Media Fair Use & Investigative Journalism Policy

Last Updated: April 16, 2025

LianaShantiExposed.com is an independent public interest and investigative journalism platform. All published content is developed with the intent to inform, protect, and raise awareness regarding allegations of coercive control, fraud, and psychological harm involving public figures. Content adheres to established laws governing fair use, free expression, and media rights under U.S., Canadian, and international legal frameworks.

Fair Use – United States

This website makes use of the U.S. fair use doctrine under 17 U.S. Code § 107. Materials are used for commentary, criticism, news reporting, education, or research. This includes:

  • Social media posts
  • Publicly available video and audio excerpts
  • Public documents, interviews, and court filings
  • Transformative analysis and forensic breakdowns

Use is transformative and non-commercial. No ownership is claimed over third-party content except where explicitly stated.

Fair Dealing – Canada

Under Canadian Copyright Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42), this website qualifies for fair dealing for purposes including:

  • News reporting
  • Criticism or review
  • Research and private study
  • Public interest awareness

All use is supported by commentary, citation, or critique. Source material used in this manner does not constitute infringement.

Global Media & Investigative Standards

LianaShantiExposed.com also aligns with international norms of investigative journalism, including:

  • Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (freedom to seek, receive, and impart information)
  • Transparency principles under international press freedom charters
  • OECD whistleblower protections for journalists and watchdogs

Use of public statements, images, or media is conducted in good faith, in line with global investigative practices and protections.

Purpose of Use

All media assets are used for:

  • Investigative reporting
  • Public interest documentation
  • Psychological and legal analysis
  • Cult behavior and coercive influence identification

Non-Endorsement of Subjects

The use of third-party quotes, images, or statements is not an endorsement. Many materials are used in a critical or oppositional context and are clearly identified as such.

Presumption of Innocence

All allegations discussed on this site — whether originating from court filings, public complaints, or social media — are treated as part of ongoing investigations or journalistic inquiry. All individuals mentioned are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. We do not present allegations as definitive proof, and all commentary is based on publicly accessible information intended for critical analysis and public interest reporting.

Takedown Policy

Content used under fair use or fair dealing is not subject to takedown unless proven to be:

  • Maliciously false
  • Misattributed
  • Violating an enforceable court order

This policy is part of our ongoing efforts to protect press freedom, uphold transparency, and safeguard investigative journalism in service of public safety.