DMCA Policy

Updated: June 14, 2026
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OpenThreadNews respects intellectual property rights and expects contributors, readers, and third parties to do the same.

This DMCA Policy explains how OpenThreadNews responds to copyright infringement claims in accordance with applicable copyright laws, including the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

If you believe that material published on OpenThreadNews infringes your copyright, you may submit a copyright complaint as described below.

Copyright Respect

OpenThreadNews strives to respect copyrights, trademarks, licensing agreements, and intellectual property rights.

We make reasonable efforts to:

Credit original creators
Attribute source materials appropriately
Respect licensing requirements
Address valid copyright concerns promptly

For additional information regarding sourcing and attribution, please review:

Sources & Attribution Policy

Filing a Copyright Complaint

If you believe that copyrighted material has been used on OpenThreadNews without authorization, please provide a written notice containing the following information:

Required Information

Your full name
Your contact information
Identification of the copyrighted work
Identification of the allegedly infringing material
The URL of the content in question
A statement that you believe the use is unauthorized
A statement that the information provided is accurate
A statement made under penalty of perjury that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
Your physical or electronic signature

Incomplete requests may require additional information before review can occur.

Submission of Notices

https://openthreadnews.com/contact

Please include “DMCA Notice” in the subject line or message heading whenever possible.

Review Process

Upon receiving a properly submitted complaint, OpenThreadNews may:

Review the claim
Request additional information
Temporarily remove content
Restrict access to content
Contact the original contributor
Decline claims that appear incomplete or unsupported

The specific response may vary depending on the circumstances and available evidence.

Counter-Notifications

If content is removed in response to a copyright complaint and the affected contributor believes the removal was made in error, a counter-notification may be submitted.

Counter-notifications should include:

Identification of the removed content
The location where the content previously appeared
A statement made under penalty of perjury that the removal resulted from a mistake or misidentification
Contact information
Consent to the appropriate legal jurisdiction where applicable
A physical or electronic signature

Valid counter-notifications may be reviewed before further action is taken.

Repeat Infringers

OpenThreadNews reserves the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate access for contributors or users who repeatedly violate intellectual property rights.