DMCA & Copyright Policy

Introduction

Document Fetch respects intellectual property rights and expects everyone who uses the site to do the same. This DMCA & Copyright Policy explains how Document Fetch relates to third-party content, how rights holders can send a notice, and how we respond.

Document Fetch provides tools that process publicly accessible document URLs from platforms such as Scribd, Studocu, SlideShare, Academia.edu, and Issuu. We do not operate those platforms, we do not claim ownership of their libraries, and we do not design Document Fetch to bypass paywalls, logins, DRM, CAPTCHA, or other access controls.

How Document Fetch handles content

In typical use, a visitor pastes a link to a document page that already exists on a third-party host. Document Fetch validates the URL, attempts only public processing methods, and may temporarily prepare a downloadable artifact when public assets are available. Temporary files and download tokens are short-lived. Document Fetch is not a permanent file-hosting service and is not intended as a mirror of another platform’s catalog.

Because the original document usually remains under the control of the source platform and its uploader, many copyright issues are best addressed first with that source platform. Document Fetch can still review notices that identify a specific Document Fetch-related URL or processing path so we can take appropriate action on our side.

Our position on copyright and access controls

We do not encourage users to process private, restricted, or unauthorized material. Our product messaging and tool responses are written to make limits clear: if a source blocks automated access or does not expose a public file, Document Fetch should fail honestly rather than invent a download. Users remain responsible for confirming they have the right to access and use any document they submit.

Trademarks and brand names of third-party platforms appear on Document Fetch for identification only. Their appearance does not imply endorsement.

Reporting a copyright concern

If you are the owner of a copyrighted work, or an agent authorized to act for the owner, and you believe that material processed through Document Fetch infringes your copyright, please send a written notice that includes as much of the following as possible:

Send the notice through our Contact form with a subject such as “DMCA Notice,” or email support when mail delivery is configured. Incomplete notices may delay our ability to act because we may need to request missing details before taking a final step.

• Your full legal name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
• A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed. If multiple works are covered by one notice, a representative list is helpful.
• The specific Document Fetch page, tool URL, or user-submitted source link that you want us to review. Exact URLs make investigation faster and more accurate.
• 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 that the information in the notice is accurate, and under penalty of perjury that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner’s behalf.
• A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent.

What happens after we receive a notice

When we receive a notice that substantially complies with the requirements above, we will review it promptly. Depending on the facts, appropriate action may include investigating whether Document Fetch is processing the identified link, restricting or disabling processing for that specific URL pattern where technically feasible, preserving relevant logs for a reasonable period, and communicating with the complainant about next steps.

Because Document Fetch often does not permanently host the underlying work, “takedown” on our side may look different from takedown on a traditional file host. In many cases the most effective remedy is also notifying the source platform that stores or displays the original document. We may remind complainants of that option so rights can be enforced where the content actually lives.

Counter-notices and disputes between parties

Document Fetch is not a court and cannot decide every ownership dispute. If a user or another party believes a notice was submitted in error, they may contact us with supporting information. Where the law provides a counter-notice process for hosted material, we will follow applicable requirements to the extent they apply to our role. Parties may still need to resolve remaining disputes between themselves or through proper legal channels.

Submitting a knowingly false copyright claim or counter-claim can create legal exposure for the person who submits it. Please only send notices you have carefully verified.

Repeat concerns and misuse

If we receive repeated, valid notices tied to the same patterns of misuse, we may expand technical restrictions, block abusive automated traffic, or take other steps consistent with our Terms. Conversely, if someone repeatedly abuses the notice process to harass others or disrupt legitimate public-tool use, we may reject frivolous filings and preserve records of the abuse.

Users who attempt to use Document Fetch to distribute infringing copies at scale violate our Terms of Service and may lose access to the tools.

Reporting to source platforms

For content hosted on Scribd, Studocu, SlideShare, Academia.edu, or Issuu, rights holders should also use that platform’s official copyright reporting channel. Those services control the original page, uploader account, and long-term availability of the work. Document Fetch’s review addresses our independent tool and any temporary processing artifacts under our control; it does not replace the source platform’s process.

Trademarks and other IP

If you believe Document Fetch is misusing your trademark in a way that creates confusion about affiliation or endorsement, contact us with details of the mark, the URL where it appears, and the correction you request. We use third-party names primarily to describe which public links our tools support. We will review good-faith trademark concerns and adjust wording or presentation when appropriate.

Privacy of notices

Information included in a copyright notice is handled according to our Privacy Policy. We may share notice details with service providers who help us operate email or hosting, or with advisors when needed to evaluate a claim. We may also retain notices to document our compliance efforts.