DMCA & takedowns

Before you file a notice

Slangora is a slang dictionary. Definitions, examples, and discussion of brand names, products, public figures, or trademarks are not automatically infringement — they're often editorial commentary, parody, or fair use. If you want a definition removed because you don't like how the word is used, this isn't the right channel; please email hello@slangora.com and we'll review.

How to file a takedown notice

Email a complete notice to:

dmca@slangora.com

A valid notice has to include all of:

1. Your full name, postal address, phone number, and email.
2. A description of the work you say is being infringed (link to the original if it's online).
3. The exact URL on Slangora of the infringing content — usually https://slangora.com/word/<slug> with the definition number if there are multiple.
4. A statement that you believe in good faith the use is not authorized by you, your agent, or the law.
5. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are the owner (or authorized to act for the owner) of the right being infringed.
6. Your physical or electronic signature.

We typically review within 3 business days. If the notice is valid, we remove the content and notify the user who posted it. Bad-faith or knowingly false notices may be liable for damages under § 512(f) of the DMCA.

How to file a counter-notice

If your content was removed and you believe it was a mistake or it qualifies as fair use, you can counter-notice. Email dmca@slangora.com with:

1. Your full name, address, phone number, and email.
2. The URL of the content that was removed, and a description of where it appeared before removal.
3. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you have a good-faith belief the content was removed by mistake or misidentification.
4. A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the federal court in your district (or, if outside the US, any district where Slangora may be found), and that you'll accept service from the person who filed the original notice.
5. Your physical or electronic signature.

On a valid counter-notice, we forward it to the original complainant. If they don't sue within 10–14 business days, we restore the content.

Repeat infringers

Accounts that receive multiple valid takedown notices will be terminated. We track this internally and apply common-sense judgment, not automation.

Trademark and other rights

For trademark complaints or non-DMCA rights issues (right of publicity, defamation, etc.), email legal@slangora.com with the URL, the right you claim, and what you'd like done. We review these manually.