Last Updated: 27 September 2026
Black Star Kennels respects copyright and intellectual-property rights.
We make reasonable efforts to use original, properly licensed, permitted, or appropriately sourced content and images on our website.
This Copyright & DMCA Policy explains how we protect our content and how copyright owners can contact us if they believe their work has been used without permission.
1. Copyright Ownership
Unless otherwise stated, original content created by Black Star Kennels, including written articles, guides, original photographs, graphics, logos, designs, and other original materials, belongs to Black Star Kennels or its respective copyright owner.
Copyright protection may apply to these materials under applicable laws.
You may access and read our content for personal, non-commercial purposes.
2. Using Our Content
You may:
- Read our articles
- Share links to our website
- Quote short portions with appropriate attribution
- Reference our content for personal or educational purposes where permitted by law
You may not:
- Copy complete articles
- Republish our articles on another website
- Scrape large portions of our website
- Sell or redistribute our content
- Copy our website structure or branding
- Present our content as your own
- Remove copyright notices or attribution
- Reproduce substantial portions of our content for commercial purposes without permission
If you want to republish or license our content, contact us for written permission.
3. Images and Photography
Black Star Kennels may use different types of visual material, including:
- Original photographs
- Properly licensed stock photographs
- AI-generated images
- AI-assisted images
- Images used with permission
- Images from third-party sources where legally permitted
We aim to respect the applicable copyright and licensing conditions for each image.
Some images may be used for illustrative purposes and may not represent a specific real dog, person, location, product, or event.
4. AI-Generated Images
We sometimes use AI tools to create illustrative images for our articles, website sections, social media, and other content.
AI-generated visuals may not depict a real animal, person, product, place, or event.
Where appropriate, AI-generated or AI-assisted visuals are reviewed before publication.
We do not knowingly use AI tools to intentionally reproduce copyrighted artwork, photography, logos, or other protected material without appropriate rights or permission.
If you believe an AI-generated visual improperly reproduces or infringes your copyrighted work, please contact us with the relevant details.
5. Third-Party Content
Some materials on Black Star Kennels may belong to third parties.
Third-party trademarks, brand names, logos, product names, photographs, and other copyrighted materials remain the property of their respective owners.
Their appearance on our website does not mean Black Star Kennels owns or claims ownership of those materials.
6. Copyright Infringement Notice
If you are a copyright owner or authorized representative and believe that material on Black Star Kennels infringes your copyright, please send us a written copyright complaint.
Your notice should include enough information for us to identify the copyrighted work and the material you believe infringes it.
Please provide:
- Your full name
- Your contact information
- Identification of the copyrighted work
- The URL or location of the material on our website
- A description explaining why you believe the material infringes your copyright
- A statement confirming that you have a good-faith belief that the use is unauthorized
- A statement confirming that the information in your notice is accurate
- Confirmation that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
- Your electronic or physical signature
Send copyright complaints to:
Email: ashish.insites@gmail.com
Subject: Copyright Infringement Notice
7. DMCA Notices
For users and copyright owners located in the United States or where the DMCA is applicable, we accept properly prepared DMCA notices.
A DMCA notice should include the information required under applicable law.
Submitting an incomplete notice may delay our ability to investigate the complaint.
Please do not submit knowingly false or misleading copyright claims.
8. What Happens After a Complaint
When we receive a valid copyright complaint, we may:
- Review the reported material
- Contact the relevant contributor where appropriate
- Temporarily remove or restrict access to the material
- Replace the material
- Request additional information
- Correct attribution
- Remove the material permanently where appropriate
We will assess each complaint based on the information provided and applicable law.
Submitting a complaint does not automatically guarantee removal.
9. Counter-Notification
If your content has been removed because of a copyright complaint and you believe the removal was incorrect, you may contact us with information explaining your position.
Where applicable, a counter-notification should contain the information required by the relevant copyright law.
We will review the matter and take appropriate action based on applicable law.
10. Repeat Infringement
We respect the rights of copyright owners.
Where appropriate and legally justified, Black Star Kennels may restrict access to users or contributors who repeatedly submit material that infringes third-party copyright.
11. Reporting Images or Content
If you believe an image, article, graphic, video, or other material on our website belongs to you and has been used without permission, please contact us before taking further action where possible.
Send:
- The URL of the page
- A description of the material
- Proof of ownership or authorization
- Your contact details
- The action you are requesting
We will review legitimate concerns as promptly as reasonably possible.
12. Copyright Permission Requests
If you want permission to reproduce Black Star Kennels content, please contact us.
Your request should explain:
- Which content you want to use
- Where you want to publish it
- Whether the use is commercial or non-commercial
- How much content you want to reproduce
- How you intend to provide attribution
Written permission is required before reproducing substantial portions of our content.
13. Trademarks
Black Star Kennels, its name, logo, branding, and other associated marks may be protected by applicable trademark or other intellectual-property laws.
Third-party trademarks mentioned on our website belong to their respective owners.
Nothing on this website grants you permission to use our trademarks or branding without appropriate authorization.
14. User-Submitted Material
If you submit photographs, comments, reviews, stories, or other material to Black Star Kennels, you confirm that you have the necessary rights or permission to submit that material.
Do not upload or submit content belonging to another person unless you have permission to do so.
You remain responsible for the material you submit.
15. Copyright and Fair Use
Certain uses of copyrighted material may be permitted under applicable copyright laws, including exceptions such as fair use or fair dealing where applicable.
Black Star Kennels does not claim ownership of material that belongs to third parties.
Copyright exceptions depend on the circumstances and applicable law.
16. False Copyright Claims
Copyright complaints should only be submitted by the copyright owner or an authorized representative.
Knowingly submitting false or misleading copyright claims may have legal consequences.
We encourage copyright owners to provide accurate and complete information.
17. International Copyright Concerns
Black Star Kennels is based in Chandigarh, India, but our website is accessible internationally.
Copyright laws differ between countries.
We aim to respect applicable intellectual-property rights and will review legitimate complaints according to the circumstances and applicable law.
18. Contact Information
For copyright, DMCA, image, or intellectual-property concerns, contact:
Black Star Kennels, Chandigarh, India
- General Email: ashish.insites@gmail.com
- WhatsApp: 9996775008, 9671239463
- Website: Blackstarkennels.com
Please include “Copyright” or “DMCA” in the subject line of your email so we can identify your request quickly.
19. Policy Updates
We may update this Copyright & DMCA Policy from time to time.
Any updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
We recommend checking this page periodically if you are concerned about copyright or image usage.
20. Our Commitment
Black Star Kennels respects creators, photographers, writers, designers, artists, businesses, and other copyright owners.
We also expect visitors, contributors, and partners to respect intellectual-property rights when interacting with our website and community.
If you believe we have used your copyrighted work incorrectly, please contact us. We will review your concern and take appropriate action where necessary.
Thank you for helping us maintain a responsible and respectful online community.
Best Regards:
Black Star Kennels