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Burmddit Attribution & Content Policy

Our Commitment to Original Creators

Burmddit respects and values the work of original content creators. We are committed to proper attribution and ethical content aggregation.

How Burmddit Works

Content Aggregation

Burmddit uses AI technology to:

  1. Aggregate publicly available AI news from multiple sources
  2. Compile related articles into comprehensive summaries
  3. Translate content to Burmese for local accessibility
  4. Attribute all original sources clearly and prominently

What We Are

  • News aggregator and translator serving the Myanmar tech community
  • Educational platform making AI knowledge accessible in Burmese
  • Compilation service that synthesizes multiple perspectives

What We Are NOT

  • NOT claiming original authorship of aggregated content
  • NOT republishing full articles without permission
  • NOT removing or hiding source attribution

Attribution Standards

On Every Article:

✅ "Original Sources" Section

  • Listed at the bottom of every article
  • Includes original article title
  • Includes original author name (when available)
  • Includes direct link to source article
  • Numbered for easy reference

✅ Disclaimer

  • Clear statement that content is compiled and translated
  • Encourages readers to visit original sources for full details

✅ Metadata

  • Source URLs stored in database
  • Author credits preserved
  • Publication dates maintained

Source Attribution Example

At the bottom of each article, readers see:

📰 Original News Sources

This article was compiled from the following sources and translated to Burmese. 
All credit belongs to the original authors and publishers.

1. "OpenAI Releases GPT-5" by John Doe
   Author: John Doe
   https://techcrunch.com/article/openai-gpt5

2. "GPT-5 Features Breakdown" by Jane Smith  
   Author: Jane Smith
   https://venturebeat.com/ai/gpt5-features

Note: This article is a compilation and translation. For detailed information 
and original content, please visit the source links above.

Transformative Use

Burmddit's use of source material is transformative in nature:

  1. Compilation: We combine 3-5 related articles into one comprehensive piece
  2. Translation: Content is translated to Burmese (a new language audience)
  3. Localization: We adapt context for Myanmar readers
  4. Education: Our purpose is educational access, not commercial replacement

This falls under fair use for news aggregation and educational purposes, similar to:

  • Google News
  • Apple News
  • Flipboard
  • Reddit

Content Sources

Approved Sources:

  • Medium.com (public articles)
  • TechCrunch RSS feeds
  • VentureBeat AI section
  • MIT Technology Review
  • Other publicly accessible AI news sites

Scraping Ethics:

  • ✅ Respect robots.txt
  • ✅ Rate limiting (no site overload)
  • ✅ Use official RSS feeds when available
  • ✅ Only scrape publicly accessible content
  • ✅ No paywalled content

Copyright Compliance

We Follow DMCA Guidelines:

  • Provide clear source attribution
  • Link back to original articles
  • Do not republish full content verbatim
  • Respond to takedown requests within 24 hours

Takedown Requests:

If you are a content creator and want your content removed:

Contact: [your email] Response time: Within 24 hours Required info:

  • URL of Burmddit article
  • URL of your original article
  • Proof of authorship

We will promptly remove any content upon valid request.

Fair Use Justification

Burmddit's use qualifies as fair use under:

1. Purpose and Character

  • Transformative: Compilation + translation + localization
  • Educational: Making AI knowledge accessible in Burmese
  • Non-commercial (initially): Ad-supported, not subscription
  • Different audience: Myanmar tech community (new market)

2. Nature of Original Work

  • Factual news: Not creative fiction
  • Publicly available: All sources are publicly accessible
  • Time-sensitive: News has limited commercial value over time

3. Amount Used

  • Excerpts only: We extract key points, not full articles
  • Multiple sources: No single source is republished entirely
  • Compilation: 3-5 articles compiled into one

4. Market Effect

  • No market harm: We serve a different language/geographic market
  • Drive traffic: Links back to original sources
  • Complementary: Readers visit sources for full details

Reader Transparency

What Readers See:

On Homepage:

  • Each article clearly marked with category
  • "Compiled from multiple sources" note

On Article Page:

  • Prominent "Original Sources" section
  • Individual source cards with titles, authors, links
  • Disclaimer about compilation and translation
  • Encouragement to visit original sources

On About Page:

  • Full explanation of our aggregation process
  • Commitment to attribution
  • Contact info for takedown requests

Technical Implementation

Database Schema:

source_articles JSONB -- Stores all source information
original_sources TEXT[] -- Array of URLs

Frontend Display:

{article.source_articles.map(source => (
  <SourceCard
    title={source.title}
    author={source.author}
    url={source.url}
    key={source.url}
  />
))}

Automatic Attribution:

  • Every compiled article automatically includes sources
  • No manual attribution needed (prevents human error)
  • Database-enforced (can't publish without sources)

Comparison to Similar Services

Burmddit vs. Others:

Service Attribution Translation Purpose
Google News Links only No Aggregation
Apple News Publisher logo No Aggregation
Flipboard Source cards No Aggregation
Burmddit Full attribution + links Yes (Burmese) Aggregation + Translation

Burmddit provides MORE attribution than most aggregators!

Legal Considerations

Why This is Legal:

  1. News Aggregation Exception

    • Established legal precedent (Google News, etc.)
    • Fair use for aggregation of factual news
    • Transformative purpose (compilation + translation)

  2. Educational Purpose

    • Serving underserved language community
    • Making tech knowledge accessible
    • Non-profit motivation initially

  3. Proper Attribution

    • Clear, prominent source attribution
    • Links driving traffic back to sources
    • No attempt to claim original authorship

  4. Transformative Use

    • Not republishing verbatim
    • Compilation of multiple sources
    • Translation to new language
    • Different target audience

  5. No Market Harm

    • Myanmar/Burmese market separate from English
    • Links increase traffic to original sources
    • Complementary, not competitive

Precedents:

  • Kelly v. Arriba Soft (thumbnail images legal)
  • Perfect 10 v. Amazon (transformative use)
  • Authors Guild v. Google (snippets + search legal)
  • Associated Press v. Meltwater (aggregation with links)

Continuous Improvement

We are committed to:

  • ✅ Promptly addressing any attribution concerns
  • ✅ Improving source display and visibility
  • ✅ Respecting creator requests
  • ✅ Following industry best practices
  • ✅ Updating policy as needed

Contact

For content creators:

  • Takedown requests: [email]
  • Attribution concerns: [email]
  • Partnership inquiries: [email]

For readers:

  • General inquiries: [email]
  • Feedback: [email]

Last Updated: February 18, 2026

Burmddit - Making AI knowledge accessible to Myanmar 🇲🇲

Disclaimer

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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