CJR Copyright Policy
Effective Date: November 1, 2025
Last Updated: November 1, 2025
1. Overview
This Copyright Policy explains how content on the CJR website (the “Site”) is owned, used, and protected. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to comply with this policy.
2. Ownership of Content
Unless otherwise stated, all content on the Site—including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, video clips, downloads, and software—is the property of CJR or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
3. Permitted Use
You may view, download (for caching purposes only), and print pages from the Site for your personal, non‑commercial use, provided that you do not remove any copyright or proprietary notices.
4. Prohibited Use
Except as expressly permitted in this policy or with our prior written consent, you may not: (a) copy, reproduce, modify, adapt, translate, publish, broadcast, transmit, distribute, perform, display, sell, license, or otherwise exploit any content; (b) use data mining, robots, or similar data‑gathering or extraction methods; or (c) frame or mirror any part of the Site.
5. User‑Generated Content
If you submit or post content to the Site, you represent and warrant that you own or have obtained all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to do so. By submitting content, you grant CJR a worldwide, non‑exclusive, royalty‑free, transferable, and sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, and display such content in connection with the Site and CJR’s operations.
6. Copyright Infringement and DMCA
CJR respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users to do the same. It is our policy to respond to notices of alleged infringement that comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) and other applicable laws.
If you believe that content on the Site infringes your copyright, please submit a written notice including the following: (1) your physical or electronic signature; (2) identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed; (3) identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing, and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material; (4) your contact information; (5) a statement that you have a good‑faith belief that use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and (6) a statement that the information in the notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner.
Designated Agent for DMCA Notices:
Center for Justice Research (Attn: Designated Agent)
Email: [email@centerforjusticeresearch.org]
Mailing Address:
Center for Justice Research
Texas Southern University
3100 Cleburne St.
Houston, Texas 77004
Phone: [Number]
Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, we may remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material and take reasonable steps to notify the user who posted it. We may also, in appropriate circumstances, terminate the accounts of repeat infringers.
7. Trademarks
CJR names, logos, and related marks are trademarks or service marks of CJR. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. No license or right is granted by implication, estoppel, or otherwise to use any trademark displayed on the Site without our written permission.
8. Third‑Party Materials
Some content on the Site may be provided by third parties, including stock images, libraries, or embeds. Such content may be subject to additional terms imposed by the respective rights holders.
9. Requests for Permission
To request permission to use CJR content beyond permitted personal use, please contact us at [permissions@centerforjusticeresearch.org] with a detailed description of the intended use, medium, audience, duration, and territories.
10. Counter‑Notice
If your content was removed due to a copyright complaint and you believe it was removed in error or misidentification, you may send a counter‑notice pursuant to the DMCA. The counter‑notice must include: (1) your physical or electronic signature; (2) identification of the material removed and where it appeared before removal; (3) a statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good‑faith belief the material was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification; (4) your name, address, and phone number; and (5) a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for your judicial district, and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original notice.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Copyright Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date above will reflect the most recent changes. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy, contact: [legal@centerforjusticeresearch.org] or mail us at:
Center for Justice Research
Texas Southern University
3100 Cleburne St.
Houston, Texas 77004.