DMCA Policy

Last Updated: May 6, 2025

At Genius Authors LLC, we respect intellectual property rights and expect our clients and partners to do the same. This Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) Policy outlines how we handle copyright complaints related to our website and services.

If you believe your copyrighted work has been used in a way that constitutes copyright infringement on our platform, please review the information below and follow the outlined process.

Understanding the DMCA

The DMCA provides copyright holders with a legal avenue to request the removal of content that allegedly infringes on their rights. You can find official guidance from the U.S. Copyright Office here.

This policy is not legal advice. We recommend consulting an attorney to better understand your rights and responsibilities before submitting a DMCA notice or counter-notice.

Your Responsibility

By submitting a DMCA takedown request:

You certify, under penalty of perjury, that the information provided is accurate.
You acknowledge the seriousness of the claim—false notices may result in civil liability or criminal penalties.
You confirm that you’ve investigated the claim and that the use is not permitted under copyright exceptions (such as fair use).

Please do not submit automated takedown notices or use bots. Only trained professionals should evaluate and submit claims.

Before You File a Notice

If you can, try reaching out to the content owner directly. Many disputes can be resolved quickly without legal intervention.

How to Submit a DMCA Takedown Notice

To request the removal of allegedly infringing material hosted by Genius Authors LLC, send an email to legal@geniusauthors.com with the following information:

Your full name and electronic signature
Identification of the copyrighted work you believe is being infringed (include links or detailed description)
Identification of the infringing material and where it appears on our platform (URL or description)
Your contact information: mailing address, phone number, and email
A good faith statement that the use of the material is not authorized by you, your agent, or the law
A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and you are the copyright holder (or authorized to act on their behalf)

Notices lacking this information may be delayed or rejected.

If you prefer to submit your claim by mail:
Genius Authors LLC
16192 Coastal Highway
Lewes, DE 19958
United States

Please note that email is the fastest method of processing. legal@geniusauthors.com

Counter Notification

If you believe your content was removed by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notice. This must include:

Your name, address, and contact details
A description of the material and where it appeared before removal
A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the content was wrongly removed
Your consent to jurisdiction in the U.S. federal court where you live (or where Genius Authors LLC is located, if you’re outside the U.S.)
Your electronic signature

Counter-notices should be sent to the same email or address listed above.

Once we receive a valid counter-notice, we may reinstate the content within 10–14 business days unless the original claimant notifies us of a court action.

Transparency

We may share the contents of your DMCA notice or counter-notice with the affected party. By submitting a request, you consent to this disclosure.

If you have any questions about Genius Authors LLC, our services, or our copyright policies, feel free to contact us at legal@geniusauthors.com.