Copyright & DMCA Policy
BlueNov strongly respects the legal rights of authors, translators, illustrators, and publishers. We provide expedited takedown and review procedures.
1. Our Intellectual Property Commitment
BlueNov (bluenov.me) is an online reader platform for web literature. We adhere strictly to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512), the European Union Digital Services Act (DSA), and international copyright conventions.
All literary stories, novel translations, chapter texts, character artwork, and book covers are the property of their respective creators, translators, or authorized rights holders. We do not claim ownership of hosted literary works. It is our policy to respond expeditiously to clear, valid notices of alleged copyright infringement.
2. How to Submit a Formal DMCA Notice
To ensure compliance with 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3), your notification of claimed infringement must include all of the following elements:
- Identification of the copyrighted work: The title, author name, and evidence/links demonstrating original ownership or publication.
- Identification of the allegedly infringing material: The specific BlueNov URL(s) (e.g.
https://bluenov.me/novels/[slug]/chapter-1) where the disputed material is located. - Your contact information: Full legal name, mailing address, telephone number, and official email address.
- Good faith statement: "I have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law."
- Accuracy & Perjury statement: "I state, under penalty of perjury, that the information in this notification is accurate and that I am the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner."
- Physical or electronic signature: A typed legal signature (e.g.
/s/ John Doe) of the copyright owner or authorized representative.
3. Notice Template for Rights Holders
You may copy and complete this standard notice format to expedite review:
To: BlueNov Copyright Compliance Agent Email: contact@bluenov.me Subject: DMCA Notice of Copyright Infringement 1. IDENTIFICATION OF COPYRIGHTED WORK: Title of Work: [Title of Original Novel / Artwork] Original Author / Rights Holder: [Author Name / Publishing House] Proof of Ownership / Original Publication URL: [Link to official source or registration] 2. IDENTIFICATION OF ALLEGEDLY INFRINGING MATERIAL: Location on BlueNov: https://bluenov.me/novels/[slug]/[chapter] Description of Infringement: [e.g. Unauthorized full text chapter / novel upload] 3. CONTACT INFORMATION OF COMPLAINING PARTY: Full Legal Name: [Your Full Name] Organization / Title: [e.g. Author, Publisher, or Authorized Legal Representative] Physical Address: [Physical Mailing Address] Telephone Number: [Telephone Number] Email Address: [Official Email Address] 4. STATEMENTS OF GOOD FAITH & ACCURACY: - I have a good faith belief that use of the copyrighted material described above is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law. - I swear, under penalty of perjury, that the information in this notification is accurate and that I am the copyright owner or am authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed. 5. SIGNATURE: Electronic Signature: /s/ [Your Full Name] Date: [YYYY-MM-DD]
4. Counter-Notice Procedure
If you believe material you submitted was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may send a written Counter-Notification under 17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(3) to contact@bluenov.me.
Upon receipt of a valid counter-notice, we will forward a copy to the complaining party. If no federal court action is initiated within 10-14 business days, access to the material may be restored.
5. Repeat Infringer Policy
In accordance with the DMCA and digital service standards, BlueNov maintains a strict policy regarding repeat infringers.
Accounts or contributors that repeatedly submit unauthorized copyrighted material will have their accounts permanently terminated and will be prohibited from uploading or contributing content.
