Legal
DMCA Policy
Our policy for handling copyright infringement claims under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
Last updated: July 21, 2026
1. Overview
CEGEN respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users of our Service to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 ("DMCA"), we will respond promptly to claims of copyright infringement committed using our Service.
2. Reporting Copyright Infringement
If you believe that content on CEGEN infringes your copyright, please send a written notification ("DMCA Notice") to our designated Copyright Agent with the following information:
- A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
- Identification of the infringing material and its location on our website (URL)
- Your contact information (name, address, telephone, and email)
- A statement that you have a good faith belief the use is not authorized
- A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
3. Designated Copyright Agent
Send DMCA notices to:
4. Counter-Notification
If you believe your content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notification containing:
- Your physical or electronic signature
- Identification of the removed material and its former location
- A statement under penalty of perjury that removal was a mistake or misidentification
- Your name, address, and telephone number
- Consent to jurisdiction of the federal court in your district
Send counter-notifications to dmca@cegen.org.
5. Repeat Infringers
CEGEN reserves the right to terminate access for users who are repeat infringers of copyright or other intellectual property rights, in appropriate circumstances.
6. False Claims
Please note that under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material is infringing may be subject to liability for damages, including costs and attorney fees.
Have questions about this policy? Contact us at legal@cegen.org