Last Updated: December 21, 2025
At Howtellme.com, we are committed to creating high-quality, trustworthy content about AI and technology. A key part of this commitment is respecting the intellectual property rights of creators, including photographers, graphic artists, and media producers. This policy clearly outlines how we source, use, and manage images and other media on our website to ensure full compliance with copyright laws and platforms like Google AdSense.
1. Sources of Our Images and Media
All visual content on Howtellme.com is obtained through legal and ethical channels. We do not use copyrighted images without proper authorization. Our primary sources are:
- Royalty-Free and Stock Media Platforms: We primarily utilize images, vectors, icons, and videos from reputable stock media providers (e.g., Shutterstock, Adobe Stock, Unsplash, Pexels). We ensure we hold the appropriate licenses for the intended use (editorial, commercial) as defined by the provider’s terms.
- Licensed or Commissioned Content: In some cases, we may directly license a specific image from a creator or commission custom graphics and illustrations. In these instances, we hold a formal agreement outlining the scope of use.
- Original, Self-Created Media: A significant portion of our graphics, including screenshots, diagrams, charts, and custom illustrations, is created by our own team. Howtellme.com owns the copyright to these original creations.
- User-Generated Content (UGC): If we feature content submitted by our users (e.g., in comments or community showcases), we will always seek explicit permission from the creator and provide clear attribution as requested.
2. Our Commitment to Copyright and Fair Use
We strictly adhere to copyright principles:
- Respect for Ownership: We acknowledge that copyright for an image or media file is automatically owned by its creator. Our use never implies we hold the original copyright unless it is our self-created work.
- Fair Use Doctrine: On occasion, we may use copyrighted material under the “Fair Use” doctrine of U.S. copyright law (e.g., for commentary, criticism, or educational purposes in our articles). When we do, we assess it against the four fair use factors (purpose, nature, amount, effect) and provide clear attribution. Such use is limited, transformative, and central to our educational content.
- No Tolerance for Infringement: We have a strict internal policy against willful copyright infringement. Our team is trained to verify the license status of all media before publication.
3. Steps for Image Removal Requests (DMCA)
If you are a copyright owner or an agent and believe in good faith that an image or other media on Howtellme.com infringes your copyright, you may request its removal by submitting a formal DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) takedown notice to our designated agent.
For your request to be valid and acted upon, it must include the following information:
- Your Contact Information: Your full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
- Identification of the Copyrighted Work: A detailed description of the original work you claim has been infringed. If multiple works, a representative list is acceptable.
- Identification of the Infringing Material: The exact URL(s) on Howtellme.com where the allegedly infringing image/media is located.
- Statements of Good Faith:
- A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notification is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner’s behalf.
- Your Signature: A physical or electronic signature of the authorized person.
Submit your complete and valid DMCA notice to our Designated Agent at:
Email: jawadsharif66@gmail.com
Upon receipt of a complete and valid notice, we will act promptly to remove or disable access to the challenged material and follow the DMCA’s prescribed process, which may include notifying the content provider.
4. Google AdSense and User Experience Compliance
Our media practices are designed to comply with Google AdSense policies:
- We do not place ads on pages consisting primarily of non-original or unlicensed media.
- Our images are relevant and add value to our educational content, not used for deceptive practices or to generate low-value clicks.
- We ensure media does not deceive or harm the user experience (e.g., no disguised ads, misleading thumbnails).
5. Contact for General Image Concerns
For any non-legal questions regarding image attribution, source inquiries, or general concerns about our media, please contact us at: jawadsharif66@gmail.com.
By using Howtellme.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Images & Media Usage Policy. We are dedicated to maintaining a respectful, legal, and high-standard online resource for all our users.
