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# Burmddit Attribution & Content Policy
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## Our Commitment to Original Creators
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Burmddit respects and values the work of original content creators. We are committed to proper attribution and ethical content aggregation.
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---
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## How Burmddit Works
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### Content Aggregation
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Burmddit uses AI technology to:
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1. **Aggregate** publicly available AI news from multiple sources
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2. **Compile** related articles into comprehensive summaries
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3. **Translate** content to Burmese for local accessibility
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4. **Attribute** all original sources clearly and prominently
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### What We Are
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- **News aggregator and translator** serving the Myanmar tech community
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- **Educational platform** making AI knowledge accessible in Burmese
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- **Compilation service** that synthesizes multiple perspectives
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### What We Are NOT
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- **NOT** claiming original authorship of aggregated content
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- **NOT** republishing full articles without permission
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- **NOT** removing or hiding source attribution
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---
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## Attribution Standards
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### On Every Article:
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✅ **"Original Sources" Section**
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- Listed at the bottom of every article
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- Includes original article title
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- Includes original author name (when available)
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- Includes direct link to source article
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- Numbered for easy reference
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✅ **Disclaimer**
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- Clear statement that content is compiled and translated
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- Encourages readers to visit original sources for full details
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✅ **Metadata**
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- Source URLs stored in database
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- Author credits preserved
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- Publication dates maintained
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---
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## Source Attribution Example
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**At the bottom of each article, readers see:**
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```
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📰 Original News Sources
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This article was compiled from the following sources and translated to Burmese.
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All credit belongs to the original authors and publishers.
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1. "OpenAI Releases GPT-5" by John Doe
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Author: John Doe
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https://techcrunch.com/article/openai-gpt5
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2. "GPT-5 Features Breakdown" by Jane Smith
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Author: Jane Smith
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https://venturebeat.com/ai/gpt5-features
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Note: This article is a compilation and translation. For detailed information
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and original content, please visit the source links above.
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```
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---
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## Transformative Use
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Burmddit's use of source material is **transformative** in nature:
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1. **Compilation**: We combine 3-5 related articles into one comprehensive piece
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2. **Translation**: Content is translated to Burmese (a new language audience)
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3. **Localization**: We adapt context for Myanmar readers
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4. **Education**: Our purpose is educational access, not commercial replacement
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This falls under **fair use** for news aggregation and educational purposes, similar to:
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- Google News
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- Apple News
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- Flipboard
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- Reddit
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---
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## Content Sources
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### Approved Sources:
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- Medium.com (public articles)
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- TechCrunch RSS feeds
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- VentureBeat AI section
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- MIT Technology Review
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- Other publicly accessible AI news sites
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### Scraping Ethics:
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- ✅ Respect robots.txt
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- ✅ Rate limiting (no site overload)
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- ✅ Use official RSS feeds when available
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- ✅ Only scrape publicly accessible content
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- ✅ No paywalled content
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---
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## Copyright Compliance
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### We Follow DMCA Guidelines:
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- Provide clear source attribution
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- Link back to original articles
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- Do not republish full content verbatim
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- Respond to takedown requests within 24 hours
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### Takedown Requests:
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If you are a content creator and want your content removed:
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**Contact:** [your email]
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**Response time:** Within 24 hours
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**Required info:**
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- URL of Burmddit article
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- URL of your original article
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- Proof of authorship
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We will promptly remove any content upon valid request.
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---
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## Fair Use Justification
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Burmddit's use qualifies as fair use under:
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### 1. Purpose and Character
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- **Transformative**: Compilation + translation + localization
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- **Educational**: Making AI knowledge accessible in Burmese
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- **Non-commercial** (initially): Ad-supported, not subscription
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- **Different audience**: Myanmar tech community (new market)
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### 2. Nature of Original Work
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- **Factual news**: Not creative fiction
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- **Publicly available**: All sources are publicly accessible
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- **Time-sensitive**: News has limited commercial value over time
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### 3. Amount Used
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- **Excerpts only**: We extract key points, not full articles
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- **Multiple sources**: No single source is republished entirely
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- **Compilation**: 3-5 articles compiled into one
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### 4. Market Effect
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- **No market harm**: We serve a different language/geographic market
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- **Drive traffic**: Links back to original sources
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- **Complementary**: Readers visit sources for full details
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## Reader Transparency
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### What Readers See:
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**On Homepage:**
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- Each article clearly marked with category
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- "Compiled from multiple sources" note
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**On Article Page:**
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- Prominent "Original Sources" section
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- Individual source cards with titles, authors, links
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- Disclaimer about compilation and translation
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- Encouragement to visit original sources
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**On About Page:**
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- Full explanation of our aggregation process
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- Commitment to attribution
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- Contact info for takedown requests
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---
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## Technical Implementation
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### Database Schema:
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```sql
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source_articles JSONB -- Stores all source information
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original_sources TEXT[] -- Array of URLs
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```
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### Frontend Display:
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```tsx
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{article.source_articles.map(source => (
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<SourceCard
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title={source.title}
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author={source.author}
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url={source.url}
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key={source.url}
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/>
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))}
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```
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### Automatic Attribution:
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- Every compiled article automatically includes sources
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- No manual attribution needed (prevents human error)
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- Database-enforced (can't publish without sources)
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---
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## Comparison to Similar Services
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### Burmddit vs. Others:
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| Service | Attribution | Translation | Purpose |
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|---------|-------------|-------------|---------|
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| **Google News** | Links only | No | Aggregation |
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| **Apple News** | Publisher logo | No | Aggregation |
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| **Flipboard** | Source cards | No | Aggregation |
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| **Burmddit** | **Full attribution + links** | **Yes (Burmese)** | **Aggregation + Translation** |
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**Burmddit provides MORE attribution than most aggregators!**
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---
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## Legal Considerations
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### Why This is Legal:
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1. **News Aggregation Exception**
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- Established legal precedent (Google News, etc.)
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- Fair use for aggregation of factual news
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- Transformative purpose (compilation + translation)
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2. **Educational Purpose**
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- Serving underserved language community
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- Making tech knowledge accessible
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- Non-profit motivation initially
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3. **Proper Attribution**
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- Clear, prominent source attribution
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- Links driving traffic back to sources
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- No attempt to claim original authorship
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4. **Transformative Use**
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- Not republishing verbatim
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- Compilation of multiple sources
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- Translation to new language
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- Different target audience
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5. **No Market Harm**
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- Myanmar/Burmese market separate from English
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- Links increase traffic to original sources
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- Complementary, not competitive
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### Precedents:
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- **Kelly v. Arriba Soft** (thumbnail images legal)
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- **Perfect 10 v. Amazon** (transformative use)
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- **Authors Guild v. Google** (snippets + search legal)
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- **Associated Press v. Meltwater** (aggregation with links)
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---
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## Continuous Improvement
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We are committed to:
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- ✅ Promptly addressing any attribution concerns
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- ✅ Improving source display and visibility
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- ✅ Respecting creator requests
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- ✅ Following industry best practices
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- ✅ Updating policy as needed
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---
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## Contact
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**For content creators:**
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- Takedown requests: [email]
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- Attribution concerns: [email]
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- Partnership inquiries: [email]
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**For readers:**
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- General inquiries: [email]
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- Feedback: [email]
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---
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**Last Updated:** February 18, 2026
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**Burmddit** - Making AI knowledge accessible to Myanmar 🇲🇲
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## Disclaimer
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This attribution policy is provided for informational purposes. It does not constitute legal advice. Burmddit is committed to ethical content practices and respects intellectual property rights. If you have concerns about specific content, please contact us immediately.
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