Copyright & Content Usage Policy

Effective Date: May 10, 2026

Overview

Brownstone Worldwide LLC (“Brownstone Worldwide,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is an independent digital news and media organization dedicated to delivering timely, informative, and engaging content covering world news, U.S. news, business, technology, politics, entertainment, lifestyle, health, sports, and community affairs.

Our platform publishes a combination of:

Original journalism
Editorial commentary
Feature stories
Licensed and syndicated content
Curated news summaries
Press releases
Community and partner contributions

Brownstone Worldwide is committed to respecting the intellectual property rights of authors, publishers, photographers, artists, and other creators. This policy explains how we source content, attribute materials, protect copyrighted works, and respond to copyright concerns.

Ownership of Brownstone Content

Unless otherwise indicated, all original articles, editorials, graphics, logos, branding, videos, podcasts, designs, layouts, and other original content created by Brownstone Worldwide are the exclusive property of Brownstone Worldwide LLC and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Except as permitted by applicable law or with prior written permission, Brownstone Worldwide’s original content may not be reproduced, republished, distributed, transmitted, modified, displayed, or commercially exploited.

All rights not expressly granted in this policy are reserved.

Content Sources & Attribution

Brownstone Worldwide publishes content obtained through a variety of legitimate sources, including:

Original reporting by Brownstone Worldwide journalists, writers, editors, and contributors
Licensed news syndication services and authorized content providers
Press releases and publicly available statements
Government publications and public records
Community submissions and partner contributions
Publicly available information from organizations, agencies, and businesses

Where appropriate, Brownstone Worldwide publishes summaries, headlines, quotations, or limited excerpts accompanied by attribution and, when available, a link to the original source.

Full articles are published only when authorized through licensing, permission, syndication agreements, or other applicable legal rights.

If you believe attribution is incomplete or inaccurate, we encourage you to contact us so that we may promptly review and correct the information when appropriate.

Third-Party Content

Brownstone Worldwide may publish or display third-party materials, including but not limited to:

News headlines
Brief excerpts
Embedded videos
Social media posts
Images
Press releases
Licensed syndicated articles

Ownership of third-party materials remains with their respective copyright holders. Brownstone Worldwide does not claim ownership of third-party content unless expressly stated.

Image Use Policy

Images displayed on BrownstoneWorldwide.com may originate from one or more of the following sources:

Licensed stock photography providers
Authorized news services
Public domain collections
Creative Commons licenses where permitted
Direct licenses or permissions from photographers and creators
Images supplied by contributors, organizations, or partners
Original photography and graphics created for Brownstone Worldwide

Brownstone Worldwide strives to ensure that images published on the site are properly licensed, authorized, or otherwise lawfully used. If you believe an image has been used improperly, please contact us so we may promptly investigate and take appropriate action.

Fair Use

Brownstone Worldwide may, where permitted by law, publish limited portions of copyrighted material for purposes including:

News reporting
Commentary
Criticism
Education
Research
Public interest reporting

Such use may be protected under Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. Whether a particular use qualifies as fair use depends upon the specific facts and circumstances of each use. Brownstone Worldwide evaluates content on a case-by-case basis and endeavors to comply with applicable copyright laws.

Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)

Brownstone Worldwide complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”).

If you believe material appearing on BrownstoneWorldwide.com infringes your copyright, please submit a written notice to:

Copyright Agent Brownstone Worldwide LLC Email: contact@brownstoneworldwide.com

Notice of Claimed Infringement

Your notice should include:

A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner, or a person authorized to act on the owner’s behalf
Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
Identification of the allegedly infringing material, including its URL or location on our website, with enough detail to allow us to locate it
Your name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address
A statement that you have a good-faith belief the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf

Please note that under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly makes a material misrepresentation that material or activity is infringing may be liable for damages, including costs and attorneys’ fees.

Our Response

Upon receipt of a notice that substantially complies with the requirements above, Brownstone Worldwide will act expeditiously to remove or disable access to the material identified. Where practicable, we will notify the party who posted or supplied the material that it has been removed or disabled.

Counter-Notification

If you believe material you posted or supplied was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification, you may submit a written counter-notification to our Copyright Agent at the address above, including:

Your physical or electronic signature
Identification of the material that has been removed or disabled and the location at which it appeared before removal
A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you have a good-faith belief the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification
Your name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address
A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal district court for the judicial district in which your address is located (or, if your address is outside the United States, any judicial district in which Brownstone Worldwide may be found), and that you will accept service of process from the person who submitted the original notice or an agent of that person

Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, Brownstone Worldwide may forward it to the original complaining party and, in accordance with the DMCA, may restore the removed material within ten (10) to fourteen (14) business days unless our Copyright Agent first receives notice that the complaining party has filed an action seeking a court order to restrain the allegedly infringing activity.

Repeat Infringer Policy

Brownstone Worldwide maintains a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances and at our sole discretion, the accounts, publishing privileges, or contributor status of persons or entities determined to be repeat infringers of copyright.

Contributor & Community Submissions

By submitting articles, photographs, video, audio, comments, or other materials to Brownstone Worldwide, you represent and warrant that:

You own the material or have obtained all rights and permissions necessary to submit it
The material does not infringe the copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity, or other rights of any third party
Any individuals depicted or quoted have consented to the extent required by law

Unless a separate written agreement provides otherwise, you retain ownership of your submitted material and grant Brownstone Worldwide a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to publish, reproduce, distribute, display, adapt for format, and promote the material across Brownstone Worldwide’s platforms, publications, and channels.

Brownstone Worldwide reserves the right to edit, decline, or remove any submission at its discretion.

Licensing, Reprints & Permission Requests

To license, syndicate, reprint, or otherwise reuse content owned by Brownstone Worldwide, please direct your request to contact@brownstoneworldwide.com with a description of the content, the intended use, the distribution channel, and the duration of use.

Brief quotations from Brownstone Worldwide content are welcome where accompanied by clear attribution to Brownstone Worldwide and, where published online, a link to the original article.

Trademarks

“Brownstone Worldwide,” “Brownstone Living,” “CityScape Radio,” “Brownstone Blends,” and associated names, logos, taglines, and marks are trademarks or service marks of Brownstone Worldwide LLC. They may not be used without prior written permission in any manner likely to cause confusion, or in any manner that disparages or discredits Brownstone Worldwide.

All other trademarks appearing on the site are the property of their respective owners.

Links to Third-Party Websites

BrownstoneWorldwide.com may contain links to third-party websites and resources. These links are provided for convenience and reference. Brownstone Worldwide does not control and is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party sites, and the inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement.

Corrections & Editorial Integrity

Brownstone Worldwide is committed to accuracy. If you identify an error of fact, an incomplete attribution, or a misidentified image, please contact us. Verified errors will be corrected promptly, and material corrections will be noted on the affected content where appropriate.

No Legal Advice

This policy is provided for informational purposes and describes Brownstone Worldwide’s practices. It does not constitute legal advice and does not create any contract, warranty, or obligation beyond what applicable law requires.

Changes to This Policy

Brownstone Worldwide may update this Content & Copyright Policy from time to time. Revisions become effective upon posting to BrownstoneWorldwide.com, and the Effective Date above will be updated accordingly. Continued use of the site following any revision constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.