At LeafyReads, we respect the intellectual property rights of authors, publishers, and creators. We are committed to complying with the Copyright Act, 1957 (India), the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), and other applicable international copyright laws.

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1. Our Content Philosophy

LeafyReads is a digital library focused on preserving and promoting literary heritage. The majority of the content available on our platform consists of:

• Public Domain Works: Books and texts for which the copyright term has expired. Under Indian Copyright Law, literary works enter the public domain 60 years after the death of the author. (e.g., Works of Munshi Premchand, Rabindranath Tagore, etc.).
• Open Access/Creative Commons: Works explicitly released under licenses that allow free redistribution.

2. Copyright Infringement & DMCA Takedown

If you are a copyright owner (or an agent acting on their behalf) and believe that any content on leafyreads.com infringes upon your copyright, please submit a notification to our Designated Grievance Officer.

We will respond specifically to notices that comply with the requirements of the DMCA and Indian Copyright Rules. Upon receipt of a valid notice, we will:

1. Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material within 24-48 hours.
2. Notify the user who uploaded the material (if applicable).
3. Terminate accounts of repeat infringers.

3. How to Report a Violation

To file a Notice of Infringing Material, please email us at support@leafyreads.com with the subject line "Copyright Takedown Request" and include the following details:

• 1. Identification of the Work: A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed (e.g., Title, Author, ISBN).
• 2. Location of Material: The specific URL(s) on leafyreads.com where the infringing material is located.
• 3. Your Contact Info: Your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
• 4. Statement of Good Faith: A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
• 5. Signature: A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized person.

4. For Users

5. Contact Us

For any copyright-related queries, please contact: