Copyright & takedown

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Notice & takedown (India)

If you believe content on Shelf infringes your copyright, send a notice with:

1. Your name and contact email
2. Identification of the copyrighted work
3. The exact Shelf URL where the material appears
4. A statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is not authorized
5. A statement that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act

Email hello@shelf.study with subject line "Copyright takedown notice". We review valid notices and remove or disable access to disputed material where appropriate, consistent with intermediary guidelines under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and related rules.

Counter-notice

If your content was removed in error, reply to our takedown email with your contact details, the removed URL, and a statement under penalty of perjury that the material was removed by mistake or misidentification.