Last Updated: April 2, 2026
1. Ownership of Content
All content published on In The Know Houston (intheknowhouston.com) is the property of In The Know Houston unless otherwise noted. This includes but is not limited to written articles, blog posts, guides, reviews, photographs, illustrations, graphics, logos, page designs, and any other original material created by or on behalf of In The Know Houston. All content is protected under the copyright laws of the United States and the State of Texas.
2. Permitted Use
You are welcome to share links to our articles on social media, personal blogs, or other platforms. You may quote brief excerpts of our content for the purpose of commentary, criticism, or news reporting, provided that proper attribution is given to In The Know Houston and a direct link to the original article is included. “Brief excerpt” means no more than two consecutive sentences or 75 words, whichever is shorter.
3. Prohibited Use
Without prior written permission from In The Know Houston, you may not reproduce, republish, or repost any article in full or in substantial part on any website, blog, newsletter, print publication, or social media platform. You may not copy, distribute, or display our photographs, illustrations, or graphics for any purpose. You may not use our content to train, develop, or improve any artificial intelligence model, machine learning system, or automated content tool. You may not modify, adapt, or create derivative works based on our content. You may not use our content in any way that implies endorsement, affiliation, or partnership with In The Know Houston without written consent. You may not frame, embed, or mirror any portion of this website on another site without authorization.
4. Use of Our Name and Logo
The name “In The Know Houston” and any associated logos, wordmarks, or branding elements are the intellectual property of In The Know Houston. You may not use our name or logo in any context that suggests endorsement, sponsorship, or official affiliation without written approval. This includes use on merchandise, advertising materials, third-party websites, social media accounts, or print publications.
5. Photographs and Visual Content
All photographs and visual content on this site are either original works created by In The Know Houston, licensed for our use, or used with permission. You may not download, screenshot, copy, or reuse any images from this website without written permission. If you are a photographer or artist whose work appears on this site and you have concerns about its use, please contact us directly and we will address the matter promptly.
6. Content Syndication and Licensing
If you are interested in republishing, syndicating, or licensing content from In The Know Houston for use in your publication, website, newsletter, or other platform, please contact us in advance. We handle licensing requests on a case-by-case basis. All approved uses will require proper attribution and, in most cases, a licensing agreement.
7. User-Submitted Content
By submitting content to In The Know Houston — including tips, photos, comments, messages, or suggestions — you represent that you own the rights to that content or have permission to share it. You grant In The Know Houston a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual right to use, edit, publish, and distribute that content across our website and related platforms. You retain ownership of your original content, but you acknowledge that we are not required to use, return, or compensate you for submissions unless a separate written agreement is in place.
8. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Notice
In The Know Houston respects the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that content on our website infringes upon your copyright, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice. Your notice must include the following:
A description of the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed. The specific URL or location on our site where the allegedly infringing content appears. Your full name, mailing address, phone number, and email address. A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law. A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner. Your physical or electronic signature.
Please send DMCA notices to our contact page.
We will review all valid DMCA notices and take appropriate action, which may include removing or disabling access to the allegedly infringing content. Notices that do not comply with the requirements above may not receive a response.
9. Counter-Notification
If you believe that content you posted was removed or disabled as a result of a DMCA notice filed in error, you may submit a counter-notification. Your counter-notification must include a description of the material that was removed and its original location, a statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed by mistake or misidentification, your full name, address, phone number, and email address, a statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the federal courts located in Harris County, Texas, and your physical or electronic signature.
Counter-notifications should be sent to the same email address listed above.
10. Repeat Infringers
In The Know Houston reserves the right to terminate access or take other appropriate action against any user or party who repeatedly infringes upon the copyrights of others.
11. Artificial Intelligence and Automated Use
You may not use any content from In The Know Houston — including text, images, metadata, or site structure — as input for training, fine-tuning, or developing artificial intelligence systems, large language models, machine learning tools, or any automated content generation technology. This prohibition applies regardless of whether the use is commercial or non-commercial and regardless of the method of access, including scraping, crawling, API access, or manual collection.
12. Governing Law
This Copyright Policy is governed by the laws of the United States and the State of Texas. Any disputes arising from copyright claims related to content on this site shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Harris County, Texas.
13. Changes to This Policy
In The Know Houston reserves the right to update this Copyright Policy at any time. Changes will be posted to this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
14. Contact
For copyright inquiries, licensing requests, or to report a potential infringement, please contact us.