DMCA Copyright Policy

Copyright Respect

theNumbers.io respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users to do the same. We comply with the provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), 17 U.S.C. § 512.

Our Policy on Copyright Infringement

If you believe that content on our site infringes your copyright, you may submit a takedown notice to our designated DMCA agent. We will investigate promptly and remove infringing material as required by law.

DMCA Designated Agent

Note: This email address is only for copyright infringement notices. For other inquiries, please use appropriate contact methods listed on our About page.

How to File a DMCA Takedown Notice

To file a valid DMCA takedown notice, your email must include ALL of the following information:

1. Identification of Copyrighted Work

Identify the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed. If multiple works are involved, provide a representative list.

Example: "The article titled '[Article Name]' published on [Date] at [Original URL]"

2. Identification of Infringing Material

Identify the specific material on our site that you claim is infringing, with enough detail that we can locate it. Include the full URL.

Example: "The infringing content is located at: https://thenumbers.io/companies/example-company"

3. Your Contact Information

Provide information sufficient to permit us to contact you:

• Full legal name
• Mailing address
• Telephone number
• Email address

4. Good Faith Statement

Include the following statement:

5. Accuracy Statement

Include the following statement:

6. Physical or Electronic Signature

Sign the notice. An electronic signature (typed name) is acceptable for email submissions.

Example: "Signed electronically by [Your Full Name]"

What Happens After You Submit a Notice

1. Acknowledgment: We will confirm receipt within 48 hours
2. Investigation: We will review the notice and the allegedly infringing material
3. Action: If the notice is valid, we will:
   • Remove or disable access to the infringing material
   • Notify the party who posted the material (if applicable)
   • Take appropriate action against repeat infringers
4. Response: We will notify you of the action taken

Counter-Notification

If you believe that material you posted was removed by mistake or misidentification, you may file a DMCA counter-notification. Your counter-notice must include:

• Your physical or electronic signature
• Identification of the material that was removed and its location before removal
• A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed by mistake or misidentification
• Your name, address, and telephone number
• A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located
• A statement that you will accept service of process from the person who filed the original DMCA notice or their agent

Repeat Infringer Policy

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

Important Notes

Misrepresentation

Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), anyone who knowingly materially misrepresents that material is infringing may be subject to liability for damages, including costs and attorneys' fees.

Not Legal Advice

This page provides information about our DMCA policy but does not constitute legal advice. If you are unsure about copyright law or DMCA procedures, we encourage you to consult with an attorney.

Fair Use

Before submitting a DMCA notice, please consider whether the use of copyrighted material may be protected by fair use doctrine. Fair use includes (but is not limited to):

• Brief quotes with attribution
• Factual reporting and news aggregation
• Educational use
• Commentary and criticism

Our Copyright Practices

To minimize copyright issues, theNumbers.io:

• Uses publicly available data from government sources (WARN notices, SEC filings)
• Provides brief summaries and links to original articles (not full text)
• Attributes all sources with links to original material
• Displays factual, non-copyrightable data (company names, dates, employee counts)
• Respects robots.txt and terms of service of data sources

Contact for Non-DMCA Issues

If your concern is not about copyright infringement, please use the appropriate contact:

• Data Corrections: corrections@thenumbers.io
• Privacy Issues: privacy@thenumbers.io
• General Inquiries: hello@thenumbers.io