Welcome to Snohomish County Business Journal, a dedicated platform delivering up-to-date coverage on U.S. and U.K. government policies, Social Security updates, pension developments, DWP news, WASPI legal challenges, PIP changes, and other citizen-impacting programs. We value original journalism and intellectual property, and this Copyright Policy outlines the rules and protections surrounding the use, distribution, and ownership of the content published on our website.
Ownership of Content
All content published on Snohomish County Business Journal, including but not limited to articles, images, graphics, videos, logos, and layout design, is the exclusive intellectual property of Snohomish County Business Journal unless otherwise stated. All content is protected by applicable copyright laws in the United States, the United Kingdom, and international jurisdictions.
Unauthorized use, reproduction, duplication, modification, republication, uploading, posting, transmission, or distribution of our materials, in whole or in part, without prior written permission, is strictly prohibited.
Fair Use and Sharing Policy
We understand the importance of sharing reliable information, especially regarding government benefits and citizen rights. Snohomish County Business Journal permits limited sharing of our content under specific conditions:
- Attribution Required: When you share our article, excerpt, or analysis, you must give full credit to the original source by including our name and a direct link to the content page on snohomishcountybusinessjournal.com.
- Non-Commercial Use: Content may be shared for educational, academic, or personal research purposes only. Commercial entities must contact us for licensing arrangements.
- No Alteration: You may not alter, crop, or manipulate any content or image in a way that misrepresents the original context or meaning.
- Length Restriction: If quoting from our articles, the excerpt must not exceed 100 words without prior approval.
If you wish to syndicate, republish, or reuse more than a short portion of our content, please contact us directly for licensing options.
User-Generated Content
If you contribute content to Snohomish County Business Journal — such as comments, opinions, guest articles, or letters to the editor — you retain the rights to your original work. However, by submitting it, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, publish, distribute, and modify the content on our platform and associated channels, including promotional and social media platforms.
We do not guarantee publication of user-submitted content, and we reserve the right to edit or reject any material at our discretion.
Copyright Infringement Policy
We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any material published on Snohomish County Business Journal infringes on your copyright, please notify us immediately with the following details:
- Your full name and contact information
- A description of the copyrighted work
- The exact URL where the infringing content appears
- A signed statement verifying that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner
All notices of claimed infringement must be sent to:
Email: copyright@snohomishcountybusinessjournal.com
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2458, Everett, WA 98201, USA
Upon receiving a valid notification, we will review and, if appropriate, remove the material in question while contacting the original uploader if applicable.
Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update or revise this Copyright Policy at any time. Any changes will be clearly posted on this page, with the updated effective date. We encourage our readers to review this policy periodically to remain informed about their rights and responsibilities.
Contact Us
For further information regarding content usage, licensing, or copyright queries, you may contact our legal team directly:
