Before submitting a notice
Area Code Search USA publishes factual numbering-plan information, original explanatory text, and maps provided by OpenStreetMap contributors. If you believe material on this site copies protected work that you own or are authorized to represent, you may send us a formal notice. Please consider whether fair use, public-domain status, licensing, or another legal exception applies before making a claim.
Copyright infringement notice
A valid notice should include all of the following:
- Your full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
- A clear identification of the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed.
- The exact URL of each page or item you want us to review.
- A statement that you have a good-faith belief the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that your notice is accurate and that you are the owner or authorized to act for the owner.
- Your physical or electronic signature.
Where to send it
Email the complete notice to dmca@areacodesearchusa.com with “DMCA notice” in the subject line. This address is for copyright matters only. For data corrections, privacy requests, or general questions, use our contact page instead.
What happens next
We review each complete notice promptly. When appropriate, we may remove or restrict access to the material and notify the person who provided it. We may ask for missing information before taking action. We also reserve the right to reject notices that are incomplete, materially inaccurate, abusive, or directed at facts and material not protected by copyright.
Counter-notice
If your material was removed because of a mistake or misidentification, you may send a counter-notice identifying the removed material and its former location, consenting to the jurisdiction of the appropriate United States federal court, agreeing to accept service from the original claimant, and stating under penalty of perjury that the removal resulted from a mistake or misidentification. Include your contact details and signature. We may restore the material as permitted by law unless the claimant tells us that court action has begun.
Misrepresentations and repeat infringement
Knowingly making a material misrepresentation in a notice or counter-notice can create legal liability. Where applicable, we may restrict access for repeat infringers. Nothing on this page is legal advice; consult a qualified attorney if you are unsure about your rights or duties.