At 4bcaonline, we respect original creators and their work. We’re committed to protecting copyright and responding to valid Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) notices in a fair and timely manner.

If you believe content on this website infringes your copyright, please follow the process below.

1. How to Submit a Copyright Complaint

If you are a copyright owner or authorized agent and believe that material on 4bcaonline has been posted without your permission, send us a written notice that includes:

  • Your full name and contact information (email, phone, address)

  • A description of the copyrighted work you believe was used without authorization

  • The specific URL or link where the material is located on our site

  • A statement that you have a good faith belief the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, agent, or law

  • A statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate and you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf

  • Your physical or electronic signature

2. What Happens Next

Once we receive a valid DMCA notice:

  • We review the request and may temporarily remove or disable access to the content in question

  • We notify the user responsible for the content (if applicable)

  • If appropriate, we give the user the opportunity to submit a counter-notice

We handle each claim carefully and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

3. Counter-Notice Procedure

If your content was taken down in error, you may submit a counter-notice. Your notice should include:

  • Your full name and contact information

  • Identification of the removed content and its original location

  • A statement under penalty of perjury that you believe the removal was a mistake or misidentification

  • A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the appropriate court, and will accept legal service from the original complainant

  • Your signature (digital or physical)

If we receive a valid counter-notice, and the original complainant does not take legal action within 10 business days, we may restore the content.

4. Repeat Infringers

Users who repeatedly violate copyright law or submit infringing content may be banned or restricted from using our services.

5. Respect for Fair Use

We recognize and support fair use, particularly for journalism, criticism, and education. If you are a copyright holder, we encourage you to consider whether the use of your material qualifies as fair use before submitting a takedown request.