DMCA Notice & Copyright Policy

Our Copyright Commitment

TheNovelDex is committed to respecting the intellectual property rights of authors, translators, publishers, and other copyright holders. As a novel indexing and discovery platform, we operate under the principles of fair use and good faith copyright compliance.

We act only as an indexing and discovery service and do not host copyrighted works. Links are provided for convenience; rights holders may contact us to report concerns.

Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe that content on TheNovelDex infringes your copyright or that we have linked to unauthorized content, we encourage you to contact us directly first. As a good faith platform, we prefer to work cooperatively with rights holders.

To submit a DMCA notice, email [email protected] with the URL(s), a short description of the copyrighted work, and your contact information. Include a statement that you are the owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner.

Counter-Notice

If you believe content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notice including your contact details and a statement under penalty of perjury; we will follow applicable law.

Our Response

We review valid reports promptly and take action when appropriate. Expect an acknowledgment within 7–10 business days.

Designated DMCA Agent

We investigate repeat infringement and may remove offending links or restrict accounts when necessary. False or frivolous claims may carry legal penalties.