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DMCA & Copyright Takedown Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Chordpedia respects the intellectual property rights of artists, songwriters, publishers, and other rights holders. We comply with applicable copyright laws and provide a clear process for reporting alleged copyright infringement.

If you believe that any content available on Chordpedia (website or app) infringes your copyright, you may submit a takedown request using the information below.

1. What Content Is Covered

This policy applies to content available on Chordpedia, including but not limited to:

  • Song lyrics
  • Chords and chord charts
  • Tabs
  • User-submitted text or metadata
  • Artist-related content

To submit a valid copyright infringement notice, please provide all of the following information:

  1. Identification of the copyrighted work A description of the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed.

  2. Identification of the infringing material The exact URL(s) or sufficient information to locate the allegedly infringing content on Chordpedia.

  3. Your contact information

    • Full legal name
    • Email address
    • Organization or company name (if applicable)

  4. Statement of good-faith belief A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.

  5. Accuracy and authority statement A statement that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

  6. Signature A physical or electronic signature (typing your full legal name is sufficient).

Incomplete requests may not be processed.

3. Where to Send Your Request

Please send your copyright takedown request to:

We recommend using the subject line: "Copyright Takedown Request – Chordpedia"

4. What Happens After Submission

Upon receiving a valid takedown request:

  • We will review the request promptly
  • We may remove or disable access to the identified content
  • We may notify the user who submitted the content
  • Repeated infringement may result in account suspension or termination

Chordpedia reserves the right to remove content at its discretion, even without a formal takedown request.

5. Counter-Notification (Optional)

If you believe that content was removed by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification including:

  • Identification of the removed content
  • A statement under penalty of perjury that the content was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification
  • Your consent to the jurisdiction of applicable courts
  • Your name, contact information, and signature

Counter-notifications should be sent to the same contact email listed above.

Submitting false or misleading copyright claims may result in legal consequences. Please ensure that you are the rightful copyright owner or are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner before submitting a takedown request.

7. Contact Information

If you have questions about this policy, please contact us:

This policy is intended to align with commonly accepted DMCA-style takedown procedures and to support compliance with Google Play Store and Apple App Store content policies.