Public Domain Policy

📜 Public Domain Policy

At Public Domain Colorizer, we are committed to preserving and enhancing classic cinema by colorizing and restoring films that are in the public domain. This page explains our policies, verification process, and how we respect intellectual property rights.

🎬 Our Mission

We aim to make historical films more accessible and engaging by using modern AI tools to colorize and enhance public domain movies. Our content is intended for educational, historical, and entertainment purposes — with a focus on public awareness and cultural preservation.

✅ What is the Public Domain?

A work is in the public domain if:

Its copyright has expired, or
It was never subject to copyright, or
It was explicitly released into the public domain

Public domain works are free for everyone to use, remix, share, and build upon — without needing permission or paying royalties.

🔍 How We Verify Public Domain Status

Before colorizing and uploading any film, we:

Research the copyright status of the work in multiple jurisdictions (U.S., EU, etc.)
Use trusted archives such as:
- Archive.org
- Library of Congress
- Wikimedia Commons
Check for:
- Original release date (typically pre-1928 in the U.S.)
- Lack of renewal under historical copyright laws
- Public domain registration, if available

We make every effort to ensure that all works shared on this site are genuinely in the public domain.

🛠️ What We Add

While the original films are public domain, our versions include:

AI colorization (DeOldify, ESRGAN, EDVR)
Video restoration and enhancement
Metadata enrichment (titles, translations, credits)
Descriptive content and tagging for education

These enhancements are made to add artistic and educational value to otherwise forgotten or inaccessible media.

📬 Takedown Requests

We respect the rights of all content creators and copyright holders. If you believe a video or image on this site infringes your rights, please email us at:

📧 investorate@gmail.com

Include the following in your message:

The URL of the content in question
A detailed explanation of your claim
Proof of ownership or copyright interest

We will promptly review and, if necessary, remove the content in question.

⚖️ Legal Disclaimer

This blog is not a legal authority on copyright law. We make good-faith efforts to follow copyright regulations and respect all intellectual property. If you have concerns, please reach out — we’re open to corrections and collaboration.

Thank you for visiting, and we hope you enjoy these restored classics!