1. Overview & Scope of Copyright Policy

Drop Your Book Private Limited (hereinafter referred to as "the Company") fully respects the intellectual property rights of authors, publishers, institutions, and content creators. Specifically, this Copyright Policy outlines our strict operational protocols to ensure total compliance with Indian and international intellectual property laws.

2. Legal Copyright Policy Compliance

The Company strictly adheres to all applicable statutory copyright legislation, including the Copyright Act, 1957 of India and relevant regional legal frameworks.

All academic and reference textbooks purchased, verified, exchanged, or circulated through our platform must be genuine physical publications. Furthermore, the Company maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against counterfeit, pirated, or unauthorized duplications.

3. Intellectual Property Ownership & Resale Rights

The Company explicitly acknowledges that all intellectual property rights, trademarks, and copyrights associated with the titles, cover designs, and contents of textbooks remain the exclusive property of the original authors, publishers, or copyright proprietors.

Drop Your Book facilitates the lawful redistribution of legitimate, pre-owned physical books under the legally recognized First Sale Doctrine / Doctrine of Exhaustion, enabling students to recycle their authenticated course materials safely and legally.

4. Seller Warranties & Purchasing Verification

When submitting textbooks on our sell your books portal or at physical hubs, every seller affirms that:

• They possess full legal rights, ownership, and title to sell the physical copies offered.
• The books are authentic, publisher-printed original editions and not unlawful reprints.

Consequently, the Company reserves the right to reject or confiscate any books suspected of infringing intellectual property guidelines during our physical verification process.

5. Notice & Reporting Under Copyright Policy

If an author, publishing house, or authorized legal representative believes that any material on our network infringes upon their protected copyright, we urge them to submit a formal Notice of Infringement.

To file a claim, please send an email to mail@dropyourbook.in with the subject line "Copyright Infringement Notice" containing the following details:

6. Investigation & Removal of Infringing Material

Upon receiving a formal, valid infringement notice, our legal compliance team will promptly investigate the matter. If the claim is substantiated:

• The affected item will be immediately removed from circulation and partner catalogs including A2Z Book Hub.
• Appropriate action will be initiated against the supplying party in accordance with applicable laws.

7. Seller Awareness & Educational Initiatives

Drop Your Book regularly trains its verification staff and provides guidance to student sellers regarding the distinction between authentic pre-owned textbooks and unauthorized pirated editions, fostering a clean and ethical circular economy.

8. Contact Office for Copyright Policy Concerns

For all intellectual property queries, legal notices, or formal communications, please direct correspondence to:

9. Policy Amendments

The Company reserves the right to update or modify this Copyright Policy at any time to reflect legislative revisions or operational advancements. Any revisions will take effect immediately upon being posted on this official URL.