This page explains how Abendanalyse handles copyright claims and takedown requests for images and other content published on our site. If you believe your work has been used in a way that infringes your rights, you can contact us directly at copyright@abendanalyse.de. We take such matters seriously and will respond promptly in accordance with applicable law and our editorial standards.
What does this policy cover?
This policy covers all copyright-protected material published on Abendanalyse, including photographs, illustrations, graphics, video clips, and written extracts. We are committed to respecting intellectual property and only use images and content that we have licensed, that are in the public domain, or that fall within fair‑dealing provisions for news reporting. If you are a rights holder and believe we have used your work without proper permission, we want to hear from you.
Our editorial team, led by Chefredaktör Matthias Kaiser, ensures that every article – including any images – is sourced responsibly. Where we use third‑party material, we aim to provide clear attribution. However, mistakes can happen, and this policy provides a straightforward way for you to raise concerns.
How do I submit a takedown request?
If you wish to request removal of content that you believe infringes your copyright, please send an email to copyright@abendanalyse.de with the following information: your full name and contact details, a precise description of the work you claim is infringed, the exact URL or location of the material on our site, and a statement that you have a good‑faith belief that the use is not authorised by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law. We will acknowledge receipt within two business days.
For verification, we may ask for proof of ownership or authorisation. Your request should also include a declaration that the information you have provided is accurate and that you are the rights holder or authorised to act on their behalf. We treat all requests confidentially and will not share your personal data beyond what is necessary to resolve the issue.
How this works in practice
Consider a photographer who discovers one of their images used in an Abendanalyse article without a licence. They send an email to copyright@abendanalyse.de with the details. Our fact‑checking team, led by Anna Schulz, immediately reviews the claim against our sourcing records. Within five working days, we either remove the image and issue a correction, or, if we hold a valid licence, we explain our position and offer to add attribution. In either case, the complainant receives a written response.
This process applies equally to illustrations, data visualisations, and long text extracts. We aim to resolve all disputes amicably and without recourse to litigation, but we will fully cooperate with any legal proceedings if necessary. Our Terms of Use and Editorial Policy provide further context on how we handle content rights.
Who handles these requests?
All copyright and takedown requests are reviewed by the editorial team under the supervision of Chefredaktör Matthias Kaiser, who has final authority over publication decisions and corrections. Day‑to‑day coordination is handled by our fact‑checking and legal affairs desk, which you can reach at the same email address. The team includes Anna Schulz, who oversees source verification, and Julia Winkler, who manages the newsroom and headline review.
We are a small independent publisher, but we take your rights seriously. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you can escalate the matter through our Complaints Procedure or contact our legal advisers directly. For general contact details, see our Contact page.
Ownership and jurisdiction
Abendanalyse is published by Abendanalyse Media Ltd., a private company registered in Gibraltar (company number C 92009, Malta Business Registry). Its registered office is Office 9, Business Centre, Valletta, 0000. This policy is governed by the laws of Gibraltar and Sweden, and any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Gibraltar. Our editorial independence is guaranteed by our ownership structure, as detailed on our Ownership & Funding page.
We encourage you to read our Privacy Policy to understand how we handle personal data submitted with takedown requests. All correspondence is treated as confidential and used solely for the purpose of resolving your claim.
In short
If you believe your copyrighted work appears on Abendanalyse without permission, email copyright@abendanalyse.de with the necessary details, and we will investigate and respond within a few days. Our team is committed to acting fairly and transparently, and we will always prioritise a constructive resolution over confrontation.