Reuse Policy — How StateLeak Content May Be Used and Shared
The Principle Behind This Policy
StateLeak publishes in the public interest. We want our journalism to be read, referenced, discussed, and used by those it is intended to serve. At the same time, unrestricted republication without attribution or proper contextualisation undermines both our editorial integrity and our legal rights.
This policy is designed to encourage responsible sharing while protecting the standards that make our journalism worth sharing.
Social Media and Online Sharing
Sharing links to StateLeak articles through social media, email, messaging platforms, and personal websites is not only permitted but welcomed. When sharing, please use the original URL. Do not share screenshots of articles without linking to the original source. Do not modify headlines or article text when sharing.
Quotation and Citation
StateLeak content may be quoted for the purposes of commentary, criticism, academic citation, news reporting, or educational use. Quotation should be limited to what is necessary for the purpose, should attribute StateLeak and the relevant author clearly, and should include a link to the original article. Quotation that misrepresents the content, removes context, or implies a position we have not taken is not permitted under any circumstances.
Media and Journalistic Republication
Media organisations wishing to republish StateLeak articles in full, translate our reporting, or adapt our investigations for broadcast or print should contact us to request a licence. We consider republication requests from credible media outlets on the basis of the proposed use, the territory of publication, and the attribution standards offered. We support information circulation — particularly in jurisdictions where independent press access is limited.
Contact: [email protected] — Subject: "Republication Licence Request"
Academic and Research Use
Researchers, academics, and policy professionals may cite, quote, and reference StateLeak reporting in published work, conference presentations, and institutional reports subject to standard academic citation norms. Where StateLeak reporting forms a substantial part of academic research or publication, please inform our editorial team — we value knowing how our journalism contributes to research.
NGO and Civil Society Use
Non-governmental organisations, civil society groups, and public interest advocacy organisations may reference and quote StateLeak reporting in their publications, campaigns, and advocacy materials, provided attribution is accurate and the content is not taken out of context to support positions we have not taken.
If your organisation wishes to translate StateLeak content for use in a specific language or jurisdiction, please contact us. We actively support public interest use in under-served media environments.
Commercial Use
Commercial republication or licensing of StateLeak content — including use in commercial publications, corporate communications, marketing materials, or paid media products — requires a formal licensing agreement. Contact [email protected].
What Is Not Permitted
The following uses are not permitted without explicit written authorisation: republication of full articles in commercial media; translation for commercial distribution; syndication through news aggregators under third-party branding; use in AI training datasets or machine learning systems; and scraping or automated extraction of content for commercial purposes.
