This document serves as a guide to GitHub's implementation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedown policy. It outlines the procedures for submitting a DMCA takedown notice or a counter notice, explaining the steps required for both copyright holders and users. The document can be used by copyright holders to report unauthorized use of their content on GitHub, prompting the removal of infringing material. It is also a resource for users who believe their content was mistakenly removed, providing a counter-notice process to request its re-enablement. Additionally, the document discusses GitHub’s policies on transparency, handling forks, circumvention claims, repeated infringement, and user rights, offering resources and guidance on navigating DMCA-related issues on the platform.