DMCA

At ArticleExplore, we respect the intellectual property rights of others and comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). This DMCA Policy explains how we handle copyright infringement claims and what you can do if you believe your copyrighted material has been used without permission on our website.

Filing a DMCA Complaint

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used or displayed on ArticleExplore without authorization, you can file a DMCA complaint. To ensure a swift response, please include the following information in your complaint:

  • Identification of the Copyrighted Work: Provide a detailed description of the copyrighted material you believe has been infringed. If applicable, include a URL to where it is publicly accessible.
  • Location of the Infringing Material: Provide the URL or a detailed description of where the allegedly infringing material is located on our website.
  • Contact Information: Include your full name, address, phone number, and email address so we can reach you if needed.
  • Statement of Good Faith: Include a statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material in question is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
  • Statement of Authority: Confirm that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
  • Electronic Signature: Include your electronic signature, which can be your name typed at the end of the complaint.

Send your DMCA complaint to us at [email protected] with “DMCA Complaint” in the subject line.

Response to DMCA Complaints

Once we receive a DMCA complaint with all required information, we will:

  1. Review the Complaint: We will assess the validity of the complaint and determine if the material in question should be removed.
  2. Remove the Infringing Material: If we determine that the complaint is valid, we will remove or disable access to the infringing material.
  3. Notify the Alleged Infringer: If we remove content, we will notify the person or entity responsible for the content and inform them of their right to file a counter-notice.

Filing a Counter-Notice

If your content has been removed due to a DMCA complaint and you believe it was removed in error, you may file a counter-notice. To do so, you must include the following information:

  • Identification of the Removed Material: Describe the content that was removed and where it appeared on our website.
  • Statement of Good Faith: Include a statement under penalty of perjury that you believe the content was removed due to a mistake or misidentification.
  • Statement of Jurisdiction: Confirm that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court in which you are located.
  • Contact Information: Provide your full name, address, phone number, and email address.
  • Electronic Signature: Include your electronic signature, which can be your name typed at the end of the counter-notice.

Send your counter-notice to us at [email protected] with “DMCA Counter-Notice” in the subject line.