Vidhigyata (“Website”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects the intellectual property rights of creators, publishers, employers, and legal content authors. We strictly adhere to the provisions of the Indian Copyright Act, 1957, the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.
This Copyright Infringement & Takedown Policy outlines the procedure for copyright owners or their authorized agents to notify us of alleged copyright infringements occurring on our Website, and describes our process for handling such notices.
1. Intermediary Status & Safe Harbour Protection
- Role as an Aggregator & Platform: Vidhigyata operates as an online platform and intermediary that aggregates public job and internship notices, publishes educational blogs, and hosts digital PDFs, quizzes, and courses.
- Third-Party Content: Certain job descriptions, logos, official notifications, and third-party references displayed on the Website are sourced from public domains, official recruitment portals, or external entities for informational purposes.
- Safe Harbour: In accordance with Section 79 of the Information Technology Act, 2000, Vidhigyata functions as an intermediary and claims immunity from third-party liability, provided we act expeditiously to remove or disable access to infringing material upon receiving actual knowledge or a valid legal notice.
2. Designated Nodal/Grievance Officer for Copyright Notices
To file a copyright infringement notice or takedown request, all communications must be directed to our Designated Copyright / Grievance Officer in writing:
- Attn / Designation: Copyright & Grievance Officer
- Platform: Vidhigyata
- Email: teamvidhigyata@gmail.com
- Operating Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM IST
3. Requirements for a Valid Takedown Notice
If you believe that your copyrighted work (e.g., text, study material, PDF document, image, logo, or proprietary quiz question) has been copied, posted, or distributed on Vidhigyata without authorization, you must submit a written Copyright Takedown Notice containing the following details:
- Identification of Copyrighted Work: A detailed description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed (or a list if multiple works are involved).
- Identification of Infringing Material: The exact URL(s), web links, or specific page locations on Vidhigyata where the allegedly infringing material is hosted, so that we can locate and verify it.
- Contact Information: Your full name, organization/designation (if applicable), mailing address, telephone number, and active email address.
- Statement of Authority & Ownership: Proof of ownership or evidence showing that you are the copyright holder or are legally authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
- Good Faith Statement: A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- Accuracy Statement & Digital Signature: A statement that the information provided in your notice is accurate and complete, under penalty of perjury, signed physically or electronically by the copyright owner or authorized representative.
Note: Incomplete notices that lack required details or exact URLs will delay processing.
4. Takedown Procedure & Timeline
Upon receipt of a valid and complete Copyright Takedown Notice:
- Acknowledgement: We will acknowledge receipt of your notice within 24 to 48 hours.
- Review & Temporary Disablement: Our legal/compliance team will review the claim. If the claim appears prima facie valid, we will temporarily disable access to or remove the disputed content within 36 hours of receiving actual knowledge, in compliance with the IT Intermediary Rules.
- Notification to Content Uploader/Publisher: If the material was uploaded by a user, contributor, or instructor on our platform, we will notify them of the takedown and provide them with a copy of the notice.
5. Counter-Notification Procedure
If a user or content contributor on Vidhigyata believes that their content was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, they may file a Counter-Notification containing:
- Identification of the material that was removed and its location before removal.
- Contact details (Name, Address, Phone Number, Email).
- A statement under penalty of perjury that the user has a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.
- Consent to the jurisdiction of the competent courts in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, India.
If a valid Counter-Notification is received, Vidhigyata may forward a copy to the original complainant. If the original complainant does not initiate legal proceedings seeking a court order within 10 to 14 business days, Vidhigyata reserves the right to restore the disabled content at its sole discretion.
6. Repeat Infringer Policy
Vidhigyata maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against willful copyright infringement:
- Any user, contributor, or registered account found to be repeatedly uploading or distributing unauthorized copyrighted material (such as pirated books, paid test series, or copyrighted study guides) will face immediate account suspension or permanent termination.
- We reserve the right to refuse platform access to any individual or entity engaging in repeated infringement.
7. Bad Faith Notices & Legal Liability
Please note that submitting false, frivolous, or bad-faith copyright infringement notices may result in severe legal consequences. Under Indian contract and civil law, any party that knowingly misrepresents that material on our platform is infringing may be held liable for damages, legal costs, and court fees incurred by Vidhigyata or the legitimate content owner.
8. Fair Use & Educational Exemption Acknowledgment
Vidhigyata respects the principles of Fair Dealings / Fair Use under Section 52 of the Indian Copyright Act, 1957. Excerpts of job notifications, official government circulars, public exam syllabi, short quotes for commentary, and educational analysis are published in good faith for non-commercial reporting, academic review, and public information.
9. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
This Copyright Infringement & Takedown Policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India. Any legal proceedings, actions, or disputes arising from this Policy or takedown actions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts located in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, India.