DMCA / Copyright Policy

Last Updated: April 17, 2026

MapsRepo (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users of our website to do the same. This Copyright Policy outlines how we handle claims of copyright infringement and how content owners can request the removal of infringing material.

1. Copyright and Content Ownership

MapsRepo provides map-related content, including user-submitted materials. While all maps published on the platform are made available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, users are responsible for ensuring that any content they upload complies with applicable copyright laws.

By uploading content to MapsRepo, users confirm that:

  • They own the rights to the content or have permission to use and share it
  • The content does not infringe on any third-party copyrights, trademarks, or intellectual property rights

We do not knowingly host infringing content and will act promptly when properly notified.

2. Filing a Copyright Infringement Notice (DMCA Notice)

If you believe that content on MapsRepo infringes your copyright, you may submit a written notice requesting its removal.

Your notice should include the following information:

  • A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
  • The exact URL or location of the allegedly infringing material on our website
  • Your name, email address, and contact information
  • A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
  • A statement that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf
  • Your electronic or physical signature

Incomplete notices may not be processed.

3. Submitting a Notice

You can submit your copyright infringement notice to:

We will review all valid requests and take appropriate action, which may include removing or disabling access to the content.

4. Counter-Notification Process

If you believe that your content was removed in error or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification.

Your counter-notification should include:

  • Identification of the content that was removed and its location before removal
  • Your name, email address, and contact details
  • A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the content was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification
  • A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of your local courts (or appropriate legal jurisdiction)
  • Your electronic or physical signature

Upon receiving a valid counter-notification, we may restore the content unless the original complainant files legal action within a reasonable timeframe.

6. Content Removal and Discretion

We reserve the right to remove or disable access to any content at our sole discretion, particularly where we believe it may violate copyright laws, these Terms, or other legal obligations.

7. Limitation of Liability

MapsRepo acts as a platform for user-submitted content and does not actively monitor all uploads. We are not liable for user-generated content but will act promptly to address valid copyright concerns.

8. Good Faith and Misuse

Submitting false or misleading copyright claims may result in legal consequences. We encourage all parties to act in good faith when submitting notices or counter-notifications.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Copyright Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

10. Contact Information

For all copyright-related matters, please contact: