Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)

1. Statement of DMCA Compliance

Manhwaclan complies with the provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), 17 U.S.C. §512, and respects the intellectual property rights of authors, publishers, licensors, and other copyright holders.

This DMCA Compliance Policy outlines the procedures for submitting copyright infringement notifications and counter-notifications in accordance with applicable United States copyright law.

2. Nature and Scope of Website Content

Manhwaclan operates strictly as an editorial, informational, and commentary-based website.

The website publishes content including, but not limited to:

  • Reviews and critical commentary of manhwa, manga, and manhua
  • Descriptive introductions and summaries of comic series
  • Genre classifications and explanatory articles
  • Informational content related to comic culture and storytelling
  • Manhwaclan does not host, store, distribute, or provide access to full comic chapters, scan files, or downloadable copyrighted works.

All referenced comic titles, characters, storylines, artwork, trademarks, and related intellectual property are the exclusive property of their respective authors, publishers, and copyright holders.

No ownership, license, or proprietary rights are claimed by Manhwaclan unless explicitly stated.

3. Copyright Disclaimer

The content published on Manhwaclan is provided for informational, commentary, and educational purposes only.

Any images, cover art, or referenced materials are used under the principles of fair use for the purpose of review, criticism, commentary, and informational reporting. Such use is not intended to infringe upon the rights of the original copyright owners.

Manhwaclan does not represent or affiliate with official publishers, licensors, or rights holders unless explicitly stated.

4. Copyright Infringement Notification Procedure

If you are a copyright owner or an authorized agent and believe that material published on Manhwaclan infringes your copyrighted work, you may submit a formal DMCA notification containing all of the following elements as required under 17 U.S.C. §512(c)(3):

  • A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative
  • Clear identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
  • Precise identification of the allegedly infringing material, including the specific URL(s) on Manhwaclan
  • Sufficient contact information, including full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address
  • A statement affirming a good-faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
  • A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information provided is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

Failure to provide complete and accurate information may result in the notice being deemed invalid or delayed.

5. Counter-Notification

If you believe that material you submitted or referenced was removed or disabled as a result of a mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification in accordance with the DMCA.

The counter-notification must include:

  • Your physical or electronic signature
  • Identification of the material that was removed and its original location
  • A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good-faith belief the material was removed due to error or misidentification
  • Your name, address, and contact information
  • A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the federal court in your judicial district

6. Repeat Infringer Policy

Manhwaclan reserves the right to restrict access to the website or take appropriate action against users or contributors who are determined to be repeat infringers of copyright.

7. Contact Information

All DMCA notices and copyright-related inquiries should be sent to:

Please allow a reasonable time for review and response.