Copyright & DMCA

Bokitba provides digital academic materials obtained through a combination of licensed aggregators, direct publisher permissions, and user-requested document digitization where legally permitted.

1. Introduction

Bokitba (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects the intellectual property rights of authors, publishers, and copyright holders. We are committed to complying with applicable copyright laws, including the U.S. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”), 17 U.S.C. § 512, and other relevant international intellectual property laws.

If a publisher or copyright holder requests removal or clarification, we respond within 2-3 business days. This policy outlines our procedures for handling copyright concerns and infringement notifications.


2. Our Content Policy

Bokitba provides access to digital academic materials obtained through:

  • Licensed aggregators

  • Direct publisher permissions

  • Authorized distributors

  • User-requested document digitization where legally permitted

We maintain internal compliance procedures to ensure that materials distributed through our platform are lawfully obtained and made available.

We do not knowingly host, reproduce, distribute, or transmit copyrighted works without proper authorization or legal basis.


3. No Direct Hosting Statement

Our website does not directly host copyrighted files on our servers.

Bokitba acts as a service provider facilitating access to materials made available through authorized channels and third-party providers.


4. DMCA Compliance & Safe Harbor

We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) and rely on safe harbor protections under 17 U.S.C. § 512.

We:

  • Respond promptly to valid copyright infringement notices

  • Remove or disable access to allegedly infringing material

  • Respond to publisher or rights-holder inquiries within 2–3 business days

  • Maintain a policy for addressing repeat infringement where applicable

If a publisher or copyright holder requests removal or clarification, we review and respond within 2–3 business days.


5. Filing a Copyright Infringement Notice

If a publisher or copyright holder requests removal or clarification, we respond within 2-3 business days.

We are in compliance with Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”). It is our policy to respond to any infringement notices and take appropriate actions under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) and other applicable intellectual property laws.

If your copyrighted material has been posted on our website or if hyperlinks to your copyrighted material are returned through our search engine and you want this material removed, you must provide a written communication that details the information listed in the following section.

The following elements must be included in your copyright infringement claim:

– provide evidence of the authorised person to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

– provide sufficient contact information so that we may contact you. You must also include a valid email address.

– you must identify in sufficient detail the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed and including at least one search term under which the material appears in our search results.

– a statement that the complaining party has a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorised by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.

– a statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorised to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

– must be signed by the authorised person to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly being infringed. 

Please sent us direct links to each publication which contains your illegal material so we can remove content from our website.

Submit Notices To:

office@bokitba.com

Please allow 2–3 business days for an email response.


6. Good Faith Use & Legal Exceptions

Certain materials may be made available under:

  • Fair use principles

  • Educational exceptions

  • Library or archival digitization exceptions

  • Licensed distribution agreements

We evaluate all claims carefully and act in good faith to comply with applicable intellectual property laws.


7. Disclaimer

Nothing in this policy constitutes legal advice or creates any contractual obligation beyond applicable law. Bokitba reserves the right to modify this policy at any time without prior notice.


10. Contact Information

For general copyright or intellectual property inquiries, please contact: office@bokitba.com