Digital piracy is something we’ve all heard about, but the actual digital piracy definition is something that isn’t always clear. That’s why this post is about explaining exactly what digital piracy is, and what it means for you. What is the digital piracy definition? At its core, the simplest digital piracy definition comes from this […]
The FBI Anti Piracy Warning And What It Really Means
Here’s the FBI Anti Piracy Warning, for your reading pleasure: “The unauthorized reproduction or distribution of a copyrighted work is illegal (1). Criminal copyright infringement, including infringement without monetary gain (2), is investigated by the FBI (3) and is punishable by fines and federal imprisonment. (4)” It shows up on every movie screen, and […]
What To Do BEFORE You Send A DMCA Takedown Notice
UPDATED February 22, 2019 We’ve had so much interested in DMCA Takedown Notices that we created a DMCA Takedown Notice Generator. You can still use the template linked below if you want to manually create your Takedown Notice, but the generator is easier to use, less manual work. Enjoy! Sending a DMCA takedown notice might […]
Should I Register My Copyright?
Should I register my copyright? Well, when you create a work, you automatically own the copyright–it’s unique to you. But when you go and register it with the United States Copyright Office, then you have certain protections. Some of those protections mean that you can get statutory damages in court, instead of actual damages. This […]