Takedown Policy (DMCA / TIDA)
NOTEDWhat changed, in plain language
The only change is a link fix: the phrase about reproducing copyrighted material without authorization now points to AO3's Content Policy page instead of the Terms of Service FAQ. No rules or rights changed.
This change appears to be cosmetic (formatting, typos, or contact details).
Changelog
- ± CHANGEDLink now points to the Content Policy instead of the ToS FAQ
In the DMCA section, the link behind "reproduce copyrighted material without authorization" was changed from the Terms of Service FAQ page to AO3's Content Policy page. The wording of the policy itself is identical.
[reproduce copyrighted material without authorization](https://archiveofourown.org/tos_faq)
[reproduce copyrighted material without authorization](https://archiveofourown.org/content)
Full text changes
COLOUR MARKS THE SEVERITY OF A FLAGGED CLAUSE · + AND − MARK ADDED AND REMOVED
| 22 | 22 | - [I was notified that my work was removed from AO3 due to a TIDA removal request. What can I do?]() |
| 23 | 23 | |
| 24 | 24 | #### [Repeat Offenses]() |
| 25 | 25 | |
| 26 | 26 | ### DMCA Policy |
| 27 | 27 | |
| 28 | The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) establishes the procedure the OTW will follow when users of our sites (including AO3) [reproduce copyrighted material without authorization](https://archiveofourown.org/tos_faq), if the infringing material is reported to us by the copyright owner or someone legally authorized to act on their behalf. | |
| 28 | The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) establishes the procedure the OTW will follow when users of our sites (including AO3) [reproduce copyrighted material without authorization](https://archiveofourown.org/content), if the infringing material is reported to us by the copyright owner or someone legally authorized to act on their behalf. | |
| 29 | 29 | |
| 30 | 30 | The OTW adheres to [17 U.S.C. § 512](https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/17/512) and will respond promptly to notices of alleged copyright infringement that substantially comply with all [legal requirements](). However, we believe that [transformative fanworks are legal](https://www.transformativeworks.org/faq/), and we reserve the right to review the allegedly infringing content and independently determine whether it is infringing. If you have any questions about the OTW's DMCA Policy, please [contact the Legal committee](https://www.transformativeworks.org/contact_us/). |
| 31 | 31 | |
| 32 | 32 | #### My work was posted on AO3 without my permission. What can I do? |
| 33 | 33 | |
| 34 | 34 | If you encounter content on AO3 that you believe infringes on your copyrighted work, you have the following options: |