What you should know
HootDrop publishes or links to video and image content only where an appropriate basis for use exists. Depending on the item, that basis may include ownership by HootDrop, a commercial license, direct permission from the creator or rights holder, public-domain status, or another basis permitted by applicable law.
How this applies
Copyright and other intellectual property rights in third-party media remain with their respective owners. Editorial selection, descriptions, thumbnails, presentation, or inclusion in a HootDrop issue do not transfer ownership to HootDrop and do not imply sponsorship, partnership, or endorsement by the original platform or creator.
Your choices
Access to HootDrop is for personal viewing only. Unless the applicable rights holder expressly permits it, users may not download, copy, record, modify, redistribute, sell, publicly perform, or commercially exploit videos, images, audio, editorial text, or other protected material available through the service.
More information
Rights may differ between the visual footage, music, recorded performances, trademarks, and the likeness of people appearing in a video. HootDrop reviews the intended use of each element and may replace, restrict, credit, link to, or remove material when necessary.
Additional information
A rights holder who believes content has been used without authorization may contact HootDrop through the Contact page. A complete notice should identify the protected work, provide the exact URL of the material, explain the claimant's rights, include current contact details, and contain a good-faith statement that the disputed use is not authorized.
Additional information
HootDrop reviews complete rights notices promptly and may temporarily restrict or remove disputed material while a claim is evaluated. We may request additional information needed to confirm identity, ownership, authorization, or the scope of the asserted rights.
Questions? Contact the HootDrop team.