Copyright Policy

Our commitment to intellectual property rights and content curation

Our Content Philosophy

At HY.IAS, we are committed to providing high-quality educational resources for UPSC aspirants while respecting intellectual property rights. We want to be completely transparent about the nature of our content and our approach to copyright.

Important Clarification

All materials provided in our courses are curated educational content that is widely available on the internet from various sources. Our primary objective is to sell our personal notes and curated content that we have organized specifically for UPSC preparation.

We do not claim ownership of the original educational content that is freely available online. Instead, we add value by:

  • Curating the most relevant materials from multiple sources
  • Organizing content in a structured manner for efficient learning
  • Providing our own analysis, insights, and study strategies
  • Creating comprehensive study plans and roadmaps

Copyright Complaint Procedure

While we make every effort to ensure we are using content appropriately, if you believe that your copyrighted work has been used in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please follow the procedure below:

Take Immediate Action

If you believe your copyright has been infringed, please email us at:

Include all relevant proof of your copyright ownership in your email.

Our Commitment

We take all copyright complaints seriously and are committed to resolving them promptly. Upon receiving a valid copyright complaint with appropriate proof, we will:

Review
Your complaint within 24 hours
Take Action
Remove or modify content if needed
Resolve
Issue completely within 48 hours

We guarantee that we will address and resolve valid copyright complaints within 48 hours of receiving all necessary information and proof.

Content Sourcing & Fair Use

We operate under the principles of fair use for educational purposes, which allows for the use of copyrighted materials for criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.

Our use of educational content falls under these categories as we:

  • Transform the content by adding our own analysis and organization
  • Use materials for non-commercial educational purposes
  • Do not affect the potential market for the original work
  • Use only portions necessary for educational context

Supporting Original Creators

We always encourage our students to purchase original materials from publishers whenever possible to support content creators. Our materials are intended to supplement, not replace, original educational resources.

Contact Information

For any copyright-related inquiries or complaints, please contact us exclusively through the following channel:

Copyright Complaints Email

All copyright complaints must be sent to:

Please include "Copyright Complaint" in the subject line and provide detailed information about the allegedly infringing content along with proof of your copyright ownership.

We appreciate your understanding of our educational mission and our commitment to respecting intellectual property rights while making quality UPSC preparation accessible to all aspirants.