What do I do if I believe a portion of LEPnet.org material infringes my copyright?

Contributors to LEPnet.org are responsible for reviewing all material prior to publication to determine the correct ownership of the material, and to obtain the appropriate licenses to make the material available on LEPNet.org. LEPnet.org will promptly remove any material that is determined to be infringing on the rights of others. If you believe that a portion of LEPnet.org material infringes on your copyright, please contact us using the contact page.

To file the notification, you must be either the copyright owner of the work or an individual authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner. Your notification must include:

  • Identification of the copyrighted work or, in the case of multiple works at the same location, a representative list of such works at that site.
  • Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity. You must include sufficient information, such as a specific URL or other specific identification, for us to locate the material.
  • Information for us to be able to contact the claimant (e.g. email address, phone number).
  • A statement that the claimant believes that the use of the material has not been authorized by the copyright owner or an authorized agent.
  • A statement that the information in the notification is accurate and that the claimant is, or is authorized to act on behalf of, the copyright owner.

If you do not include an electronic signature with your claim, you may be asked to send or fax a follow-up copy with a signature.