DMCA & Takedowns

Last updated: May 29, 2026

Most of what we publish is factual information drawn from public records — facility locations, ownership chains, permits, subsidies, and the like — which is generally not protected by copyright. We nonetheless respect valid intellectual-property rights and follow the notice process of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512).

Submitting a notice

If you own rights in material you believe is infringed on the site, send a written notice to [email protected] including all of the following:

1. Identification of the copyrighted work you claim is infringed.
2. The specific URL(s) of the material you want removed or disabled.
3. Your name, mailing address, telephone number, and email.
4. A statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is not authorized by the owner, its agent, or the law.
5. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the owner or authorized to act on the owner's behalf.
6. Your physical or electronic signature.

Counter-notice

If your material was removed and you believe that was a mistake or misidentification, you may send a counter-notice to the same address with the required statements under § 512(g). Be aware that knowingly making a material misrepresentation in a notice or counter-notice can carry liability under § 512(f).

Other concerns

For accuracy disputes (rather than copyright), please use the corrections process instead — it's faster and gets the record fixed. For privacy or legal questions, see our privacy policy and terms.