This Copyright and Takedown Policy explains how Sachspur, operated by Sachspur Media Ltd. (company number C 92009, Malta Business Registry, registered office: Office 9, Business Centre, Valletta, 0000), handles intellectual property claims, image rights, and removal requests. All takedown notices must be sent to copyright@sachspur.de. For general terms governing your use of the site, see our Terms of Use and Editorial Policy.
Who is responsible for copyright matters at Sachspur?
Sachspur Media Ltd., as the owner and publisher of Sachspur.de, is ultimately responsible for copyright compliance and takedown decisions. The company’s editorial leadership, under Chefredaktör Benjamin Krämer, oversees all published content. Day‑to‑day handling of takedown requests is managed by the fact‑checking team led by Vanessa Frank (emma.sandberg@sachspur.de) and the legal department. All correspondence concerning copyright infringement should be directed to copyright@sachspur.de.
We take intellectual property rights seriously. Our editorial team reviews image sources, licences, and attributions before publication. If you believe your work has been used without proper authorisation, please contact us immediately using the contact details above. We also provide a full list of ownership and funding transparency on our Ownership & Funding page.
What is our approach to image rights and third‑party content?
We only use images, videos, and other media for which we hold a valid licence, that are clearly in the public domain, or that qualify as fair use under applicable copyright law. Every third‑party contribution is credited with the source and, where necessary, a direct link to the original licence. Our reporters and editors are trained to verify rights before publishing.
If you find material on Sachspur.de that you believe infringes your copyright or moral rights, please send a detailed notice to copyright@sachspur.de. We will investigate and, if the claim is valid, remove the content promptly. Note that sponsored or affiliate content is clearly labelled; such material is still subject to the same copyright standards. See our Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure for more on commercial relationships.
How can you submit a takedown request?
Send a written notice to copyright@sachspur.de containing your full name, physical or electronic address, a precise description of the copyrighted work, the exact URL where it appears on our site, a statement that you have a good‑faith belief the use is not authorised, and a declaration under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate and you are the rights holder or authorised to act on their behalf. An electronic signature is acceptable.
We also accept counter‑notifications from users who believe a takedown was issued in error. Counter‑notices must include similar details and a consent to jurisdiction. We will forward the counter‑notice to the original claimant and, if no legal action is filed within 14 business days, restore the content. All requests are processed in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and applicable EU copyright directives.
What happens after a takedown request is submitted?
We acknowledge receipt within two business days and begin an investigation. If the claim is valid, we remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material and notify the original contributor or poster. We may also forward the request to the contributor to allow them to respond. Our goal is to resolve disputes quickly and fairly, while preserving journalistic integrity.
We keep a record of all takedown requests and actions taken, including the date, the nature of the claim, and the resolution. This record is not publicly accessible but can be shared with regulators upon request. For any follow‑up questions about a specific request, please contact our complaints team at complaints@sachspur.de or visit our Complaints Procedure page.
Our commitments
- We respond to all copyright takedown requests within two business days and take appropriate action.
- We never use images, videos, or other media without a valid licence, public‑domain status, or fair‑use justification.
- We credit all third‑party content and provide source links wherever possible.
- We maintain transparent records of takedown requests and resolutions, subject to data‑protection law.
- We review and update this policy regularly to comply with changes in copyright law and best practices.
For any questions about this policy, please write to copyright@sachspur.de or use our general contact form at Contact.