How we protect your creative work from unauthorized distribution. Your words are your livelihood — we take their protection seriously.
We take a DRM-free approach combined with digital watermarking. This means readers enjoy a seamless reading experience without restrictive locks — they can read on any device, in any app that supports standard formats.
At the same time, every copy is uniquely traceable to the purchaser through invisible watermarks embedded in the file. If a copy is found on piracy sites, we can identify the source and take appropriate action.
This approach respects readers while protecting authors. Studies show DRM-free books have higher customer satisfaction and lower piracy rates than locked alternatives.
Every downloaded file contains an invisible watermark linking it to the purchaser. This enables us to trace unauthorized copies back to their source without affecting the reading experience.
Book files are delivered through encrypted channels with signed URLs that expire after download. Content is never exposed to insecure transmission.
We respond promptly to DMCA takedown requests and work with hosting providers to remove infringing content. Our legal team monitors compliance globally.
Automated scanning of common piracy sites to detect unauthorized copies of your work. We proactively search for and report violations on your behalf.
Multi-device management limits the number of devices per account. Reading sessions are monitored to prevent credential sharing at scale.
We provide guidance on copyright registration and can help authors pursue legal action against persistent infringers when necessary.
If you discover your work being distributed without authorization, here is how we handle it.
Identify the infringing URL or platform where your work appears
Confirm you are the rights holder or authorized representative
Provide your book title and AfricanBooks catalog link
Describe the copyrighted work being infringed
Submit a DMCA takedown request via our form or email
We respond within 48 hours and take action within 5 business days
Found your work being distributed without authorization? Report it here and we will take action.
You can also email us directly at dmca@africanbooks.com
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