Infringement Policy

Infringement Policy for ShriLekha.com

Effective Date: May 9, 2025

At ShriLekha.com, we are committed to maintaining a platform that respects intellectual property rights. This policy outlines how we handle copyright and intellectual property infringement claims.

1. Introduction

ShriLekha.com is a directory platform hosting user-generated content like business listings, reviews, and images. We value and protect intellectual property, and this policy explains our response process to infringement claims.

2. User-Generated Content and Intellectual Property

Users submitting content (e.g., listings, photos, videos) affirm that they own or have permission to use such content. We reserve the right to remove content that violates others' intellectual property rights.

3. Reporting Infringement

If you believe your rights have been infringed, send a notice with the following details:

  • Identification of the copyrighted or trademarked work.
  • Location (URL) of the infringing content on ShriLekha.com.
  • Your contact information (full name, address, email, phone).
  • Statement of good faith belief that use is unauthorized.
  • Statement under penalty of perjury regarding the accuracy of the claim.
  • Your physical or electronic signature.

Send notices to:

Copyright Agent
Email: help@shrilekha.com

4. Our Response

We will review valid claims, remove or disable access to the content, and notify the original uploader.

5. Counter Notification

If your content was removed in error, you may send a counter-notification with:

  • Description of the removed content and its previous location.
  • Your contact details.
  • A statement under penalty of perjury that removal was a mistake.
  • Your physical or electronic signature.

Submit counter-notifications to the same contact above. We may restore the content if no legal action is taken by the complainant.

6. Repeat Infringers

We may suspend or delete accounts of users with multiple confirmed infringement notices.

7. Limitation of Liability

ShriLekha.com is not responsible for user-generated content and does not verify its legality. Users are solely responsible.

8. Legal Compliance

We comply with the Indian Copyright Act, 1957. Infringement may result in civil or criminal penalties.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this policy at any time. Continued use of ShriLekha.com constitutes acceptance of any changes.

10. Contact Us

For any questions, please contact us at:
Email: help@shrilekha.com

By using ShriLekha.com, you agree to this Infringement Policy and to respect the rights of others.