Last Updated: May 3, 2025 Today In The History respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (“DMCA”), we have established the following policy to address claims of copyright infringement on our website. 1. Introduction to Copyright Protection 1.1 Commitment to Copyright Respect Today In The History (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to complying with U.S. copyright law and responding expeditiously to claims of copyright infringement. We understand the importance of intellectual property rights, particularly in the context of historical research and presentation, where proper attribution and respect for source materials are fundamental scholarly principles. 1.2 Historical Content and Copyright Considerations Much of the historical content on our website refers to events, individuals, and primary sources that are in the public domain due to their age. However, we recognize that: Contemporary analyses, interpretations, and presentations of historical events may be copyright protected Historical images, even of ancient subjects, may be under copyright protection based on who created the digital reproduction Archival materials may have complex copyright statuses depending on their age, nature, and source Translations of historical texts may have separate copyright protection even when the original works are in the public domain We make good faith efforts to ensure all content on our website is either original, properly licensed, in the public domain, or used under fair use principles. 2. DMCA Compliance Officer Today In The History has designated the following individual as our DMCA Agent to receive notifications of alleged copyright infringement: DMCA Compliance Officer Today In The History Washita Way San Antonio, TX 78256 Email: dmca[at]todayinthehistory.com 3. Reporting Copyright Infringement 3.1 Required Information for DMCA Notices If you believe that content on our website infringes your copyright, please send a written notice containing the following information: Physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed , or, if multiple copyrighted works are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works. Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material. Providing URLs in the body of your notice is the best way to help us locate content quickly. Contact information for the complaining party, including address, telephone number, and an email address at which you can be contacted. A statement that the complaining party has a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law. A statement that the information in the notification is accurate , and under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed. 3.2 Submission Methods DMCA notices can be submitted via: Email: dmca[at]todayinthehistory.com (preferred method) Postal Mail: DMCA Compliance Officer Today In The History Washita Way San Antonio, TX 78256 3.3 Incomplete Notices DMCA notices that do not comply substantially with the requirements outlined above may not be effective and may result in a delay in processing your complaint. 4. Counter-Notification Procedure 4.1 Counter-Notice Process If material you have posted to our website has been taken down as a result of a DMCA notice, you may file a counter-notification if you believe the material was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification. To file a counter-notification with us, please provide the following information: Your physical or electronic signature . Identification of the material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled and the location at which the material appeared before it was removed or access to it was disabled. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification of the material to be removed or disabled. Your name, address, and telephone number , and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located, or if your address is outside of the United States, for any judicial district in which Today In The History may be found, and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided notification under subsection (c)(1)(C) or an agent of such person.

4.2 Submission of Counter-Notices Counter-notices should be submitted to our DMCA Compliance Officer using the contact information provided above. 4.3 Response to Counter-Notices Upon receipt of a valid counter-notice, we will promptly forward a copy to the person who filed the original DMCA notice. If we do not receive notice within 10 business days that the original complainant is seeking a court order to prevent further infringement of the material at issue, we will replace or cease disabling access to the material that was removed. 5. Repeat Infringer Policy 5.1 Policy Statement In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable laws, Today In The History has adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances and at our sole discretion, users or account holders who are deemed to be repeat infringers. We may also, at our sole discretion, limit access to our website and/or terminate the accounts of any users who infringe any intellectual property rights of others, whether or not there is any repeat infringement. 5.2 Definition of Repeat Infringer A “repeat infringer” includes any user who has been the subject of more than two DMCA notices that are not successfully challenged with a counter-notification. 6. Accommodation of Standard Technical Measures Today In The History accommodates and does not interfere with standard technical measures used by copyright owners to identify or protect copyrighted works that meet the requirements of 17 U.S.C. § 512(i)(2). 7. Fair Use and Historical Research 7.1 Fair Use Principles Today In The History recognizes the importance of fair use in historical research, education, and commentary. Under U.S. copyright law, limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the rights holder may be permissible for purposes such as: Commentary and criticism Teaching and scholarship Research and historical analysis 7.2 Fair Use Evaluation When we receive a DMCA notice for content that may constitute fair use, we consider factors including: The purpose and character of the use (educational, non-commercial uses are favored) The nature of the copyrighted work The amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole The effect of the use upon the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work 7.3 Historical Content Considerations When evaluating DMCA notices related to historical content, we consider: Whether the material is in the public domain due to age Whether facts (which are not copyrightable) have been separated from protected expression Whether the use is transformative and adds new context, meaning, or insight The scholarly and educational purpose of historical presentation 8. Misrepresentations Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity is infringing, or that material or activity was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, may be subject to liability for damages. 9. Modifications to this Policy Today In The History reserves the right to modify this DMCA Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. 10. Contact Information If you have any questions about our DMCA Policy, please contact us at: Email: contact[at]todayinthehistory.com Location: Washita Way, San Antonio, TX 78256 Website: https://todayinthehistory.com/ Today In The History: Where every day is a page from the past.