Copyright and DMCA notices
Our guides are written by us. Facts from public records, such as fees and deadlines, are not copyrightable, but the way we describe and arrange them is. Government records we link to belong to the agencies that publish them. If you believe something on this site infringes your copyright, tell us and we will review it promptly.
What to include in a notice
Following 17 U.S.C. section 512(c)(3), a notice should include:
- Your physical or electronic signature.
- Identification of the copyrighted work you believe was infringed.
- The URL of the material on EntityCheck.org.
- Your name, address, telephone number and email.
- A statement that you believe in good faith the use is not authorized by the owner, its agent or the law.
- A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the notice is accurate and that you are the owner or authorized to act for the owner.
Send notices to [email protected] with "Copyright notice" in the subject.
Counter-notices
If material you provided was removed and you believe that was a mistake, you can send a counter-notice with the elements listed in section 512(g)(3). We may restore the material unless the complaining party tells us it has filed a court action.
Using our content
You may quote short passages with a link back to the source page. Copying guides in bulk is not permitted under our terms. For state data in bulk, go to the source: data downloads by state lists what each agency offers. Other policies: privacy, disclaimer, and how we write and source guides on the about page.