TheGufo takes copyright infringement very seriously. We encourage our readers, users or publishers to report any concerns regarding the copyright infringement. 

Reporting Copyright Infringement:

If you believe your copyright has been infringed upon by content published on TheGufo platform by one of the uses, please submit a formal complaint to [email protected] for further review.

Your Complaint Should Include:

• • Subject Line: Clearly state “Copyright Infringement” in the subject line.
  • Documented Evidence: Provide clear and verifiable documentation demonstrating your ownership of the copyrighted material, such as registration certificates or prior publication dates. This documentation should establish that your work existed before the publication of the allegedly infringing article was published by another party on TheGufo platform.
  • Specific Details: Clearly identify the allegedly infringing article and any specific sections or content that you believe violate your copyright.

Complaint Review Process:

• • Upon receipt of your complaint, TheGufo team will promptly review the submitted evidence.
  • We will communicate openly with relevant parties throughout the review process.
  • If the claim is deemed valid, TheGufo will take appropriate action, which may include:
    • Removal of the infringing content from our platform.
    • Informing the corresponding authors of the copyright violation.
    • Depending on the severity, potential retraction of the published article.

Minimal Infringement:

In cases where the infringement involves minor issues, such as missing citations, we will contact the authors and request them to make the necessary corrections according to TheGufo’s article amendment policy. Any revised version will undergo a standard peer-review process before publication.

Response Timeline:

TheGufo is committed to addressing all copyright claims promptly. You will receive a response from our team within 1 to 2 weeks, provided your complaint includes sufficient documented evidence.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a platform that respects intellectual property rights.  Please be advised that any and all articles that are shared or published on our platform are a responsibility of the party who is publishing and or sharing the information and we expect high ethical conduct from all parties who are using TheGufo platform.