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  • Copyright at Reddit
  • What is copyright?
  • What types of works does copyright protect?
  • Who is a copyright owner?
  • When does a work become protected by copyright? Does a copyright owner need to register their work for it to be protected?
  • What is the DMCA?
  • What is fair use and where can I find out more about it?
  • Who may submit a copyright infringement notice?
  • What steps does Reddit take once I submit a copyright infringement notice?
  • What does it mean when Reddit notifies me that someone submitted a copyright infringement notice for content I posted?
  • Does Reddit review the copyright infringement notices it receives before removing content?
  • Can I view the copyright infringement notice someone submitted against me?
  • How can I contact the reporter directly to ask them to withdraw their claim of copyright infringement?
  • What is a counter notice and in what circumstances should I file one?
  • What steps does Reddit take once I submit a counter notice?
  • What can I do if content I posted to Reddit was disabled as a result of a copyright infringement notice?
  • Why wasn’t I warned before Reddit disabled my content for copyright reasons?
  • Why was my content disabled for copyright infringement, but not similar content posted by other users?
  • What is Reddit’s policy on repeat copyright infringement?
  • What happens when Reddit bans a user or subreddit for repeat copyright infringement?
  • I’m a copyright owner and I found an unauthorized copy of my work on Reddit. How do I request its removal?
  • I see several posts or comments in a subreddit that I believe infringe my copyrights. Can I report the entire subreddit, so that Reddit can remove the whole subreddit community?
  • I’m a copyright owner who submitted an infringement notice to Reddit. As a result, the content was disabled. Now I want to withdraw my complaint and have the content restored. How can I request this?
  • I found content online that’s being shared on Reddit or other websites. Does that mean I can post it to Reddit without getting permission or a license from the copyright owner?
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