Copyright & DMCA Policy
Last Updated: [27/09/2026]
Explore by MarsySpace (“Explore,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), available at explore.marsyspace.com, respects intellectual property rights and expects users and contributors to do the same.
This Copyright & DMCA Policy explains how we handle copyright concerns, infringement notices, and copyright-related requests concerning content available on our website.
1. Our Content
Unless otherwise stated, original content created specifically for Explore by MarsySpace may be protected by applicable copyright and other intellectual property laws.
This may include:
- Website design
- Explore by MarsySpace branding
- Logos and original graphics
- Original articles and written content
- Original illustrations
- Original database structures
- Original datasets or compilations
- Software and code
- User-interface elements
- Original charts and visualizations
- Other original materials created by or for Explore
You may not reproduce, republish, sell, distribute, modify, or commercially exploit protected original materials without appropriate permission, except where permitted by applicable law.
2. Third-Party Content
Explore by MarsySpace may reference, display, embed, or link to material belonging to third parties.
Third-party material may include:
- Photographs
- Rocket images
- Launch images
- Mission patches
- Company logos
- Agency logos
- Videos
- Articles
- Trademarks
- Names
- Technical documents
- Other copyrighted materials
Ownership of third-party material remains with the respective copyright or intellectual property owner.
The presence of third-party material on Explore does not necessarily mean that Explore by MarsySpace owns or claims ownership of that material.
3. Sources and Attribution
Where appropriate, we may provide attribution or source information for third-party materials.
A source may be identified through:
- Source name
- Source URL
- Photographer or creator name
- Organization name
- Official publication
- Data provider
- Other available attribution information
We make reasonable efforts to respect applicable copyright and attribution requirements.
If you believe a particular attribution is incorrect or incomplete, please contact us.
4. Copyright Complaints
If you believe that material available on Explore by MarsySpace infringes your copyright, you may submit a copyright complaint.
To help us review your complaint efficiently, please provide sufficient information to identify the allegedly infringing material.
Your notice should include, where applicable:
- Your full name or the name of the copyright owner you represent.
- Your contact information, including an email address.
- A description of the copyrighted work that you believe has been infringed.
- The URL or specific location on Explore where the allegedly infringing material appears.
- A statement explaining why you believe the material infringes your copyright.
- A statement confirming that the information in your notice is accurate to the best of your knowledge.
- A statement confirming that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
- Your electronic or physical signature, where required.
5. Copyright Notice Template
You may structure your notice in substantially the following format:
I believe that the material identified below infringes my copyright or the copyright of the person or organization I am authorized to represent.
Copyrighted work: [DESCRIPTION]
Location of allegedly infringing material: [URL]
Copyright owner: [NAME]
Contact information: [EMAIL / ADDRESS]
I confirm that the information in this notice is accurate and that I am the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
Name: [NAME]
Signature: [SIGNATURE]
6. Where to Send Copyright Notices
Copyright and intellectual property complaints should be sent to:
Copyright Email: [COPYRIGHT EMAIL]
Legal Operator: [LEGAL BUSINESS NAME]
Website: explore.marsyspace.com
Please do not send sensitive personal information that is not necessary for us to process the complaint.
7. Review of Copyright Complaints
After receiving a sufficiently detailed copyright complaint, we may review the reported material.
Depending on the circumstances, we may:
- Remove or disable access to the material
- Temporarily restrict access
- Request additional information
- Contact the relevant contributor
- Correct attribution
- Replace the material
- Determine that the material does not appear to infringe copyright
- Take another action appropriate under applicable law
Submitting a complaint does not automatically guarantee removal.
8. Counter-Notifications
If content has been removed or disabled because of a copyright complaint and you believe the removal was made in error, you may contact us with information explaining why the material should be restored.
Where applicable, a counter-notification should include sufficient information to identify:
- The material that was removed
- Its previous location
- The reason you believe the material was removed incorrectly
- Your contact information
- Any additional information required under applicable law
We may process counter-notifications in accordance with applicable law.
9. Repeat Infringement
Where appropriate and permitted by law, Explore by MarsySpace may restrict or terminate access for users or contributors who repeatedly submit material that infringes the intellectual property rights of others.
10. False or Abusive Notices
Copyright complaints should only be submitted when there is a legitimate basis for believing that copyright infringement has occurred.
Submitting knowingly false, misleading, fraudulent, or abusive copyright complaints may have legal consequences under applicable law.
11. Fair Use and Other Legal Exceptions
Certain uses of copyrighted material may be permitted under applicable copyright law without the copyright owner’s permission.
Depending on the applicable jurisdiction, such uses may include concepts such as:
- Fair use
- Fair dealing
- Quotation
- Commentary
- Criticism
- News reporting
- Education
- Research
- Other statutory exceptions
We will consider applicable legal exceptions when reviewing copyright-related requests.
12. Trademarks
Names, logos, trademarks, service marks, and other branding displayed on Explore may belong to their respective owners.
Nothing on this website should be interpreted as granting ownership or trademark rights to users.
Explore by MarsySpace does not claim ownership of third-party trademarks merely because they are referenced or displayed for identification or informational purposes.
13. Database and Data Rights
Explore by MarsySpace may compile and organize information from multiple sources into structured databases and presentations.
Individual facts, dates, public records, or other information may be subject to different legal protections depending on the applicable jurisdiction.
Our original organization, presentation, compilation, software, database structure, and other protected elements may be subject to intellectual property rights.
Unauthorized copying of substantial portions of our database or systematic extraction of website data may be restricted by these Terms and applicable law.
14. Images and Media
We aim to use images and media in accordance with applicable rights and permissions.
Depending on the material, images may be:
- Created by Explore
- Licensed to Explore
- Provided by a public or official source
- Used under an applicable license
- Embedded from an external platform
- Displayed with attribution
- Used where another legal basis permits the use
If you believe an image or other media item should not appear on the website, please contact us with the relevant URL and details.
15. Copyright Policy Changes
We may update this Copyright & DMCA Policy from time to time.
When changes are made, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
16. Contact Us
For copyright, trademark, intellectual property, or DMCA-related matters:
Copyright Email: [COPYRIGHT EMAIL]
Website: explore.marsyspace.com
Legal Operator: [LEGAL BUSINESS NAME]
Address: [BUSINESS ADDRESS, IF APPLICABLE]
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- Privacy Policy
- Terms of Use
- Cookie Policy
- Disclaimer
- Data Sources & Methodology
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