Copyright Policy
We respect intellectual property rights and comply with the Copyright Act, 1957 and international copyright laws.
DMCA CompliantLegal Compliance
Engineering Notes operates under the Copyright Act, 1957 (India), Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), and other applicable international copyright laws. We have zero tolerance for copyright infringement.
We provide a platform for educational content sharing while ensuring that all content respects the intellectual property rights of original creators. Users are responsible for ensuring they have the right to share any content they upload.
You May Upload:
- Your own original notes and study materials
- Content you have explicit permission to share
- Public domain educational materials
- Content under Creative Commons or similar open licenses
- Fair use excerpts for educational commentary (with proper attribution)
Prohibited Actions:
- • Uploading copyrighted textbooks, papers, or materials without permission
- • Sharing content owned by publishers, institutions, or other individuals
- • Reproducing copyrighted diagrams, figures, or illustrations
- • Uploading course materials created by professors without consent
Proactive Measures:
- Content review before publication
- Automated copyright detection systems
- User reporting system for copyright violations
- Regular audits of uploaded content
Response Actions:
- Immediate removal of infringing content
- Account suspension for repeat violations
- Cooperation with legal proceedings
- Notification to copyright holders
Filing a DMCA Notice:
Response Time: 24-48 hours
We process all valid DMCA notices within 2 business days
Required Information:
- • Your contact information and signature
- • Description of the copyrighted work
- • Location of the infringing content on our platform
- • Statement of good faith belief
- • Statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury
Counter-Notification Process:
If you believe your content was removed in error, you may file a counter-notification:
- • Must be filed within 10 business days
- • Include your contact information and signature
- • Provide statement under penalty of perjury
- • Content may be restored after 10-14 business days
Submit DMCA Takedown Notice
Educational Fair Use May Include:
- Brief excerpts for commentary or criticism
- Small portions of work for analysis or discussion
- Quotations with proper attribution for educational purposes
- Transformative use that adds new meaning or purpose
Factors Considered:
- Purpose and character of use (educational vs. commercial)
- Nature of the copyrighted work
- Amount and substantiality of the portion used
- Effect on the market for the original work
Important Note
Fair use is determined on a case-by-case basis. When in doubt, seek permission from the copyright owner or consult with a legal professional.
Copyright Questions or Concerns?
Contact our legal team for any copyright-related questions or to report infringement.
For takedown notices and counter-notifications
For general copyright questions and concerns