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A statement confirming that the use of the copyrighted material on the website has not been authorised for use by the copyright owner, its agent or the law. A statement confirming that you are the copyright owner or have authorisation to act on behalf of the owner. Summary of takedown process A process where a complainant informs an Internet Service Provider (ISP) that they are hosting illegal material (notice) in order that the material in question is promptly removed (takedown). False website identified. Identification of IP address through WHOIS. WHOIS enables an enquirer to find out whether a Domain Name is available and, if not, the organisation or person to whom it is registered, and when that registration was made. WHOIS is used: To find information about networks, domain and hosts. To locate contact information for networks and domains. To see if the domain name is already in use. Host contacted to clean site. Website removed. Website takedown completed. Please note: SOCA does not accept liability for the consequences arising from the wrongful takedown of material and that any action taken against innocent parties may lead to a breach of Article 8 in Schedule 1 Part 1 of the Human Rights Act 1998. 6
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