Copyright Policy

Effective date: [01 30, 2026]
Last updated: [01 30, 2026]

This Copyright Policy explains how Tripcoholic (“we,” “us,” “our”) handles copyright and intellectual property matters on tripcoholic.com (the “Website”), including content ownership, permitted use, and procedures for reporting infringement.

1) Ownership of Website Content

Unless otherwise stated, all content published on the Website is owned by Tripcoholic or is used with permission or under a valid license. This includes, without limitation:

  • Articles, guides, and written content
  • Photos, graphics, logos, designs, and illustrations
  • Videos, audio, and downloadable files
  • The Website layout, design elements, and code (where applicable)

All rights are reserved.

2) Permitted Use (What You May Do)

You may:

  • Read and browse Website content for personal, non-commercial use
  • Share links to our pages on social media or other websites
  • Quote short excerpts for commentary, critique, review, or news reporting, provided that:
    • the excerpt is reasonable and limited in scope
    • you clearly credit Tripcoholic as the source
    • you include a visible link to the original page on tripcoholic.com

3) Prohibited Use (What You May Not Do)

Without our prior written permission, you may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, republish, or distribute full articles or substantial portions of content
  • Scrape or systematically harvest Website content (including via automated tools)
  • Use our content to create derivative works for commercial purposes
  • Re-upload our photos or graphics to other platforms as your own
  • Use our trademarks (including the Tripcoholic name/logo) in a way that suggests endorsement or affiliation
  • Remove watermarks, metadata, credits, or copyright notices

4) Requests for Reuse, Licensing, or Partnerships

If you would like to:

  • republish content,
  • translate articles,
  • use images,
  • license content for commercial or editorial use,
  • or request collaboration,

please contact us at [copyright@tripcoholic.com] with:

  • the URL(s) of the content
  • how and where you want to use it (website, print, social media, etc.)
  • the intended audience and timeframe
  • whether the use is commercial or non-commercial

We may grant permission with conditions (credit, link, fee, usage limits, etc.).

5) User-Submitted Content (Comments and Submissions)

If you submit content to the Website (for example, comments, messages, or other materials), you confirm that:

  • you own the content or have the right to share it, and
  • your submission does not violate third-party rights (including copyright).

By submitting content, you grant Tripcoholic a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display, reproduce, and distribute that content as needed to operate and promote the Website (for example, displaying your comment under a post).

We reserve the right to remove user-submitted content at our discretion, including for copyright concerns.

6) Copyright Infringement Reporting (DMCA-Style Notice)

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe your copyrighted work has been used on the Website without authorization, send a written notice to [copyright@tripcoholic.com] including:

  1. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
  2. The exact URL(s) on tripcoholic.com where the material appears
  3. Your name, email address, and (optional) phone number
  4. A statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
  5. A statement that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner
  6. Your physical or electronic signature (typing your full name is acceptable for electronic notices)

Upon receiving a complete notice, we will review the claim and may remove or disable access to the material while we investigate.

7) Counter-Notice (If You Believe Content Was Removed in Error)

If your content was removed and you believe it was a mistake or misidentification, you may send a counter-notice to [copyright@tripcoholic.com] including:

  • your name and contact details
  • the URL or description of the removed material (if known)
  • a statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good-faith belief the content was removed due to mistake or misidentification
  • a statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the courts in your place of residence (or another appropriate jurisdiction)
  • your signature (typed full name acceptable)

We will evaluate counter-notices in accordance with applicable law and may restore content if appropriate.

8) Repeat Infringers

We may suspend or block users who repeatedly infringe copyright or intellectual property rights.

9) Third-Party Content and Credits

Some content may be sourced from third parties under license, permission, or fair use principles (where applicable). Where required, we provide attribution. If you believe attribution is missing or incorrect, contact us and we will review.

10) Trademarks

“Tripcoholic” and related branding elements may be trademarks owned by us. Any unauthorized use of our trademarks is prohibited.

11) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Copyright Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

12) Contact

Tripcoholic Copyright
Email: [copyright@tripcoholic.com]
Address (optional): [Serdar TAŞ – Marmaris]