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DMCA / Copyright Complaint Notice

Last updated: 25 April 2026

Bethala Kathalu respects intellectual property rights. If you believe content on this blog infringes a copyright you hold, follow the procedure below to file a formal complaint. We respond to legitimate complaints promptly.

Our copyright stance

The blog publishes original Telugu fiction. Stories are author Sai Kiran's own retellings of the public-domain Vikram-Bethala / Baital Pachisi frame applied to modern situations. Cover images are generated programmatically from post titles. We do not knowingly publish copyrighted material belonging to others.

That said, mistakes happen. If you've spotted text or imagery that you believe was copied from your work, here's how to flag it.

Filing a copyright complaint

Send a written notice (email is fine) to pandrala@hotmail.com with subject line "DMCA Notice". Your notice must include all of the following — anything missing will delay processing:

  1. Your full legal name, postal address, telephone, and email.
  2. Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed. Include URLs, ISBNs, registration numbers, or other identifiers if applicable.
  3. Identification of the allegedly infringing material on this blog — the exact post URL(s), the specific text quoted or image used, and where on each page the material appears.
  4. A side-by-side comparison showing the original work and the allegedly infringing content. Screenshots or text excerpts both work.
  5. A statement that you have a good-faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorised by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
  6. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorised to act on behalf of the owner.
  7. Your physical or electronic signature.

Notices missing any of items 1–7 will be returned for completion before action is taken.

What happens after we receive a valid notice

  1. Within 7 business days: We acknowledge receipt of your notice and review the claim.
  2. If the claim has clear merit: The allegedly infringing post or section is unpublished within 14 business days while we investigate. We email the post author (Sai Kiran himself, in this case — the blog is single-author) the notice.
  3. If the claim is unclear or contested: We respond explaining our position. You may revise and re-submit, or proceed to legal channels.
  4. If the claim is upheld: The infringing content is permanently removed. The post URL is updated with a brief takedown notice.
  5. If the claim is rejected: We respond with our reasoning (e.g., "this is original work, here is the writing process documentation" or "this falls under fair use / fair dealing").

Counter-notification

If you believe content on this blog was wrongfully removed in response to a third-party DMCA complaint, you (the original author) may file a counter-notification at pandrala@hotmail.com with subject line "DMCA Counter-Notice". The counter-notice must include:

  1. Your full legal name, address, phone, email.
  2. Identification of the removed material and its previous URL.
  3. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good-faith belief the material was removed by mistake or misidentification.
  4. A consent statement to the jurisdiction of the courts of Hyderabad, Telangana, India (the blog's governing jurisdiction).
  5. Your physical or electronic signature.

If a valid counter-notice is received, the content may be restored within 10–14 business days unless the original claimant files for a court order.

Repeat infringer policy

If a third party (e.g., a commenter posting copyrighted material in comments) repeatedly infringes copyright, we reserve the right to permanently block them and forward repeat notices to Google Blogger.

False claims

Filing a frivolous, retaliatory, or knowingly false DMCA notice is a violation of Section 512(f) of the US DMCA and equivalent provisions in the Indian Copyright Act 1957 (as amended 2012). False claimants may be liable for damages, attorney's fees, and Section 65A penalties under Indian law.

Indian Copyright Act jurisdiction

This blog is operated from India. While we accept DMCA-style notices for international convenience, copyright disputes are ultimately subject to the Indian Copyright Act 1957 (as amended 2012) and the jurisdiction of courts in Hyderabad, Telangana. Foreign claimants may also pursue remedies under their own jurisdiction's laws.

Contact

For copyright complaints and counter-notices:
Email: pandrala@hotmail.com
Subject line: "DMCA Notice" or "DMCA Counter-Notice"
Response time: 7 business days for acknowledgment, 14 business days for investigation outcome.

Designated agent under DMCA Section 512(c)(2): Sai Kiran (pandrala), Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

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