Last Updated: October 28, 2026
TabletPick respects the rights of writers, photographers, designers, publishers, and other creators. This policy explains how to report suspected copyright infringement on tabletpick.com, how qualifying counter-notices are handled, and what rules apply to using material published on our website.
We aim to address copyright concerns fairly and promptly. A complaint should identify the specific material involved and explain the rights being asserted so the matter can be reviewed properly.
This policy describes general copyright procedures and, where applicable, the notice-and-counter-notice process under the United States Digital Millennium Copyright Act, commonly called the DMCA. Publishing this policy does not itself establish eligibility for statutory safe-harbor protection.
Copyright Ownership
Original articles, photographs, graphics, and other protected material published on TabletPick belong to their respective copyright owners. Ownership may rest with TabletPick, a contributor, a licensor, or another rights holder.
Making material publicly accessible does not automatically place it in the public domain. Likewise, crediting an author does not necessarily provide permission to reproduce their work.
Facts, ideas, and product specifications are not protected in the same way as original expression. However, copying another publication’s wording, photography, or creative presentation can raise separate copyright concerns.
Using TabletPick Content
You may share links to our articles and use ordinary browser functions to read, save, or print material for personal reference.
Broader reuse may require permission. Examples include republishing complete articles, reproducing original photographs, distributing substantial extracts, or using protected material in commercial publications.
These requirements do not restrict uses permitted by applicable law, including qualifying fair use. Permission requests should identify the material, intended use, publication platform, and whether the proposed use is commercial.
We can authorize only rights we actually control. Material credited to another owner may require that owner’s permission.
Third-Party Material
TabletPick may discuss or display material associated with manufacturers, retailers, software providers, and other organizations. Rights in that material remain with the relevant owners.
Product images, screenshots, quotations, and other materials should be used with an appropriate legal basis. A credit or source link can provide attribution, but attribution alone does not resolve every permission question.
If you believe material has been used without authorization or another lawful basis, please identify the specific use and provide the information described below.
Before Submitting a Complaint
Check that you own the relevant copyright or are authorized to act for the owner. A concern about a product, an unfavorable opinion, or a factual disagreement is not automatically a copyright complaint.
Consider whether the use is licensed, permitted by law, or otherwise authorized. Fair use depends on the circumstances; there is no universal word count or percentage that guarantees permission.
Identify the exact material rather than making a broad claim against an entire website. Specific information helps avoid removing unrelated content or delaying review.
Reporting a Copyright Concern
For an initial copyright inquiry, contact TabletPick through the Contact Us page on tabletpick.com. Use a clear subject line, such as “Copyright Concern,” and identify the affected page.
A formal DMCA notice should be delivered to the service provider’s properly designated agent using its published contact details. The US Copyright Office maintains a directory of registered agents.
Do not assume that submitting an ordinary contact message satisfies statutory delivery requirements. This policy does not identify or claim a registered agent that has not been verified.
Information Required in a DMCA Notice
A notice must substantially include the following information:
- Your physical or electronic signature, as the copyright owner or someone authorized to act for the owner.
- Identification of the copyrighted work, or a representative list when multiple works at one online site are involved.
- Identification of the allegedly infringing material and enough information to locate it, preferably exact URLs.
- Contact information, including an address, telephone number, and an email address if available.
- A statement that you genuinely believe the disputed use is unauthorized by the owner, its agent, or the law.
- A statement that the notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act for the owner of the allegedly infringed exclusive right.
Helpful Supporting Details
You may include a link to the original work, publication details, or an explanation of your authority. These details can help clarify a claim without replacing the required notice elements.
For an image complaint, identify the particular image and its location on the page. For text, identify the passage or section involved.
Do not send unnecessary identification documents, passwords, or payment information. If clarification is needed, the request should remain relevant to evaluating the copyright concern.
Keep a copy of your submission and any correspondence for your records.
Reviewing Complaints
When a complaint arrives, we assess whether it identifies the material and provides enough information to understand the claim. Missing or unclear details may require clarification.
Where the applicable DMCA process calls for action, allegedly infringing material will be removed or access disabled expeditiously. Other copyright concerns may require a different response based on the circumstances.
Removal is not necessarily a final determination that infringement occurred. Copyright ownership, authorization, and legal exceptions can involve questions that a website cannot conclusively decide.
Notification to Contributors
If a complaint concerns material submitted by another person, we may notify that contributor about the removal or restriction and explain any applicable response procedure.
Relevant portions of the complaint may be shared to explain the claim. This can include information needed to identify the work and the complaining party.
A contributor should not repost removed material simply to bypass the process. Any challenge should address the reason for removal through the appropriate procedure.
Submitting a Counter-Notice
A qualifying contributor who believes material was removed through mistake or misidentification may submit a counter-notice through the applicable DMCA process.
A counter-notice is a formal legal statement. It should not be submitted merely because the contributor dislikes the removal or wants to continue using material without permission.
Before proceeding, consider the ownership, license, or legal exception supporting the use. Obtain independent legal advice if you are uncertain about the statements or jurisdictional consent involved.
Counter-Notice Requirements
A counter-notice must substantially include:
- Your physical or electronic signature.
- Identification of the removed material and where it appeared before removal.
- A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you genuinely believe removal resulted from mistake or misidentification.
- Your name, address, and telephone number.
- Consent to the jurisdiction of the federal district court for your address, or, if outside the United States, any judicial district where the service provider may be found.
- Agreement to accept service of process from the original complaining party or its agent.
Deliver the counter-notice to the appropriate designated agent.
What Follows a Counter-Notice
Under the applicable statutory procedure, a valid counter-notice is promptly forwarded to the original complaining party, together with notice about the proposed restoration.
The statutory restoration window is no earlier than 10 and no later than 14 business days after receipt of the counter-notice, unless the designated agent first receives notice of a qualifying court action seeking to restrain the alleged infringement.
This procedure applies where the relevant legal conditions are satisfied. A counter-notice does not resolve ownership or provide immunity from a copyright lawsuit.
False or Misleading Claims
Copyright procedures must not be used to suppress lawful criticism, target competitors, or obtain removal through knowingly false statements.
Under Section 512(f), certain knowing, material misrepresentations about infringement or mistaken removal can lead to liability, including qualifying damages, costs, and attorneys’ fees.
An unsuccessful claim is not automatically a knowing misrepresentation. Nevertheless, both notices and counter-notices require careful, honest consideration of the facts and applicable rights.
Repeat Infringement
Where contributor accounts or submission privileges are available, TabletPick’s policy is to terminate them in appropriate circumstances for repeat infringement.
Relevant circumstances may include the history of substantiated complaints, responses, corrections, and other reliable information. A notice alone does not necessarily establish that infringement occurred.
We also accommodate qualifying standard technical measures as required by applicable law. Contributors remain responsible for ensuring that submitted material has an appropriate legal basis.
Privacy, Other Complaints, and Updates
Copyright submissions may contain personal information that must be processed or shared to evaluate the claim, follow the applicable procedure, or meet legal obligations. Complete confidentiality cannot be promised.
Trademark, privacy, impersonation, and defamation concerns should be identified separately. They may require different information and procedures rather than a copyright notice.
This policy may be revised as website practices or legal requirements change. For questions, permission requests, or initial copyright concerns, contact TabletPick through the Contact Us page on tabletpick.com.