Copyright Infringement and DMCA Policy
Last updated September 23, 2025
We at vocabtion (“we”, “us”, “our”, or the “Website”) respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect its users to do the same. We recognize that certain content, including images, video embeddings, and excerpts of song lyrics or scripts from popular series, movies, and other media, may appear on this website under the “Fair Use” doctrine of U.S. copyright law and equivalent provisions in the UK and EU.
Fair Use Policy
As per Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 (U.S.), allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such ascriticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Similar statutory exceptions apply in the UK and EU under the doctrines of fair dealing and other equivalent copyright limitations.
In determining whether the use of copyrighted material qualifies as “Fair Use” (or its equivalent in other jurisdictions), the following factors are considered, though they are not exclusive:
Besides honoring the mentioned factors which tip the usage of content in favor of “Fair Use”, we make it a point to also credit the original copyright holders in-place when displaying copyrighted content on the Website.
In determining whether the use of copyrighted material qualifies as “Fair Use” (or its equivalent in other jurisdictions), the following factors are considered, though they are not exclusive:
- Purpose and Character of the Use
- Non-commercial, educational, scholarly, or transformative uses (such as commentary, criticism, or parody) weigh in favor of “Fair Use”.
- Amount and Substantiality
- Only limited portions of the original work are used, and usage is not aimed or sufficient to substitute the original work’s purpose.
- Effect on the Market
- The use does not substitute for or negatively impact the market value or potential revenue of the original copyrighted work.
Besides honoring the mentioned factors which tip the usage of content in favor of “Fair Use”, we make it a point to also credit the original copyright holders in-place when displaying copyrighted content on the Website.
Copyright Infringement & DMCA Takedown Procedure
If you are a copyright owner (or authorized to act on behalf of one) and believe that content on this website infringes upon your copyright, you may submit a notification in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) or applicable laws in your jurisdiction.
Your notice must include the following:
Upon receipt of a valid takedown notice, we will promptly remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content.
Your notice must include the following:
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
- Identification of the material claimed to be infringing, and information sufficient to locate it on the Website.
- Your contact information (full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email).
- A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information provided is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf.
- Your physical or electronic signature.
Upon receipt of a valid takedown notice, we will promptly remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content.