disclaimers

Our reporting is provided “as is” for information. A dossier can be updated when new facts arrive. To the maximum extent allowed by law, we disclaim warranties, including fitness for a specific purpose and non‑infringement.

Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent allowed by law, Ekalavya Hansaj and the network sites are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages related to your use or reuse of our content.

Indemnification

If you reuse our work, including Short Quotes, you agree to protect and hold harmless Ekalavya Hansaj and associated staff from claims caused by your reuse, your edits, your framing, your legal noncompliance, or your breach of these terms.

A partner contract can change this only in writing.

If you believe something on a network site infringes your copyright, send a notice with the work, the URL, your contact details, and a sworn accuracy statement.

DMCA Agent Email: dmca@hansajekalavya.com
Mailing address: 180 Sansome ST STE 200 San Francisco CA 94104

Governing law and jurisdiction

We publish globally, so where a dispute belongs can depend on where it arises. Subject to applicable law:

India: governed by the laws of India, with courts at Nagpur, Maharashtra for disputes mainly arising in or filed from India.
United States (California): governed by California law, with state and federal courts in California for disputes mainly arising in or filed from the United States.
Global enforcement: we may pursue appropriate remedies to protect rights, sources, and safety duties where allowed.

Contact (permissions, syndication, corrections)

Syndication & Licensing: syndication@hansajekalavya.com
Permissions (general): permissions@hansajekalavya.com
Corrections coordination: corrections@hansajekalavya.com
Licensing inquiries: ai-licensing@hansajekalavya.com

Republishing checklist

Word count: are you at 50 words or less from this dossier inside your piece, post, thread, issue, or episode notes?
If not: stop and request paid licensing.
Attribution: source name, author (when shown), and a direct link placed next to the quote.
Integrity: do not remove qualifiers and do not strengthen allegations.
No screenshots: avoid paragraph images that act like a repost.
Free access: keep allowed reuse open to the public.
Assets: do not reuse photos or documents unless cleared.
Safety: never expose protected identities or try to bypass redactions.
Partner updates: if licensed, apply corrections within 72 hours.

Partner vs Non‑Partner matrix

Use case

Non‑Partner

Approved Partner (paid)

Link to a dossier

Quote up to 50 words with credit + link

Multiple quotes totaling over 50 words in one item

ONLY IF LICENSED

Reuse over 50 words (excerpt/segment)

ONLY IF LICENSED

Full republication

ONLY IF WRITTEN

Translation beyond 50 words

ONLY IF LICENSED

Audio/video readout beyond 50 words

ONLY IF LICENSED

Rehost documents/datasets/exhibits

ONLY IF WRITTEN

Put reused content behind a paywall

Change headline/deck to sound harsher

RESTRICTED

Embargo policy

If a dossier is marked Embargoed, do not publish any part of it before the embargo lifts. That includes screenshots, translations, long excerpts, and summaries that reveal what the embargo is trying to protect.

Embargo timing is set by our label or direct partner communication. Breaking an embargo can end permission immediately.

Standard attribution snippet (HTML)

Use this snippet for any allowed Short Quote and for partner republication where required:

<p><strong>Source:</strong> Originally published by <a href="https://app23513.cloudwayssites.com">Ekalavya Hansaj</a>. By [Author Name]. Read the original here: <a href="[ORIGINAL_URL]" rel="noopener">[ORIGINAL_URL]</a>.</p>

Corrections feed

Approved Partners should subscribe to partner update channels when offered. If you do not have an automated way to monitor updates, assign an editor to check the original URL and apply important changes within 72 hours.

Restricted elements legend

Partner Only: republishing allowed only for paid Approved Partners.
Restricted: link‑only or tightly controlled excerpts; extra safety or legal controls apply.
Embargoed: do not publish until the embargo time.
Do Not Republish: link‑only; no reuse beyond what we explicitly allow.
Redacted: do not try to reverse or guess what was hidden.
Under Legal Review / Under Safety Review: distribution terms may change; follow update and takedown requests.

Version and last updated

Effective date

2026-06-22

This date is when the current version applies across the network.

Version

v29.0

This version number is used for reference in licensing emails and compliance checks.

Authority

Final editorial authority

Ekalavya Hansaj

Owner

Canonical owner

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Standards

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standards@hansajekalavya.com

Corrections

Contact

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Legal escalation

Contact

legal@hansajekalavya.com

Security escalation

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security@hansajekalavya.com

Reminder

If you are unsure, ask

A quick email before you publish can prevent takedowns, confusion, and legal trouble for everyone involved.

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Ask before you post

If you want to quote, translate, read on-air, or reuse any part of a dossier and you are not fully sure what is allowed, email the editors with the link and your plan. You will get a clear answer you can follow.

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