OWNERSHIP & COMPLAINTS

Copyright and Takedown Policy

This policy explains ownership of website materials and the evidence-based process for reporting copyright infringement.

Original contentowned or licensed
Third-party rightsremain with their owners
Evidence requiredclear and accurate notices
Fair processreview and counter-notice

A BALANCED PROCESS

Valid rights are respected, complaints require enough evidence for a fair review, and removal does not automatically amount to an admission of liability.
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SITE MATERIALS

Ownership of this website

Unless otherwise stated, the original website text, software, interface, visual assets, databases and branding are owned by or licensed to Harvard Reference Generator.

Generated citation outputs may be copied and used by users in their academic, personal and professional work, subject to any rights in the underlying source information.

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OTHER RIGHTS HOLDERS

Third-party material

Source titles, author names, quotations, logos, university names, publication details and other third-party material remain subject to the rights of their respective owners.

Our use of names or brief examples is intended for identification, explanation, criticism, review or citation guidance and does not imply sponsorship or ownership.

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TAKEDOWN NOTICE

Reporting copyright infringement

A rights holder or authorised representative may send a notice to copyright@harvardreferencegenerator.co.uk containing:

  • the full name and contact information;
  • identification of the protected work;
  • the exact URL and description of the material complained of;
  • an explanation of why the use is unauthorised;
  • evidence of ownership or authority to act;
  • a statement that the information supplied is accurate; and
  • a physical or electronic signature.
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INVESTIGATION

Our response

We may:

  • acknowledge the report;
  • request further information;
  • temporarily restrict access while investigating;
  • remove or amend material where appropriate;
  • restore material if the complaint is not substantiated; or
  • preserve information where required for legal or security purposes.

Removal does not necessarily constitute an admission of liability.

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RESPONSE BY AFFECTED PERSON

Counter-notice

A person whose material has been removed may contact copyright@harvardreferencegenerator.co.uk with evidence of authorisation, ownership, licence or another lawful basis for use.

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SERIOUS OR REPEATED MISUSE

Repeat or serious abuse

We may restrict access by users who repeatedly submit infringing material or misuse the complaints process, where technically and legally appropriate.