Content & Copyright Policy

Last updated September 27, 2026 · Version 2026-09-27

This Content & Copyright Policy (the "Policy") explains what may and may not be listed on tydbyts.com, how we handle copyright complaints, and how we enforce these rules. It is published by Tydbyts Media, the operator of tydbyts.com ("Tydbyts," "we," "us"). It applies to every book, audiobook, cover, description, author profile, merchandise design, and other content ("Content") that a creator or publisher ("Creator," "you") submits, and it is part of the Tydbyts Author Distribution Agreement and its addenda.

This Policy is not legal advice.

1. Prohibited content

You may not submit, and we will not list, Content that:

1. is illegal, or promotes or facilitates illegal activity;
2. depicts, describes, or promotes child sexual abuse material or any sexual content involving minors, including fictional, drawn, animated, or AI-generated content, and including characters described or presented as under 18. We report apparent child sexual abuse material to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and law enforcement;
3. includes non-consensual intimate imagery, or sexual content involving real people without their consent;
4. promotes hate, violence, or discrimination against people based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or similar characteristics, or that harasses, threatens, or bullies anyone;
5. doxxes anyone, meaning it publishes private personal information (such as home addresses, phone numbers, or financial or medical information) without consent;
6. contains malware, hidden code, tracking, or anything designed to harm devices or data;
7. is plagiarized, infringes anyone's copyright, trademark, or other rights, or is built from scraped, pirated, or unauthorized sources, including AI models or training data used without authorization;
8. has deceptive metadata, such as a misleading title, author name, series name, cover, or description, or one that imitates another author's name or brand;
9. uses keyword stuffing, meaning irrelevant or excessive keywords in titles, subtitles, descriptions, or categories;
10. is a public-domain reprint without meaningful added value (such as an original translation, substantial annotations, or original illustrations), unless we approve it in advance;
11. is spam or a duplicate listing, including substantially similar Content listed repeatedly, or low-effort Content made mainly to game the Platform; or
12. we otherwise determine is harmful, misleading, or inappropriate for the Platform.

2. Explicit and adult content

Adult content is allowed only if all of the following are true:

1. it is accurately rated with the content rating "explicit" in the Dashboard;
2. every character in any sexual content is an adult (18 or older) and is clearly presented as an adult;
3. it does not include non-consensual sexual content presented to titillate, bestiality, incest, or other content prohibited by Section 1; and
4. its cover and public description are suitable for a general audience. We may restrict explicit Content from general storefront placement, search results, recommendations, promotions, the kids storefront, and marketing, and may require age confirmation before access. Mis-rating Content is a violation of this Policy.

3. AI disclosure

1. You must disclose in the Dashboard when any part of a Work's text, narration, cover, illustrations, or Artwork was generated by artificial intelligence. Using AI tools only to help edit, spell-check, or brainstorm your own writing does not require disclosure.
2. You remain fully responsible for AI-generated Content, including making sure it is original, does not infringe, and complies with this Policy.
3. We may label AI-generated Content for Customers, and may limit or refuse AI-generated Content, including high-volume or low-quality AI Content.

4. Copyright complaints (DMCA notice and takedown)

We respect intellectual property rights and respond to notices of alleged infringement under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512).

Designated agent. Send copyright notices to our designated agent:

• Email: dmca@columbinepub.com
• Attention: Copyright Agent, Tydbyts Media What a notice must include. A notice must be in writing and include:

1. your physical or electronic signature;
2. identification of the copyrighted work you claim is infringed;
3. identification of the material you claim is infringing and where it appears on the Platform (for example, the page URL), in enough detail for us to find it;
4. your name, address, telephone number, and email address;
5. a statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and
6. a statement that the information in the notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner's behalf. When we receive a valid notice, we will remove or disable access to the material, notify the Creator who submitted it, and may hold related royalties while the matter is pending. Knowingly misrepresenting that material is infringing can make you liable for damages under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f).

5. Counter-notices

If you believe your Content was removed by mistake or misidentification, you may send a counter-notice to dmca@columbinepub.com that includes:

1. your physical or electronic signature;
2. identification of the material that was removed and where it appeared before removal;
3. a statement, under penalty of perjury, that you have a good-faith belief the material was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification;
4. your name, address, and telephone number; and
5. a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal district court for the judicial district where your address is located (or, if your address is outside the United States, any judicial district in which Tydbyts may be found), and that you will accept service of process from the person who sent the original notice or their agent. When we receive a valid counter-notice, we will send a copy to the person who sent the original notice. Unless they tell us within 10 business days that they have filed a court action to restrain the alleged infringement, we may restore the material 10 to 14 business days after we received the counter-notice. Restoration remains subject to our right to decline to list any Content under the Author Distribution Agreement.

6. Repeat infringers

We will terminate, in appropriate circumstances, the accounts of Creators who are repeat infringers. Generally, a Creator who receives three valid copyright notices that are not successfully countered within a 12-month period will have their account terminated, and we may terminate sooner for willful or serious infringement. Terminated repeat infringers may not open new accounts.

7. Other complaints

To report a trademark, privacy, defamation, or other content concern, email support@columbinepub.com with the page URL and a description of the problem.

8. Enforcement

If Content violates this Policy, or we reasonably believe it does, we may do any of the following, at our discretion and without prior notice:

1. reject, delist, or remove the Content;
2. correct or require you to correct metadata or content ratings;
3. restrict the Content's visibility or placement;
4. hold or forfeit royalties connected to violating Content, as allowed by the Author Distribution Agreement;
5. suspend or terminate your account; and
6. report illegal Content to law enforcement or the appropriate authorities. You may appeal an enforcement decision by emailing support@columbinepub.com within 30 days. We will review appeals in good faith, but our decision is final.

9. Changes

We may update this Policy as described in the Author Distribution Agreement. The version date above shows when it last changed.

Questions? Email support@columbinepub.com.