FAQ: Why did I receive a DMCA takedown notice?
You received a DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) takedown notice because:
- An author or their authorized representative has identified their copyrighted material on your website.
- This material is being shared without the author’s permission.
- The author or their representative has requested removal of the infringing content.
Key points to understand:
- We act on behalf of authors to protect their intellectual property rights.
- The DMCA allows authors to safeguard their work from unauthorized distribution.
- Hosting an author’s copyrighted material without permission is illegal, even if you didn’t upload it yourself.
Next steps:
- Review the notice to identify the specific content the author claims is infringing.
- Remove or disable access to the material promptly.
- Inform us once you’ve taken action.
