Content Removal & DMCA

Effective: January 1, 2026  ·  Last updated: March 24, 2026

1. What We List and Why

SettlementRadar is an informational directory that aggregates publicly available class action settlement information. All data on our platform comes from primary public sources including:

• Federal and state court dockets and class action notices
• Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforcement actions
• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) orders
• State attorneys general announcements
• Official settlement administrator websites
• CAFA (Class Action Fairness Act) notices
• Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) settlements

Because this information originates in the public record, it is generally factual, publicly available, and of legitimate consumer interest. However, we recognize that circumstances change and that errors can occur. We take all removal and correction requests seriously.

2. Requesting Correction or Removal of a Settlement Listing

If you represent a company, law firm, settlement administrator, or other party and believe a settlement listing on SettlementRadar is inaccurate, misleading, outdated, or should be removed, you may submit a correction or removal request.

We will review and respond to all legitimate requests within 5 business days.

Grounds for Removal or Correction

• The settlement has been dismissed, terminated, or invalidated by the court.
• The settlement has fully closed and the claims period has ended (we regularly mark these as expired, but contact us if you believe one should be removed entirely).
• Information about eligibility, payout amounts, deadlines, or the settlement administrator is materially inaccurate.
• The listing violates an active court seal or protective order.
• You have a court order directing removal of specific information.

Information Required for a Correction/Removal Request

To process your request, include the following in your email:

1. Your name and title — your full name and your role (e.g., "General Counsel," "Settlement Administrator").
2. Company or organization name — the entity you represent.
3. Contact information — email address and phone number where we can verify your request.
4. URL of the specific page — the full URL of the settlement listing on SettlementRadar you are requesting be corrected or removed.
5. Nature of the request — clearly state whether you are requesting a correction or complete removal, and explain why.
6. Supporting documentation — attach or link to relevant court orders, settlement notices, or other official documents supporting your request.
7. Certification — a statement that the information in your request is accurate and that you are authorized to make this request on behalf of the affected party.

3. DMCA Copyright Takedown Procedure

SettlementRadar respects intellectual property rights and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe that content on our site infringes your copyright, you may submit a formal DMCA takedown notice.

What to Include in a DMCA Takedown Notice

Your DMCA notice must include all of the following (as required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3)):

1. Your physical or electronic signature.
2. Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed. If multiple works, provide a representative list.
3. Identification of the infringing material on SettlementRadar — include the specific URL(s) where the infringing content appears.
4. Your contact information — name, address, telephone number, and email address.
5. A good faith statement — "I have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law."
6. An accuracy statement — "I swear, under penalty of perjury, that the information in this notification is accurate and that I am the copyright owner or am authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed."

Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, we will: (1) promptly remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content; (2) notify the person who posted the content if applicable; and (3) provide information about the counter-notice process.

4. Counter-Notice Procedure

If content you posted or submitted to SettlementRadar was removed in response to a DMCA takedown notice and you believe the removal was in error or that you have the right to post the content, you may submit a DMCA counter-notice.

What to Include in a Counter-Notice

Your counter-notice must include (per 17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(3)):

1. Your physical or electronic signature.
2. Identification of the removed material and the URL where it appeared before removal.
3. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed by mistake or misidentification.
4. Your name, address, and telephone number.
5. Consent to jurisdiction — a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal district court for your address (or any judicial district if your address is outside the United States), and that you will accept service of process from the party who filed the original DMCA notice.

Send counter-notices to contact@settlementradar.com with the subject line "DMCA Counter-Notice."

If we receive a valid counter-notice, we will forward it to the original claimant. If the claimant does not file a court action within 10–14 business days, we may restore the content.

5. Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with the DMCA, SettlementRadar maintains a policy of terminating accounts or access of users who are repeat infringers of intellectual property rights.

6. Our Response Timeline

We are committed to timely responses:

• Correction requests: Initial review within 5 business days. Complex requests involving court documentation may take longer — we will acknowledge receipt and communicate a timeline.
• DMCA takedown notices: Valid notices processed within 5 business days. Expedited review available for time-sensitive matters — note "URGENT" in your subject line.
• Counter-notices: Acknowledged within 3 business days. Resolution timeline depends on whether the original claimant pursues court action.
• General correction inquiries: Responded to within 2 business days.

7. Abuse of This Process

Submitting false or bad-faith removal requests is a serious matter. Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), anyone who knowingly misrepresents that content is infringing may be liable for damages, including costs and attorneys' fees incurred by the alleged infringer.

SettlementRadar will not remove accurate, factual information about public court settlements in response to vague, legally unsupported, or bad-faith requests.

8. Contact

For all content removal, correction, and DMCA requests:

Email: contact@settlementradar.com

Please use clear subject lines so we can route your request appropriately:

• "Content Removal Request" — for factual removal/correction requests
• "DMCA Takedown Notice" — for copyright claims
• "DMCA Counter-Notice" — for counter-claims
• "Correction Request" — for factual errors

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