10. Content Removal Policies - Submitting content removal requests

AahdUpdated 17 Oct 2025

This document outlines the process for submitting content removal requests on the GitLaw platform. It details three distinct policies: the DMCA Takedown Policy for copyright infringement, the GitLaw Trademark Policy for misuse of trademarked materials, and the GitLaw Private Information Removal Policy for confidential data posing a security risk. Users are advised to review these policies and their reporting requirements before submitting a request.

Submitting content removal requests

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DMCA Takedown Policy

GitLaw Trademark Policy

GitLaw Private Information Removal Policy

We understand that copyrighted, trademarked, or private content may get published on GitLaw – either accidentally or on purpose – sometimes in repositories that you do not own. Because the nature of this content varies, and because of different applicable laws, each category has its own, distinct reporting requirements outlined in our policies.

If you'd like to request that content be removed from GitLaw, please take some time to acquaint yourself with each of these policies and their respective reporting requirements before submitting a report. If we receive an incomplete report, we'll need to ask for clarifications or revisions and you’ll need to re-submit a revised report.

Please note that we're not able to help you determine which policy is appropriate for your specific situation. If you’ve reviewed the policies below and still have questions about whether or not content should be reported as copyright, trademark, or private information, we recommend consulting with independent legal counsel.

DMCA Takedown Policy

The DMCA Takedown Policy can be used to report content that you believe infringes a copyright owned by you or your organization. Once you have reviewed the policy, you may also want to review our Guide to Submitting a DMCA Takedown Notice before submitting a report.

GitLaw Trademark Policy

The GitLaw Trademark Policy can be used to report content that appears to use your company or business name, logo, or other trademark-protected materials in a manner that may mislead or confuse others about brand or business affiliation.

GitLaw Private Information Removal Policy

The GitLaw Private Information Removal Policy can be used to report data that is private (confidential and poses a security risk), but that is not necessarily protected by copyright or trademark.

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