Editing Worldpedia:DMCA Takedown Requests (section)

= DMCA Takedown Requests =
Welcome to '''Worldpedia's DMCA Takedown Request''' page. If you believe your copyrighted content has been uploaded to Worldpedia without authorization, you may submit a '''Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedown request'''.

== What is a DMCA Takedown Request? ==
A DMCA takedown request is a legal notice under the '''Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)''' that requests the removal of copyrighted content that has been posted without the copyright owner’s permission.

== How to Submit a DMCA Takedown Request ==
To submit a valid DMCA request, you must include the following details:

'''1️⃣ Identification of the copyrighted work:'''  
Provide the exact title, description, and URL(s) of the allegedly infringing content.

'''2️⃣ Your contact information:'''  
Include your full name, mailing address, phone number, and email address.

'''3️⃣ A statement of good faith:'''  
Confirm that you believe the use of the content is unauthorized under copyright law.

'''4️⃣ A sworn declaration:'''  
Include the following statement:
<pre>
"I hereby declare, under penalty of perjury, that the information in this notification is accurate 
and that I am the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner."
</pre>

'''5️⃣ Your signature:'''  
Include your electronic or physical signature.

Send your request via email to:  
'''dmca@worldpedia.org'''  

OR by mail to:  
'''Worldpedia Legal Department'''  
Directly to our office address  

== What Happens After Submitting a Request? ==
1. '''Review Process:''' Our legal team will review your request within '''5 business days'''.
2. '''Content Removal:''' If the request is valid, the infringing content will be removed.
3. '''Counter-Notification:''' The uploader may submit a counter-claim if they believe the content was removed unfairly.

== How to File a Counter-Notification ==
If you believe your content was removed unfairly due to a DMCA request, you may file a '''DMCA counter-notification''' by including:
- Your contact details.
- The removed content’s details.
- A statement that you have a good faith belief that the content was removed in error.
- A statement agreeing to jurisdiction in the appropriate legal district.

Send counter-notifications to:  
''' dmca@worldpedia.org'''

== 🚨 Important Notes ==
* ⚠️ '''Submitting false DMCA claims''' is illegal and may result in legal consequences.  
* ⚠️ '''Repeated copyright violations''' may lead to account suspension.  
* ⚠️ '''Worldpedia only processes valid DMCA requests'''—general copyright concerns should be discussed at [[Worldpedia:Copyrights]].  

== Related Pages ==
* [[Worldpedia:Copyrights]]
* [[Worldpedia:Terms of Use]]
* [[Worldpedia:Dispute Resolution]]

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