DMCA Policy

Last updated: 12/4/2025

1. Introduction

chordslk.com respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 ("DMCA"), chordslk.com will respond expeditiously to claims of copyright infringement that are reported.

2. Content Licensing & Copyright

Guitar chords, lyrics, artist information, and other media content on this website are primarily:

• Provided for educational purposes and personal use only.
• Submitted by users or gathered from publicly available sources.
• Believed to be presented in accordance with fair use principles.

Guitar chords, lyrics and other potentially copyrighted materials displayed on chordslk.com are the property and copyright of their respective owners. chordslk.com does not claim ownership over these materials.

If you believe chordslk.com has incorrectly displayed or used any content, or if you are a copyright owner and believe your work has been infringed upon, please contact us immediately at [email protected] so the issue can be addressed.

3. DMCA Notice Requirements

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement and is accessible on chordslk.com, please send a written notification that includes:

• A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent.
• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
• Identification of the material claimed to be infringing (with the specific URL or location on the website).
• Your contact information (name, address, telephone number, and email).
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
• A statement that the information in your notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf.

4. How to Submit a DMCA Notice

DMCA notices can be sent to chordslk.com at [email protected]. Please include "DMCA Notice - Chords LK" in the subject line. chordslk.com will process and investigate valid notices of alleged infringement and take appropriate actions under the DMCA.

5. Counter-Notification

If material you have posted has been taken down due to a DMCA notice, you may submit a counter-notification if you believe the material was removed by mistake or misidentification. Your counter-notice must include:

• Your physical or electronic signature.
• Identification of the material removed and its previous location (URL).
• A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.
• Your name, address, phone number, and a statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located (or any judicial district in which chordslk.com may be found if your address is outside the U.S.), and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notification or an agent of such person.

Counter-notifications should also be sent to [email protected] with "DMCA Counter-Notice - Chords LK" in the subject line.

6. Repeat Infringers

chordslk.com takes copyright violations seriously. In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable law, chordslk.com has adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, users who are deemed to be repeat infringers. chordslk.com may also at its sole discretion limit access to the website and/or terminate the accounts of any users who infringe any intellectual property rights of others, whether or not there is any repeat infringement.

7. Fair Use

chordslk.com respects fair use principles under copyright law. The presentation of guitar chords, lyrics and related content is intended for educational purposes, commentary, and personal use, which are generally considered fair use.

8. Contact Information

For any questions about this DMCA Policy, please contact chordslk.com at [email protected].