Copyright and Takedown Policy

Last updated: 4 March 2026

1. Introduction

This Copyright and Takedown Policy explains how Stuvia International B.V. ("Stuvia", "we", "us", or "our") protects its intellectual property and how copyright infringement claims may be reported.

Stuvia owns or licenses the educational materials made available on the Stuvia website (the "Service"). These materials are protected under the Indian Copyright Act, 1957 and applicable international copyright laws.

Unauthorized copying, distribution, or sharing of Stuvia materials is strictly prohibited.

2. Ownership of Content

All study materials, documents, text, graphics, and other educational resources available on the Service are owned by or licensed to Stuvia.

Users purchasing materials receive only a limited personal-use license and do not obtain ownership rights to the content.

All intellectual property rights remain with Stuvia.

3. Prohibited Uses

Users may not:

• Copy or reproduce Stuvia materials for public distribution
• Upload Stuvia materials to other websites or platforms
• Share purchased materials through messaging services, file-sharing platforms, or social media
• Sell or redistribute Stuvia materials
• Use Stuvia materials for commercial purposes

Any unauthorized use may constitute copyright infringement.

4. Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe that Stuvia content has been copied, distributed, or published without authorization, you may report the infringement to us.

Please send a copyright report to: support@stuvia.com

Your report should include:

• A description of the copyrighted material
• The location (URL or platform) where the infringing material appears
• Your contact information
• Any relevant supporting information

Stuvia will review reported infringements and may take appropriate action.

5. Enforcement and Content Removal

If Stuvia becomes aware that its materials are being distributed without permission, we may take actions including:

• Requesting removal of infringing materials from third-party websites
• Issuing copyright takedown requests
• Blocking or restricting access to users involved in infringement
• Pursuing legal remedies where appropriate

Unauthorized distribution may result in legal action under the Indian Copyright Act, 1957 and other applicable laws.

6. Account Actions

Users found to be sharing or distributing Stuvia materials without authorization may face the following actions:

• Immediate suspension of their account
• Permanent termination of their account
• Removal of access to purchased materials
• Legal action where appropriate

7. Repeat Infringers

Stuvia maintains a policy of terminating accounts that repeatedly infringe on intellectual property rights.

Users who repeatedly engage in copyright violations may permanently lose access to the Service.

8. Contact

For copyright questions or infringement reports, please contact: support@stuvia.com