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DMCA & Copyright

DMCA & Copyright

Black People Forum respects intellectual-property rights and expects users and contributors to do the same.

Copyright Complaints

If you believe copyrighted material is being used on Black People Forum in a way that infringes your rights, you may submit a copyright complaint through our Contact page. Use a subject line that clearly states DMCA / Copyright Notice.

Information to Include

For a notice intended to comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, provide the information required by applicable law, including:

  • Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.
  • Identification and URL of the material you want removed or disabled.
  • Your name and sufficient contact information.
  • A statement that you have a good-faith belief the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
  • A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act for the owner.
  • Your physical or electronic signature.

Counter-Notices

If content you submitted was removed because of a copyright complaint and you believe the removal was mistaken or the material was misidentified, you may submit a counter-notice containing the information required by applicable law.

Misrepresentations

Knowingly making material misrepresentations in a copyright notice or counter-notice may have legal consequences. Consider obtaining legal advice if you are uncertain about your rights or obligations.

Other Copyright Requests

For permissions, licensing, attribution, or non-DMCA copyright questions, use the same Contact page and clearly describe the material and requested use.