Fair Use & Copyright Policy
Last Updated: March 28, 2026
Summary: 24HourWire is a news aggregation service that displays headlines and brief summaries from publicly available news sources. We believe our use constitutes fair use under U.S. copyright law (17 U.S.C. § 107). All content is attributed to its original source, and we provide direct links to the full articles. Stories are displayed for a maximum of 24 hours and are automatically deleted thereafter.
1. Our Aggregation Model
24HourWire operates as a news discovery and comparison platform. We:
- Display only headlines and brief neutral summaries (typically 1-3 sentences)
- Never display full articles, images, videos, or substantial portions of original content
- Always attribute content to its original source with prominent outbound links
- Automatically delete all stories after 24 hours
- Do not require user accounts or subscriptions to access content
2. Fair Use Analysis (17 U.S.C. § 107)
Our use of news content is intended to qualify as fair use under U.S. copyright law based on the following four factors:
Purpose and Character of Use
Our use is transformative. We do not merely republish news; we aggregate, organize, and contextualize headlines from multiple sources to allow users to compare coverage across the political spectrum. This comparative function provides new meaning and utility not present in the original works.
Nature of the Copyrighted Work
News articles contain factual information, which receives less copyright protection than creative works. Headlines themselves are generally not copyrightable as they represent facts and ideas.
Amount and Substantiality
We use only the minimal amount necessary: headlines and brief summaries that do not reveal the heart of the original article. Our summaries are algorithmically generated or excerpted to avoid reproducing the creative expression of the original authors.
Effect on Market
Our service is designed to drive traffic to original publishers by providing prominent direct links. We do not compete with publishers' subscription models or advertising revenue. Users must visit the original source to read full articles.
3. Attribution & Source Links
Every story displayed on 24HourWire includes:
- Clear attribution to the original publisher
- Direct hyperlink to the original article
- Publication timestamp
- Link to the publisher's Media Bias/Fact Check rating
We encourage all users to click through to the original sources to support quality journalism.
4. Content Removal & Takedown Requests
If you are a copyright holder and believe your work has been used in a manner that exceeds fair use, we will promptly address your concerns.
To Submit a Takedown Request:
Send an email to admin@24hourwire.news with:
- Your name and contact information
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
- URL(s) of the content on 24HourWire you want removed
- A statement that you have a good faith belief the use is not authorized
- A statement that the information is accurate, under penalty of perjury
- Your electronic or physical signature
We will respond to all takedown requests within 48 hours and remove disputed content promptly upon verification.
5. DMCA Designated Agent
In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), 24HourWire has designated an agent to receive notifications of claimed infringement:
- Name: Blue Earth Holdings LLC
- Email: admin@24hourwire.news
- Address: Blue Earth Holdings LLC, 14782 Cove Ave, Prior Lake, MN 55372
6. Counter-Notification Procedure
If you believe content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notification including:
- Your physical or electronic signature
- Identification of the removed content and its location before removal
- A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the content was removed by mistake
- Your name, address, telephone number, and consent to jurisdiction of the federal court in Minnesota
7. No Endorsement
The inclusion of any source on 24HourWire does not imply endorsement of that source's views. Our bias ratings are sourced from Media Bias/Fact Check and are provided for informational purposes to help users understand potential perspectives.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Fair Use & Copyright Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
9. Contact Us
For questions about this policy or copyright matters, please contact us at:
Email: admin@24hourwire.news
Twitter/X: @24HourWire