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Using The Meridiem Content

We're pleased that you're interested in using The Meridiem's content. Here's how to request permission for various uses.

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What Requires Permission

Commercial Use: Using our content for business purposes, marketing materials, or in products or services you sell.

Substantial Reproduction: Republishing complete articles, significant excerpts, or multiple articles.

Derivative Works: Creating new works based on our content, including translations, adaptations, or compilations.

Educational Use (Bulk): Course packs, textbooks, or systematic distribution to classes.

Internal Distribution: Sharing content within organizations beyond casual sharing.

Graphics/Infographics: Using our original charts, graphics, or data visualizations.

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What's Generally Permitted

Brief Quotes: Short quotations with proper attribution and link back to the original article. Generally, quotes under 200 words don't require formal permission.

Social Sharing: Sharing article links on social media with brief commentary.

Individual Educational Use: Teachers/professors sharing single articles with classes (provide proper attribution).

Journalism: Citing our reporting in your journalistic work with proper attribution.

Commentary: Discussing, analyzing, or critiquing our content in your own work.

Always provide: Clear attribution to The Meridiem, author name, publication date, and link to original article.

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Request Permissions

For Commercial Reprints
Contact our reprints team for:

• Company newsletters or intranets

• Marketing materials

• Sales presentations

• Training materials

• Client communications

Email: reprints@themeridiem.com

Include:

• Specific article(s) you want to use

• How you plan to use the content

• Where it will be distributed

• Number of copies or expected reach

• Format (print, digital, both)

• Your organization and purpose

For Educational Use
Bulk Educational Distribution:
Contact permissions@themeridiem.com

Include:

• Article(s) needed

• Institution name

• Course name and enrollment

• Distribution method

• Academic term

Single Article Sharing: Generally permitted. Provide attribution and link.

For Media/Journalism
Contact our media team for:

• Extensive quotes

• Using our original reporting in your coverage

• Partnership opportunities

Email: media@themeridiem.com

For Translation/Adaptation
Contact permissions@themeridiem.com for:

• Translating articles to other languages

• Creating derivative works

• Adapting content for different formats

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Licensing Information

Response Time: We typically respond to permission requests within 5-7 business days.

Fees: Permission fees vary by use type, reach, and duration. Non-profit and educational uses may qualify for reduced or waived fees.

Terms: Permissions are granted for specific uses and time periods. Unauthorized use outside grant terms requires new permission.

Attribution Requirements: All uses must include proper attribution as specified in the permission grant.

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Bulk Licensing

For organizations needing ongoing access to content:

Corporate Licenses: Site-wide or organization-wide access to content for internal use.

Media Monitoring: Automated content capture for media monitoring services.

Content Syndication: Regular republication across your platforms.

Data Access: API access or bulk content feeds.

Contact partnerships@themeridiem.com for custom licensing arrangements.

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DMCA/Infringement Reports

If you believe your copyright has been infringed by content on The Meridiem, or if you believe The Meridiem content has been used without permission:

Email: legal@themeridiem.com

Include:

• Description of copyrighted work

• Location of alleged infringement

• Your contact information

• Statement of good faith belief

• Statement of accuracy

• Your signature

We take copyright seriously and will respond to valid claims promptly.

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Fair Use

Some uses may qualify as fair use under copyright law. We cannot provide legal advice on fair use. Consult a qualified attorney if you believe your use qualifies.

Fair use typically considers:

• Purpose and nature of use

• Nature of copyrighted work

• Amount used

• Effect on market value

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Attribution Requirements

When using The Meridiem content with permission, include:

Minimum Attribution:
Article title, Author name, "The Meridiem," Publication date, Link to original article

Example:
"[Article Title]" by [Author Name], The Meridiem, [Date], [URL]

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Questions?

General Permissions: permissions@themeridiem.com
Commercial Reprints: reprints@themeridiem.com
Legal Inquiries: legal@themeridiem.com