DailyCity.co.uk respects the intellectual property rights of creators and takes the responsible use of images and media seriously. Our editorial team works to ensure that all visual content published on our site is properly sourced, credited and used in accordance with applicable rights and licences. This policy outlines our approach to images and media, how we handle rights assessments, and the process for submitting takedown or correction requests.
Our approach to images and media
We rely on a mix of sources to bring our stories to life. Licensed images are obtained from reputable stock agencies and used under the terms of their respective licences. Press images and official promotional materials are used where they serve a clear editorial purpose, such as reporting on events, new openings, performances or public announcements. We also embed public posts from social media platforms when those posts are relevant to our coverage, and we clearly identify the source. Original photography commissioned or produced by our team is credited to the photographer where possible. Proper crediting is standard practice: we attribute the creator or rights holder, include the source or agency name, and note any licence details when they are available.
Rights assessment before use
Before any image or media asset is published, our editorial and standards teams carry out a rights assessment. This involves checking the provenance of the content, confirming that we have the necessary permissions or that the use falls within fair dealing or other legal exceptions, and verifying that any third-party rights are respected. Our standards desk, led by Thomas Ellery, oversees this process as part of our broader editorial standards framework, which you can read about on our fact-checking policy page.
How to submit a takedown or correction request
If you believe that content published on DailyCity.co.uk infringes your copyright or that of someone you represent, or if you identify an error in attribution or credit, please contact us at copyright@dailycity.co.uk. To help us process your request quickly and accurately, please include the following information:
- the full URL of the page where the content appears
- a clear description of the copyrighted material or media in question
- proof of your rights ownership or authority to act on behalf of the rights holder (for example, a registration certificate, assignment letter or written authorisation)
- a brief explanation of why you believe the content should be removed, replaced or amended
- your name, organisation (if applicable), email address and phone number so we can reach you
We also handle correction requests for attribution errors through this channel. If you believe an image has been incorrectly credited or used without permission, please let us know with the same details.
Our response
Upon receiving a valid request, we will review the material and the evidence provided. Our response may include removal of the content, replacement with a properly credited version, addition of a credit or correction notice, or amendment of the attribution details. We aim to respond within five business days and to resolve the matter as quickly as possible. In cases where the claim is disputed, we will work with both parties to reach a fair outcome. This process is separate from our general complaints procedure, which is outlined in our complaints procedure.
Image attribution
All image attribution and rights management is handled by our standards desk. If you have questions about a specific image, credit or source, you can contact the standards team directly via the details on our Our Team page. The full list of editorial staff and their responsibilities is available there.
For more information about how we operate, please review our Terms of Use, Editorial Policy and Contact page. If you have general questions about our copyright practices, you can also reach us at info@dailycity.co.uk.