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Content Takedown Policy

How we handle copyright claims, content removal requests, and your rights as a reader.

Last updated: March 2026

Jurisdictional Notice

Glint Scans is not based in the United States and does not operate under U.S. jurisdiction. The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is a United States federal law and has no legal authority or binding effect over our platform. We are not obligated to comply with DMCA takedown notices, safe harbor provisions, or any other requirement imposed by U.S. copyright law.

Our Position on DMCA

The DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) is a piece of legislation enacted by the United States Congress. It applies exclusively to entities and services operating within or subject to U.S. jurisdiction. Glint Scans operates from a jurisdiction that does not recognize or enforce the DMCA, and our hosting infrastructure, corporate entity, and operations all fall outside the reach of U.S. law.

We are not a “service provider” as defined under 17 U.S.C. § 512 of the DMCA. Sending us a DMCA takedown notice will not automatically result in the removal of any content.

When We May Remove Content

While we are not bound by the DMCA, we are not indifferent to legitimate concerns. In rare and exceptional circumstances, we may voluntarily choose to remove or restrict access to content. These circumstances include, but are not limited to:

  • Court orders from a court of competent jurisdiction — If a court within the jurisdiction where Glint Scans operates issues a valid, enforceable order directing the removal of specific content, we will comply. Note that court orders from U.S. courts or courts in other foreign jurisdictions do not carry automatic legal weight in our jurisdiction unless recognized through proper legal channels.
  • Voluntary action in special cases — On a purely discretionary, case-by-case basis, we may choose to take down content if we believe the circumstances warrant it. For example, if a rights holder contacts us directly and presents compelling, verifiable evidence of ownership along with a reasonable request, we may consider it. However, this is entirely at our discretion and should not be considered a precedent or guarantee.
  • Internal policy enforcement — We reserve the right to remove any content that violates our own internal policies, terms of service, or ethical guidelines, regardless of copyright considerations.

To be clear: these cases are exceedingly rare. The vast majority of takedown requests we receive do not meet the threshold for action.

Court Orders & Legal Process

The only way to legally compel Glint Scans to remove content is through a valid court order issued by a judge within our operating jurisdiction. This is a high bar by design:

  • Our jurisdiction does not have DMCA-equivalent legislation
  • Foreign court orders are not automatically enforceable
  • A local judge must evaluate the merits under local law

What Happens When Content Is Taken Down

In the rare event that we do decide to remove or restrict a series, we handle it in a way that is fair to our readers:

  • The series becomes unavailable for new purchases
  • Hidden from browsing, search, and discovery
  • Coupon redemption is blocked for new users

Protection for Existing Purchasers

If you have purchased at least one chapter of a series before it was taken down, your access is fully preserved.We believe that once you have paid for content, your right to access that content should be protected regardless of any subsequent takedown action. This is a core principle of our platform.

Existing purchasers retain the following:

  • Full reading access to all chapters they have already unlocked
  • The ability to continue purchasing additional chapters
  • The ability to use coupons for that series
  • Normal access to the series page with takedown notice

Why We Take This Approach

Many platforms automatically comply with any takedown request they receive, often without verifying the legitimacy of the claim. This leads to widespread abuse of the takedown system.

Our policy is built on the following principles:

  • Laws should apply where they have jurisdiction
  • Readers deserve protection
  • Takedowns should require due process
  • Discretion over automation

Submitting a Content Removal Request

If you believe you have a legitimate basis for requesting the removal of content from Glint Scans, you may contact us. Your request must include:

  • Clear identification of the content (including URLs)
  • Evidence of your ownership or authorization
  • Explanation of why content should be removed
  • Your full name, contact information, and capacity

Requests that consist solely of a generic DMCA template will generally not receive a response.

Content Removal Inquiries

Glint ScansReach us through our Discord community with the details listed above.

Submitting a request does not guarantee that any action will be taken. All requests are reviewed at our sole discretion.

Abuse of Takedown Requests

We take a dim view of fraudulent or abusive takedown requests. If we determine that a request is being made in bad faith, we reserve the right to:

  • Permanently block the requester from submitting future requests
  • Publicly disclose the fraudulent request to warn others
  • Pursue any available legal remedies in our jurisdiction

We encourage rights holders to engage with us honestly and in good faith.