DMCA & Copyright Infringement

Hipcoded is in compliance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”). It is our policy to respond to any infringement notices and take appropriate actions under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) and other applicable intellectual property laws.

If you find your copyrighted material uploaded on Hipcoded or discover hyperlinks leading to your copyrighted content through our search engine, we kindly request that you provide us with a written communication outlining the necessary information as specified in the following section, in order for us to promptly address your request for the removal.

We kindly advise you to proceed with caution regarding any potential misrepresentation of information found on our site that may infringe upon your copyrights. It’s important to note that you may be held responsible for damages, including associated costs and attorneys’ fees, in such instances. We recommend seeking guidance from a legal professional, such as an attorney, to ensure proper handling of this matter. Your cooperation and understanding are appreciated.

The following elements must be included in your copyright infringement claim:

1. Please provide evidence demonstrating authorization to act on behalf of the owner of the exclusive right that is purportedly infringed.
2. Kindly share sufficient contact details to enable us to reach out to you promptly.
3. Additionally, ensure to include a valid email address for correspondence purposes.
4. Please provide detailed identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed, including at least one search term leading to its appearance in NaijaDownload search results.
5. Include a statement expressing the complaining party’s good faith belief that the use of the material in question is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
6. Also, include a statement affirming the accuracy of the information provided in the notification, accompanied by a declaration, under penalty of perjury, of authorization to act on behalf of the owner of the allegedly infringed exclusive right.
7. Lastly, the notification must be signed by the authorized individual acting on behalf of the owner of the exclusive right allegedly being infringed.

Send the infringement notice to us by filling out our DMCA Violations Form below or send us an email directly at [email protected]

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Please allow us 24 hours to get back to you.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending automated bot messages or messages lacking the necessary information outlined above. Please be aware that processing your request may require up to 24 hours. Additionally, we ask that you avoid contacting our ISP, hosting company, or any other parties, as all messages are efficiently forwarded to the designated email address provided. Your patience and cooperation are greatly appreciated.

Thank You!