DMCA Policy

DMCA Policy for Science Explained | Clear Articles on Scientific Concepts and Discoveries

At Science Explained, we are committed to respecting the intellectual property rights of others while providing clear, plain-language explanations of scientific concepts across fields like physics, biology, space exploration, chemistry, and everyday scientific phenomena. We take claims of copyright infringement seriously and respond promptly to such notices in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

If you believe that content on this site infringes your copyright, please submit a written notification that includes the following information to allow us to process your claim efficiently:

  • A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf;
  • A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed;
  • A clear identification of the material that you claim is infringing and where it is located on the site;
  • Information reasonably sufficient to permit us to contact you, such as an address, telephone number, and email;
  • A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law;
  • A statement that the information in your notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

Upon receipt of a valid DMCA notice, we will review it carefully and may remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content as appropriate. We are dedicated to maintaining a respectful environment for sharing knowledge on natural science topics, climate science explained, physics explained simply, biology basics explained, chemistry basics explained, and related fields.

Counter-notices may be submitted if you believe the removed content was taken down mistakenly or due to misidentification. These should also comply with the DMCA requirements and include the relevant information for proper handling.

For faster responses regarding copyright matters, please use the Help Desk link found on the Contact page. Correspondence by postal mail should be addressed to:

WRS Web Solutions Inc., 18 King Street East, Suite 1400, Toronto, Ontario M5C 1C4 Canada.

Science Explained aims to be a trusted resource for science education articles, simple science explanations, and understanding science concepts. We appreciate your cooperation in protecting the rights of content creators while allowing this site to remain a clear and accessible source of scientific knowledge.