Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Policy

At AquaManga, we respect the intellectual property rights of authors, publishers, and content owners worldwide. This website operates in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), 17 U.S.C. § 512, and other applicable intellectual property laws.

AquaManga is committed to responding promptly to valid copyright infringement notices and taking appropriate action in compliance with U.S. copyright regulations.

1. Website Scope and Content Disclaimer

AquaManga operates as an independent editorial and informational platform dedicated to manga, manhwa, and manhua discovery.

The content available on AquaManga includes, but is not limited to:

• Editorial reviews and opinions
• Series introductions and informational summaries
• Genre explanations and classifications
• Commentary and reference-based articles

AquaManga does not host, store, upload, distribute, or provide access to full comic chapters, raw image files, or downloadable copyrighted works.

Any references to copyrighted titles, characters, or series are made strictly for informational, editorial, and identification purposes.

2. Copyright Infringement Claims

If you believe that any material published on AquaManga infringes your copyright, you may submit a formal DMCA notice. To be valid, your notice must include all of the following information:

• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
• Identification of the material on AquaManga that is alleged to be infringing, including specific URL(s)
• Your full legal name and contact information (email address required)
• A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on

3. Submission of DMCA Notices

All DMCA notices should be sent to our designated contact:

• Contact Email: [email protected]

Please allow a reasonable amount of time for us to review and respond to your request.

4. Review and Takedown Procedure

Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, AquaManga will:

• Review the request for completeness and legitimacy
• Evaluate the content in question
• Remove or modify the disputed material if necessary
• Take appropriate action in accordance with DMCA guidelines

We strive to address valid copyright concerns within 24–72 hours whenever possible.

5. Counter-Notification

If you believe that content was removed or modified in error, you may submit a counter-notification in compliance with the DMCA. Your counter-notice must include:

• Your name and contact information
• Identification of the material that was removed and its original URL
• A statement under penalty of perjury that you believe the removal was a mistake or misidentification
• Consent to the jurisdiction of the United States federal courts
• Your electronic or physical signature

Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, AquaManga may restore the content in accordance with DMCA procedures unless the original complainant files legal action.

6. Policy Updates

This DMCA Policy may be updated or modified at any time without prior notice. Changes will become effective immediately upon posting on this page. We encourage users and copyright holders to review this policy periodically.