Copyright & Video Embedding Policy

Copyright Infringement Policy & Video Embedding Guidelines

Last Updated: October

1. Introduction and Commitment to Copyright
PsychicPedia (“the Site”) is a digital encyclopedia dedicated to the study of psychic phenomena, spirituality, and consciousness. To enrich our articles, we often embed videos from third-party platforms, most notably YouTube. We respect the intellectual property rights of creators, artists, and copyright holders. This page outlines our strict policies regarding copyright, our use of embedded media, and the procedures for addressing infringement claims.

2. The Nature of Video Embedding (No Hosting Policy)
It is crucial to understand the technical nature of our Service regarding videos. PsychicPedia does not upload, host, copy, store, or redistribute video files on our servers.

When you watch a video on PsychicPedia, the player is a “shell” that streams the content directly from YouTube’s servers. This is known as “Embedding.” By embedding videos, we operate strictly as a curator and indexer of information, similar to a search engine, directing traffic to content that is already publicly available on the internet.

3. YouTube’s Terms of Service and Embedding Rights
When content creators upload videos to YouTube, they grant YouTube a license to display those videos. YouTube’s Terms of Service explicitly provide a feature (the “Embedded Player”) that allows third-party websites to embed those videos.

When using this feature, we adhere to YouTube’s Guidelines:

  • We only embed videos where the uploader has not disabled the embedding function.
  • We use YouTube’s official API or standard embed codes (iframe), ensuring that all views, interactions, and advertising metrics are registered with the original uploader’s channel.

4. The Benefit to Original Creators
Our embedding practices are designed to be mutually beneficial. When we feature a creator’s video:

  • Views are retained: Because the video streams from YouTube’s servers, every view on PsychicPedia counts as a view on the original YouTube video.
  • Algorithm Boost: Increased views and engagement help signal to YouTube’s algorithm that the video is popular, potentially boosting its ranking.
  • Recognition: We provide credit and context, introducing the creator’s work to an audience specifically interested in esoteric studies, thereby directing high-intent traffic to the creator’s channel.

5. Fair Use and Educational Context
The written content on PsychicPedia is created for educational and research purposes. The embedded videos are used to:

  • Illustrate historical events in parapsychology.
  • Provide audio/visual examples of meditation techniques or concepts.
  • Analyze public figures in the realm of mysticism.

We believe this use constitutes “Fair Use” under Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act, as it is transformative, educational, and does not diminish the market value of the original work.

6. Our Policy Against Unauthorized Content
While YouTube is a platform where users upload their own content, we acknowledge that sometimes users may upload content they do not own. PsychicPedia does not support or encourage piracy.

If a YouTube video has been embedded on our site that contains your copyrighted material and was uploaded without your permission, we will remove the embed immediately upon receiving a valid takedown notice, as we respect the chain of title of the original copyright holder.

7. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Compliance
PsychicPedia complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). We respond to valid notices of alleged copyright infringement. If you believe that any content available on or through our website infringes a copyright you own or control, please immediately notify our Designated Copyright Agent using the details below.

To be effective, your notice must be in writing and include substantially the following:

  1. Your physical or electronic signature.
  2. Identification of the copyrighted work you believe to have been infringed.
  3. Identification of the material you believe is infringing (specifically, the URL of the PsychicPedia article containing the embed).
  4. Your contact information (name, address, email, phone number).
  5. A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner.
  6. A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner.

Please send DMCA notices to:

  • Copyright Agent: Legal Department
  • Email: psychicpedia.com@gmail.com
  • Response Time: We aim to respond to all valid DMCA requests within 48 to 72 hours.

8. Changes to the Embedded Content
If a video is removed from YouTube (due to a copyright claim filed with YouTube directly against the uploader), the embed player on PsychicPedia will automatically cease to function and display an error message. We regularly audit our articles to remove “dead” or broken embeds.

9. Reservation of Rights
All written text, original graphics, logos, and site design on PsychicPedia are the exclusive property of PsychicPedia and are protected by international copyright laws. Reproduction of our written content without prior written permission is strictly prohibited.

10. Contact Us
For any questions regarding this policy, please contact us at legal@psychicpedia.com.

Corrections & Updates Policy

Last Updated: October

1. The Nature of Knowledge
The study of consciousness, history, and esoteric science is constantly evolving. New archaeological discoveries change our understanding of ancient mysticism. New peer-reviewed studies in parapsychology require us to update our articles on psychic phenomena. At PsychicPedia, we view our articles as living documents, not static posts.

2. Our Philosophy on Mistakes
We are human, and the topics we cover are often complex and heavily debated. If we make a factual error, a typo that changes the meaning of a sentence, or if we misattribute a quote, we will own the mistake and fix it. We believe that admitting a mistake builds more trust than hiding it.

3. Types of Corrections
We distinguish between three types of updates:

  • Minor Corrections: Spelling, grammar, or formatting errors. These are fixed immediately without a formal “Correction Note” at the top of the page.
  • Major Corrections: Factual errors (e.g., incorrect dates, wrong attribution of a spiritual practice to the wrong culture, mathematical errors in numerology examples). When these are fixed, a note will be added at the bottom of the article stating: “Correction: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated X. This has been corrected to Y.”
  • Substantive Updates: If we add significant new information to an article, or completely rewrite a section, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of the article and, if necessary, add an “Editor’s Note” explaining why the change was made.

4. Reader Participation
The collective consciousness of our readers is our best fact-checking tool. If you are a historian, a practitioner, or a researcher who spots an error or an omission in one of our articles, we encourage you to contact us.

  • Email: psychicpedia.com@gmail.com
  • What to include: Please include the URL of the article, the specific sentence or paragraph you believe is incorrect, and a citation or source showing the correct information.

5. Retractions
In extremely rare cases, we may remove an article entirely. This usually happens if:

  • The article was found to be based on a widespread hoax that has been definitively debunked.
  • The article promotes a practice that has been found to be dangerous or directly linked to harmful behavior.
    If an article is removed, the URL will return a “Content Retracted” notice.

6. Conclusion
We strive for accuracy, but we also know that the path to enlightenment is paved with trial and error. We appreciate your patience and your help in making PsychicPedia the best resource it can be.

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