Contact the Copyright Information editors

You can reach the Copyright Information editors by email at editor@copyrightinformation.org. We read every message. This page explains what we can help with, what to include, and what we cannot do.

01Corrections

Corrections are the most useful messages we receive. If you spot a factual error, an outdated date, a court ruling we have missed, or a source link that no longer works, please email us with:

the address of the page;
the sentence or section you think is wrong;
a link to the primary source that shows the correct information, if you have one, such as a statute, a court opinion or a US Copyright Office document.

We check each report against the primary source. When a correction changes a page, we update the page's review date so readers can see it has changed. We aim to reply to correction reports promptly.

02Questions about a page

If something on a page is unclear, or you think a common question is missing, tell us. Reader questions shape what we write next. We cannot promise a personal reply to every suggestion, but we read them all and use them when we review pages.

Questions from journalists, librarians and teachers who want to cite or reuse our material are welcome. Our terms of use explain how you can quote the site, and in most cases you do not need to ask first.

Please do not send us documents you have received, such as a notice from your internet provider or a letter from a law firm. We cannot review them, and they may contain personal information you would rather keep private.

03What we cannot help with

We cannot give legal advice about your situation. We are an information site, not a law firm, and we cannot tell you whether you will win a dispute, whether a specific use is fair, whether to sign a contract, or how to answer a notice, a settlement demand or a lawsuit.

We also cannot act on anyone's behalf. We do not send takedown notices, file counter-notices or contact rights holders, internet providers or platforms for readers.

If you need advice about your own situation, talk to a lawyer licensed where you live. Bar associations often run referral services, and many law schools and arts organizations offer free or low-cost help for creators. If you need to reach the US Copyright Office about a registration, use the contact options on the Office's own website.