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Last updated: August 25, 2026
1. Respecting creative work
Beacon respects copyright and expects users to do the same. Website text, code, designs, logos, graphics, documentation, messages, and other material may be protected by copyright or other rights. You should only upload or distribute material when you have permission or a valid legal basis to do so.
This page explains how a copyright owner or authorized representative can report material they believe infringes their rights. It is a notice process, not a substitute for independent legal advice.
2. Information for a complete notice
A useful notice should identify the copyrighted work clearly, explain why you own it or are authorized to act for the owner, and identify the exact material or URL that you believe is infringing. Please include enough detail for us to find the material without guessing.
Include your full name, organization if applicable, a reliable contact email, and any relevant account or server details. A statement made in good faith that the disputed use is not authorized by the owner, its agent, or the law is also helpful.
3. Accuracy and authorization
Your notice should include a statement that the information is accurate and, where applicable, that you are authorized to act for the copyright owner. Signatures may be electronic. Deliberately false or materially misleading notices can create legal responsibility and may delay review.
Do not include passwords, access tokens, payment information, or unrelated private information. If you need to provide sensitive evidence, ask support for a secure method before sending it.
4. Review and response
After receiving a notice, Beacon may review the information, request clarification, restrict access while investigating, contact the relevant account owner, or take another action allowed by law and our policies. We do not promise a particular outcome or timeline for every report.
We may preserve records connected to a dispute for security, legal, and evidentiary purposes. We may also share the notice or relevant details with the affected user when appropriate and lawful so that they can understand and respond to the allegation.
5. Counter-notices and corrections
If you believe material was removed or restricted by mistake, provide a clear explanation of your rights to use it and identify the disputed action. Include contact information and a good-faith statement that the restriction was applied in error. We may restore material when the evidence supports that result.
Reports and responses may be handled by the Beacon support team or a designated service provider. Nothing here limits any rights or remedies available under applicable copyright law.