DMCA Copyright Policy

Effective Date: October 31, 2025
Routinova respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users to do the same. This policy outlines our procedures for addressing copyright infringement claims under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), 17 U.S.C. § 512.

1. Our Commitment to Copyright Compliance

At Routinova, we are committed to producing original, high-quality content. All articles are professionally researched, rewritten, and reviewed to ensure originality and compliance with copyright law. We do not republish content verbatim and maintain strict editorial standards to prevent plagiarism.

However, if you believe content on our Site infringes your copyright, we take such claims seriously and will investigate promptly.

2. Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice

Before You File

Please ensure you have a valid copyright claim. Fair use, public domain content, and properly attributed excerpts do not constitute infringement. Filing false DMCA claims may result in legal liability.

If you believe content on Routinova infringes your copyright, submit a DMCA takedown notice to our designated agent with the following information:

Required Information

Identification of copyrighted work: Describe the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed, including registration number (if registered).
Identification of infringing material: Provide the URL(s) of the allegedly infringing content on Routinova.
Your contact information: Full name, mailing address, phone number, and email address.
Good faith statement: A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
Accuracy statement: A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
Signature: Physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent.

3. DMCA Designated Agent

Send DMCA takedown notices to our designated agent at:

Email: [email protected]

Subject Line: "DMCA Takedown Notice"

⚠️ Note: Only DMCA notices should be sent to this email. For general inquiries, contact [email protected].

4. Our Response Process

Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, we will:

Review the notice to ensure it meets DMCA requirements.
Investigate the claim by comparing the allegedly infringing content with the copyrighted work.
Take action within 48 hours:
- Remove or disable access to the content if the claim is valid.
- Notify you if the claim is invalid or incomplete.
Notify the content creator (if applicable) and provide an opportunity to file a counter-notice.

5. Filing a Counter-Notice

If you believe content was removed in error or due to misidentification, you may file a DMCA counter-notice with the following information:

Your name, address, phone number, and email
Identification of the removed content and its previous URL
A statement under penalty of perjury that the content was removed due to mistake or misidentification
Consent to jurisdiction of the federal court in your district
Your physical or electronic signature

Send counter-notices to: [email protected]

We will forward your counter-notice to the original complainant. If they do not file a lawsuit within 10-14 business days, we may restore the content.

6. Repeat Infringer Policy

Routinova will terminate access for users or contributors who are repeat copyright infringers, in accordance with DMCA requirements.

7. False Claims & Abuse

⚠️ Legal Warning

Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that content is infringing may be liable for damages, including costs and attorneys' fees. Do not file false or frivolous DMCA claims.

8. Questions About This Policy

For non-DMCA questions about our copyright policy or editorial standards, contact:

Editorial Team: [email protected]
General Inquiries: [email protected]