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Free Copyright Notice Template

Last updated 10 January 2026 Reviewed by SEQ Legal Editorial Team

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Copyright Notice

[Insert your company/business name]

Website: [insert website URL]

1. Ownership of copyright

1.1 The copyright in this website and the material on this website (including without limitation the text, computer code, artwork, photographs, images, music, audio material, video material, and audio-visual material on this website) is owned by [insert your company/business name] and its licensors.

1.2 [Insert your company/business name] and its licensors reserve all intellectual property rights in and to the material on this website.

1.3 For the purposes of this copyright notice, any use of extracts from this website other than in accordance with this notice is a breach of our copyright and we reserve the right to take enforcement action accordingly.

2. Copyright licence

2.1 Subject to the other provisions of this copyright notice, you may view, download, and print pages from this website for your own personal use, subject to the restrictions set out below and elsewhere in this copyright notice.

2.2 You must not:

(a) republish material from this website (including republication on another website);

(b) sell, rent, or sub-license material from this website;

(c) reproduce, duplicate, copy, or otherwise exploit material on this website for a commercial purpose;

(d) edit or otherwise modify any material on this website;

(e) redistribute material from this website, except for content specifically and expressly made available for redistribution.

2.3 Where content is specifically made available for redistribution, it may only be redistributed in accordance with any conditions attached to that content.

3. Data mining

3.1 You must not conduct any systematic or automated data collection activities (including, without limitation, scraping, data mining, data extraction, and data harvesting) on or in relation to this website without our express written consent.

3.2 You must not use this website or any material published on this website to train artificial intelligence or machine learning systems without our express written consent.

4. Permissions

4.1 You may request permission to use the copyright materials on this website by writing to us using the contact details published below.

4.2 We may grant permission to use materials on this website subject to such conditions as we see fit, including but not limited to the requirement to attribute us as the source of the material.

4.3 Any permission granted by us to use copyright materials on this website may be revoked by us at any time, with or without notice, and without the need to give a reason.

5. Enforcement of copyright

5.1 We take the protection of our copyright very seriously.

5.2 If we discover that you have used our copyright materials in contravention of the licence set out in this copyright notice, we may bring legal proceedings against you, seeking monetary damages and/or an injunction to stop you using those materials. You could also be ordered to pay legal costs.

5.3 We make no promise not to pursue any particular remedy or combination of remedies in respect of any breach of copyright.

6. Infringing material

6.1 If you become aware of any material on this website that you believe infringes your or any other person's copyright, please report this to us using the contact details published below.

6.2 When reporting alleged copyright infringement, please provide us with the following information:

(a) identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed;

(b) identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and its location on our website;

(c) your contact information, including your name, address, telephone number, and email address;

(d) a statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorised by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.

7. Contact us

7.1 This website is owned and operated by [insert your company/business name].

7.2 If you have any questions about this copyright notice or wish to report an issue, you can contact us:

(a) by email, at [email address];

(b) by post, at [postal address];

(c) by telephone, on [telephone number].


This document was created using a free template from SEQ Legal.

This template is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You should adapt it to suit your specific circumstances. Consider seeking professional legal advice before relying upon this document.

Copyright is one of the major intellectual property rights. Copyright protects certain classes of work, including literary works (e.g. written text and software), artistic works (e.g. drawings, photographs and graphics) and musical works. Although websites are not protected as websites, some of the constituent elements of a website will almost always attract copyright protection.

A copyright notice is sometimes called a “copyright statement”. This document may be incorporated into more general terms and conditions, or may be used as a stand-alone notice. This copyright statement includes the following sections: (1) ownership of copyright; (2) copyright licence; (3) data mining; (4) permissions; (5) enforcement of copyright; (6) infringing material; and (7) contact us.

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Frequently asked questions

Under the Berne Convention, copyright protection exists automatically from the moment a work is created — you do not need a copyright notice for legal protection. However, a copyright notice serves as a visible reminder of your rights and can deter infringement, making it strongly recommended for websites and published content.
A standard copyright notice includes the copyright symbol or the word "Copyright", the year of first publication, and the name of the copyright owner. You may also include a brief statement of rights reserved and any permitted uses of the content.
The most common placement is in the website footer, where it appears on every page. You may also include copyright notices on specific content such as images, articles, or downloadable documents. Some websites additionally incorporate copyright terms into their terms and conditions.

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