This Copyright & Takedown Policy explains how Wochenbriefing (wochenbriefing.de) manages intellectual property rights and handles takedown requests. The publication is owned and operated by Wochenbriefi Media Ltd., a private company registered in Gibraltar (company number C 92009, Malta Business Registry) with registered office at Office 9, Business Centre, Valletta, 0000. All editorial content is produced under the authority of Chefredaktör Benjamin Richter.
Who owns the copyright to content on Wochenbriefing?
All original articles, analyses, photographs, graphics, and multimedia published on wochenbriefing.de are owned by Wochenbriefi Media Ltd. or are used under licence from rights holders. Named writers and contributors retain moral rights, but the publication holds the economic rights unless otherwise stated.
The site’s tagline – “Nachrichten, Analysen und Hintergründe für Deutschland” – reflects its commitment to original journalism. Readers and third parties may not reproduce, distribute, or adapt content without prior written permission from the publisher. Exceptions are made for brief quotations in accordance with fair dealing provisions, provided the source is credited with a link to wochenbriefing.de.
What about image rights and third-party materials?
Wochenbriefing sources images exclusively from licensed photographers, stock agencies, or public domain archives, or produces them in-house. Every image is credited and, where required, linked to the original source or licence.
Readers who believe that an image on our site infringes their copyright should contact us immediately. We will investigate and, if a valid claim is established, remove the image or negotiate a proper licence. Our fact-checking team under Vanessa Engels (ansvarig för faktagranskning) verifies image provenance before publication.
How do I submit a takedown request?
If you believe that content on wochenbriefing.de infringes your copyright or other intellectual property rights, please send a written notice to copyright@wochenbriefing.de. We will respond within five business days.
Your notice must include: your full name and contact information, a description of the copyrighted work, the exact URL(s) where the allegedly infringing material appears, a statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is not authorised, and a declaration of accuracy under penalty of perjury. We may forward your notice to the author or editor responsible for the content. Upon receipt of a valid takedown notice, we will remove or disable access to the material pending review. If we determine the claim is valid, we will keep the content removed and notify the affected parties.
What happens after a takedown notice?
Upon receiving a compliant takedown notice, Wochenbriefing will promptly remove the identified content and notify the relevant editor – typically Chefredaktör Benjamin Richter or Redaktionschef Stefanie Schmid. The affected party is given an opportunity to respond.
If the content was published in error or without proper attribution, we will issue a correction and ensure the matter is resolved. In cases where a counter-notice is submitted (for example, the user claims fair use or holds a licence), we will follow a standard counter-notification procedure. The matter may be referred to the complaints procedure outlined in our /complaints-procedure/ page.
How does Wochenbriefing label sponsored or licensed content?
All sponsored or commercial content on wochenbriefing.de is clearly labelled as such, and affiliate links are disclosed. Copyright ownership of sponsored material remains with the sponsoring party unless otherwise agreed.
Our /advertising-affiliate-disclosure/ and /sponsored-content-policy/ pages provide full details. These policies ensure that commercial relationships never influence editorial decisions. The same standards apply to image rights in sponsored sections; any infringing material will be handled via the same takedown process.
What are the terms of use for content on the site?
Accessing and using wochenbriefing.de is subject to our /terms-of-use/, which govern copyright, reproduction, and linking. Users must comply with all applicable laws and respect the intellectual property rights of the publication and third parties.
The /terms-of-use/ include provisions on user-generated content, prohibited uses, and limitation of liability. We encourage all readers to review them alongside this Copyright & Takedown Policy.
Where can I find more information about editorial standards?
Our /editorial-policy/ page outlines the journalistic principles, fact-checking processes, and correction procedures that ensure the reliability of our content. Any copyright-related issues are also addressed there.
For contact details, visit /about-us/contact/. For inquiries about licensing or syndication, email partnerships@wochenbriefing.de. Our full list of policies is available under the ‘Policies’ section of the site.
Our commitments
- We respect copyright and only publish content we have a right to use, whether through original creation, licence, or statutory exception.
- We respond to all takedown requests within five business days and follow a transparent counter-notification process.
- We clearly label all sponsored and affiliate content and ensure that commercial relationships never dictate editorial conclusions.
- We maintain a public record of our editorial policies and update them as law and best practice evolve.
- We provide accessible contact points – copyright@wochenbriefing.de and our /about-us/contact/ page – for any copyright or takedown concerns.