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I built a technology to make digital books from old copyright expired printed books in various less popular languages. After I put a lot of content online and g
by KorematsuFred 7y ago
I built a technology to make digital books from old copyright expired printed books in various less popular languages. After I put a lot of content online and getting decent traffic from google search I started receiving DMCA take down notices from an American company that had simply copied all my data to their website and claimed to google that it is their copyright. (Imagine the audacity to call Bible translation from 1800s their own copyright).
When I tried to file an appeal with Google I had to agree to abide by California jurisdiction and American laws. I am not even American. Why should I ?
I am happy if Google blocks my site in American owing to DMCA because US traffic for me is next to zero. But I am not sure why DMCA should apply to India.
- kobiguru 7y agoDOn't take this lightly if you are serious about the website. DMCA takedown is worldwide and with European copyright laws in place you have more reasons to worry. Talk to a good copyright attorney. There are many, seek the help of NGOs in this area. Do NOT sit back.
- KorematsuFred 7y agoI have blocked my site for Europe any ways. I will not comply with European laws of any kind as the site is fully hosted and run from India. I would rather focus my energy on getting Indian government pass laws that will protect us rather than pay an attorney for my non profitable website.
- ItsJason 7y agoVery good prioritization. Focus on providing value rather than deal with trolls in countries outside your target market!