DMCA Copyright Policy

Last Updated: October 26, 2025

Overview

Music Lyrics & Analysis respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 ("DMCA"), we will respond promptly to claims of copyright infringement committed using our service.

If you are a copyright owner, or authorized on behalf of one, and you believe that copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please submit your claim via email to our designated Copyright Agent as detailed below.

DMCA Notice of Alleged Infringement

To file a DMCA notice with us, please provide the following information:

  1. Identification of the copyrighted work

    A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed, including the URL (web page address) where the copyrighted work exists or a copy of the copyrighted work.

  2. Identification of the infringing material

    A description of where the material that you claim is infringing is located on our site, with enough detail that we may find it (e.g., the specific URL where it appears).

  3. Your contact information

    Your address, telephone number, and email address.

  4. Good faith statement

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

  5. Accuracy statement

    A statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf.

  6. Signature

    An electronic or physical signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright interest.

How to Submit a DMCA Notice

You can send your DMCA notice through our contact form by selecting "Copyright Issue" as the subject, or by email to our Copyright Agent.

Copyright Agent Contact Information:

Email: Please use our contact form with subject "Copyright Issue"

Counter-Notification

If you believe that your content that was removed (or to which access was disabled) is not infringing, or that you have the authorization from the copyright owner, the copyright owner's agent, or pursuant to the law, to post and use the content, you may send a counter-notice containing the following information:

  • Your physical or electronic signature
  • Identification of the content that has been removed or to which access has been disabled and the location at which the content appeared before it was removed or disabled
  • A statement that you have a good faith belief that the content was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or a misidentification of the content
  • Your name, address, telephone number, and email address
  • A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided notification of the alleged infringement

Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable law, we have adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances and at our sole discretion, users who are deemed to be repeat infringers. We may also at our sole discretion limit access to the service and/or terminate the accounts of any users who infringe any intellectual property rights of others, whether or not there is any repeat infringement.

Fair Use Notice

We believe that the content provided on our service constitutes fair use under copyright law. Our service is educational and non-commercial in nature, providing:

  • Educational commentary and analysis of song lyrics
  • Non-commercial presentation of lyrics for educational purposes
  • Transformative content through analysis, interpretation, and context
  • Limited portions of copyrighted works necessary for educational discussion

However, we respect the rights of copyright holders and will promptly remove any content upon receipt of a valid DMCA takedown notice.

Important Disclaimer

Please Note: Under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity is infringing may be subject to liability. Please ensure that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner's behalf before submitting a DMCA notice.