Content & Takedown Policy
Last Updated: January 9, 2026
This policy explains how to report copyright infringement, trademark violations, defamation, and other content issues.
Reporting Content Issues
If you believe content on Star Trek: Freedom violates your rights or our terms, you can report it through:
- General Content Issues: Report Issue
- Copyright/Trademark: Use the process below
- Defamation/Harassment: Report Issue (select "Abuse/Harassment")
Copyright Infringement (DMCA)
If you believe your copyrighted work has been used without permission, please provide:
- Identification: Description of the copyrighted work and the specific content on our site
- Location: URLs or other information to locate the infringing content
- Contact Information: Your name, address, phone number, and email
- Good Faith Statement: Statement that you believe the use is not authorized
- Accuracy Statement: Statement that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act
- Signature: Physical or electronic signature
Send DMCA notices to: Report Issue (select "Copyright/Trademark")
Counter-Notification: If content is removed due to a DMCA notice, the original poster may file a counter-notification if they believe the removal was in error.
Trademark Issues
Star Trek: Freedom is a non-commercial, fan-created website. Star Trek and all related marks are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. and Paramount Pictures. This site is used under fair use principles for non-commercial entertainment purposes only.
If you believe your trademark is being misused on this site, please contact us with:
- Description of the trademark and registration information (if applicable)
- Specific content that violates your trademark
- Location of the content (URLs)
- Your contact information
Send trademark notices to: Report Issue (select "Copyright/Trademark")
Defamation and Harassment
If you believe content is defamatory or constitutes harassment:
- Report it immediately through Report Issue
- Provide specific details about the content and why it is problematic
- Include URLs or other information to locate the content
We will review reports promptly and take appropriate action, which may include content removal, account suspension, or other measures.
Processing and Response
Review Process:
- We will review all reports promptly
- We may request additional information if needed
- We will take appropriate action based on the nature of the report
- You will receive confirmation when your report is received and when action is taken
Response Times:
- Urgent issues (harassment, threats): Within 24-48 hours
- Copyright/Trademark: Within 7-14 days
- General content issues: Within 7-14 days
False Reports
Filing false or fraudulent reports may result in:
- Legal action if the false report causes harm
- Account suspension or termination
- Ban from future reporting
Please ensure your reports are accurate and made in good faith.
Appeals
If content is removed or your account is affected by a takedown request, you may:
- File a counter-notification (for DMCA claims)
- Appeal the decision through Report Issue
- Provide additional context or evidence
We will review appeals and may reinstate content or accounts if the appeal is valid.
Contact Us
To report content issues:
- General Reports: Report Issue
- Copyright/Trademark: Report Issue (select "Copyright/Trademark")
- Abuse/Harassment: Report Issue (select "Abuse/Harassment")
