darkgathering adheres to 17 U.S.C. ยง 512 and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”). Our policy is to promptly respond to infringement notices and take appropriate actions under the DMCA and other applicable intellectual property laws.
If you find your copyrighted material posted on darkgathering or discover links to your copyrighted material through our search engine and wish to have this material removed, please provide a written communication containing the following details. Be aware that misrepresenting information infringing on your copyrights may result in liability for damages, including costs and attorneys’ fees. It is advisable to seek legal assistance from an attorney before proceeding.
Your copyright infringement claim must include the following elements:
- Evidence of authorization to act on behalf of the owner of the exclusive right allegedly infringed.
- Sufficient contact information, including a valid email address, to facilitate communication with you.
- Detailed identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed, including at least one search term under which the material appears in darkgathering’s search results.
- A statement expressing the complaining party’s good faith belief that the use of the material in the complained manner is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- A statement that the information provided in the notification is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the allegedly infringed exclusive right.
- The notice must be signed by the authorized person acting on behalf of the owner of the exclusive right allegedly being infringed.
Send the written infringement notice to the following address and an email notification to [email protected]
Note: We do not accept post mail; please send an email. Avoid sending PDFs or Scanned PDFs, as we filter all attachments.
Please allow 1-2 business days for an email response. Sending your complaint to other parties, such as our Internet Service Provider, will not expedite your request and may result in a delayed response due to improper filing.