THX News uses images in a controlled and legally compliant manner. Visual materials are selected to minimise copyright risk while supporting accurate reporting and educational content.
Approved image sources
- Original photographs owned by THX News.
- Public domain or CC0 (no rights reserved) materials.
- Official government image libraries.
- Licensed stock images with documented permission.
- Original graphics, charts, or illustrations created in-house.
Restricted or high-risk sources
- Celebrity, sports, or event photography unless properly licensed.
- Images sourced from social media, blogs, or unknown origins.
- Professional press photographs from news agencies.
- Images labelled “All rights reserved” or with unclear licensing.
When suitable images are unavailable, THX News may use text-only presentation or original graphics.
Attribution
Where a licence requires attribution, credit is provided clearly and accurately. Attribution does not imply endorsement and does not substitute for licensing where permission is required.
Documentation
For non-original images, THX News maintains internal records of source, licence type, and retrieval date for compliance purposes.
Incident response
If a potential copyright issue is identified:
- The image is removed or replaced promptly.
- Relevant information is reviewed.
- Documentation is preserved.
- Further action is determined based on available evidence.