1. Introduction

Welcome to The Escapist Works (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. This Copyright Policy explains our approach to copyright and how we handle copyright infringement claims on our platform.

2. Copyrighted Material

a. Ownership: All content, including ebooks, images, text, videos, and other media, may be protected by copyright laws. Authors and content creators retain the rights to their works.

b. Licensing: Authors and content creators who list their ebooks on our platform may specify the terms under which their works can be used by others. It is your responsibility to respect the licensing terms associated with each ebook.

3. User Responsibilities

a. Respect Copyright: Users are prohibited from uploading, listing, or distributing copyrighted material on our platform without the appropriate permissions, licenses, or rights. This includes ebooks, images, and any other content.

b. Fair Use: Users should be aware of and respect fair use and fair dealing principles when using copyrighted material for purposes such as criticism, commentary, news reporting, or education. However, these principles should be applied in accordance with applicable laws and guidelines.

4. Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used or distributed on our platform in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please follow the steps below to report it:

a. Submit a written notice to our designated Copyright Agent, including the following information:

• Your contact information, including name, address, phone number, and email.
• A description of the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed.
• Information about the allegedly infringing material, including its location on our platform.
• A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate, and you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
• Your electronic or physical signature.

b. Send the written notice to our designated Copyright Agent at theescapistworks@gmail.com.

5. Our Response to Copyright Claims

a. We will respond to copyright infringement claims promptly and in accordance with applicable laws, including the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) in the United States.

b. Upon receipt of a valid copyright infringement notice, we may remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material.

6. Repeat Infringers

We may terminate or suspend user accounts of repeat infringers in appropriate circumstances.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Copyright Policy, please contact us at theescapistworks@gmail.com