DMCA / Copyright Policy

DMCA / COPYRIGHT POLICY

Last Updated: June 13, 2026

1. Introduction

The Open Handbook (“Website”), accessible at https://theopenhandbook.com, respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users and contributors to do the same.

This Copyright Policy explains:

  • How copyright concerns may be reported;
  • How we respond to allegations of infringement;
  • How copyright owners can submit notices;
  • How users may submit counter-notifications.

2. Ownership of Website Content

Unless otherwise stated, original content published on The Open Handbook, including but not limited to:

  • Articles;
  • Editorial compilations;
  • Headlines;
  • Original graphics;
  • Website design elements;
  • Logos;
  • Custom illustrations;
  • Original research and analysis;

is the property of The Open Handbook and/or its respective authors and is protected by applicable copyright laws.

All rights are reserved.

3. Permitted Use

Visitors may:

  • Read and share links to our articles;
  • Quote limited excerpts for commentary, criticism, education, or news reporting with proper attribution;
  • Reference our work by providing a direct hyperlink to the original source.

Visitors may not:

  • Republish entire articles without permission;
  • Copy substantial portions of content;
  • Reproduce our content for commercial purposes;
  • Remove copyright notices;
  • Present our work as their own.

4. Fair Use

The Open Handbook may occasionally reproduce limited portions of copyrighted materials for purposes such as:

  • News reporting;
  • Commentary;
  • Criticism;
  • Review;
  • Research;
  • Education.

Such use is believed to constitute “fair use” or equivalent lawful exceptions under applicable copyright laws.

If you believe that your copyrighted material has been used improperly, please contact us using the procedure described below.

5. Copyright Infringement Notification

If you are a copyright owner or authorized representative and believe that material appearing on this Website infringes your copyright, please submit a written notice containing the following information:

Required Information

  1. Your full legal name;
  2. Your mailing address;
  3. Your email address;
  4. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed;
  5. The exact URL(s) of the allegedly infringing material;
  6. 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;
  7. A statement that the information in your notice is accurate;
  8. A statement that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner;
  9. Your physical or electronic signature.

Incomplete notices may delay our response.

6. Submission of Copyright Notices

Copyright complaints should be submitted to:

Copyright Agent

Mohit Dhaigude
The Open Handbook

14, Pune-Mumbai Road, Near Bajaj Showroom
Pune – 411003
Maharashtra, India

Email: corrections@theopenhandbook.com

Subject Line: Copyright Complaint

7. Review and Response

Upon receiving a valid copyright complaint, we may:

  • Investigate the allegation;
  • Request additional information;
  • Temporarily remove or restrict access to the disputed material;
  • Permanently remove content where appropriate;
  • Notify the individual responsible for the material.

We strive to respond to legitimate notices within a reasonable period.

8. Counter-Notification Procedure

If you believe that material removed or disabled as a result of a copyright complaint was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notification.

A counter-notification should include:

  1. Your full name;
  2. Your mailing address;
  3. Your email address;
  4. Identification of the material that was removed;
  5. The URL where the material previously appeared;
  6. A statement made under penalty of perjury that you have a good-faith belief the material was removed due to mistake or misidentification;
  7. A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the appropriate courts;
  8. Your physical or electronic signature.

We may restore material where legally appropriate after reviewing the counter-notification.

9. Repeat Infringers

The Open Handbook reserves the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate access to users who repeatedly violate intellectual property rights.

We may also remove comments or user-generated content associated with repeated infringement.

10. User Responsibility

Users submitting comments or other content represent and warrant that:

  • They own the rights necessary to publish the content;
  • The content does not infringe third-party rights;
  • They have obtained all necessary permissions.

Users remain solely responsible for the content they submit.

11. Third-Party Content and Links

The Open Handbook may reference or link to third-party websites and resources.

We do not control the content hosted by third parties and cannot guarantee their compliance with copyright laws.

Any concerns relating to third-party websites should be directed to the operators of those websites.

12. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Copyright Policy at any time without prior notice.

Changes become effective immediately upon publication on this page.

Readers are encouraged to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Information

For all copyright-related inquiries, notices, and counter-notifications, please contact:

Mohit Dhaigude
The Open Handbook

14, Pune-Mumbai Road, Near Bajaj Showroom
Pune – 411003
Maharashtra, India

Email: corrections@theopenhandbook.com

Subject: Copyright Inquiry

14. Acknowledgement

By using The Open Handbook, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Copyright Policy and agree to comply with its provisions.