Z-Library respects the intellectual property of others
If your copyright-protected work was posted on Z-Library without your authorization, you can submit a copyright removal request to request that the content be removed. Submitting a copyright removal request is a legal process.
What to know before you submit a removal request
Copyright exceptions: You need to consider whether fair use, fair dealing, or a similar copyright exception applies. Z-Library may ask you to confirm you’ve made this consideration. If you do not adequately respond, the content identified in your removal request is not removed from Z-Library. If a copyright exception applies, then the removal request you submit is considered invalid.
Personal info:
- If a content is removed for copyright infringement, the name of the copyright owner will be visible on the page of content.
- If you give us a valid legal alternative, such as the name of a company or authorized representative, we'll review and apply it if appropriate.
- The copyright owner name you enter will become part of the public record of your request.
- Your full legal name is required to complete a copyright removal request. It may be shared with the uploader of the content removed for copyright infringement.
- The primary email address from your removal request may be shared with the uploader of the content removed for copyright infringement.
- Your physical address and phone number will remain confidential unless requested as part of a lawsuit. If Z-Library is required to share any information, we’ll notify you before doing so.
How to submit a copyright removal request
The fastest and simplest way to submit a copyright removal request is to fill out our webform. The copyright owner or agent authorized to act on the owner’s behalf should submit the request.
Submit a copyright removal requestAfter you submit a removal request, Z-Library reviews it to make sure it’s valid and includes all the required information to comply with the law. You’ll get an email when we’ve taken action on your request.
If your request is missing information or if more detail is needed, be sure to respond to the email with the necessary information, so we can process your request. Keep in mind that the content may remain on Z-Library until we’ve received this information.
For example, you may be asked to:
- Provide a more specific title for your copyrighted work
- Submit evidence that you’re authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner you’re representing