DMCA Policy

1. Overview

Chapterwing produces and publishes audiobook adaptations of literary works. We publish only works that are in the public domain, that we are licensed or otherwise authorized to adapt, or that are provided to us with the necessary rights. We respect the intellectual property rights of others and respond promptly to valid claims of copyright infringement under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), 17 U.S.C. § 512. Chapterwing has registered a designated agent with the U.S. Copyright Office to receive notifications of claimed infringement.

2. Scope of Takedown Requests

Takedown notices may concern the underlying literary work, the audio adaptation produced by Chapterwing, accompanying cover art or metadata, or any combination of these. Please specify in your notice which materials your claim covers so that we can act on the correct content. Upon receipt of a valid notice, we will promptly disable public access to the identified title and remove the associated audio files.

Whether or not a notice satisfies every formal requirement, Chapterwing may, in its sole discretion, remove or disable access to any content in response to a credible claim of infringement. Removal of a title does not constitute an admission of liability.

3. Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice

If you believe that material on Chapterwing infringes a copyright you own or are authorized to act on behalf of, you may submit a written notice to our designated agent. To be effective under 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3), your notice must include all of the following:

• A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.
• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or a representative list if multiple works at a single site are covered.
• Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing, with sufficient detail (such as the URL or chapter title) to permit us to locate it.
• Your contact information, including full legal name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
• A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf.

Notices that do not substantially comply with these requirements may not be legally effective, and we may not be able to act on them. We aim to acknowledge and act on valid takedown notices within 48 hours of receipt.

4. Counter-Notification

If you believe that material you submitted or are responsible for was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification to our designated agent. To be effective under 17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(3), your counter-notification must include all of the following:

• Your physical or electronic signature.
• Identification of the material that was removed or disabled and the location at which the material appeared before it was removed or disabled.
• A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.
• Your full legal name, mailing address, and telephone number.
• A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal district court for the judicial district in which your address is located, or, if your address is outside the United States, for any judicial district in which Chapterwing may be found, and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original takedown notice or an agent of that person.

5. Counter-Notification Procedure

Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, Chapterwing will promptly provide a copy to the party who submitted the original takedown notice. Unless that party files an action seeking a court order against the alleged infringer within ten to fourteen business days of our forwarding the counter-notification, we will restore the removed material in our discretion.

6. Repeat Infringers

Chapterwing has adopted and reasonably implements a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, the access of any party who repeatedly provides infringing material to Chapterwing or repeatedly causes infringing material to be hosted by Chapterwing.

7. Designated Agent Contact Information

All DMCA takedown notices and counter-notifications must be sent to our designated agent by email at the address below. Please include "DMCA Takedown Request" or "DMCA Counter-Notification" in the subject line.

8. Misrepresentations

Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material is infringing, or that material was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, may be liable for damages, including costs and attorneys' fees incurred by Chapterwing or by the alleged infringer or copyright owner as a result of the misrepresentation.

9. Disclaimer

The information on this page is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. If you require legal guidance regarding the DMCA or your rights under copyright law, please consult a qualified attorney.