DMCA & Copyright Policy

DMCA & Copyright Policy

Last Updated: October 5, 2026

Wordle Hints Today respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects visitors, contributors, and other parties interacting with our website to do the same.

This DMCA & Copyright Policy explains how we handle copyright concerns involving material published on Wordle Hints Today.

Wordle Hints Today is an independent informational website providing Wordle-related hints, clues, tips, explanations, word-related information, and other educational content.

We are not the official Wordle website and are not owned, operated, sponsored, or endorsed by The New York Times or any organization associated with Wordle.

1. Respect for Copyright

We respect the rights of copyright owners and make reasonable efforts to avoid knowingly publishing material that infringes the copyrights of others.

Our website is intended to provide original, useful, and informational content. We do not intend to claim ownership of content, images, trademarks, names, or other intellectual property that belongs to third parties.

Where third-party intellectual property is relevant to the subject of our content, it remains the property of its respective owner.

2. Our Content

Unless otherwise stated, original text and other original material created specifically for Wordle Hints Today may be protected by applicable copyright laws.

Visitors may not reproduce, republish, redistribute, copy, sell, or substantially reproduce our original website content without appropriate permission, except where such use is permitted by applicable law.

This does not prevent lawful uses such as fair use, fair dealing, quotation, commentary, criticism, or other uses permitted under applicable copyright laws.

3. Third-Party Copyright

Wordle Hints Today may discuss names, games, brands, products, websites, trademarks, or other subjects owned by third parties.

Mentioning or discussing a third-party work, brand, trademark, or service does not mean that Wordle Hints Today owns that intellectual property or is affiliated with its owner.

Third-party trademarks and intellectual property remain the property of their respective owners.

4. Wordle Trademark and Independent Website Disclosure

Wordle Hints Today is an independent website.

We are not the official Wordle website and are not owned, operated, sponsored, or endorsed by The New York Times or its affiliates.

The name “Wordle” and related trademarks, names, logos, and intellectual property belong to their respective owners.

Our use of Wordle-related terminology is intended to identify and describe the subject of our informational content.

Nothing on this website should be interpreted as a claim of official affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement, or ownership.

5. Copyright Infringement Notification

If you are a copyright owner or are authorized to act on behalf of a copyright owner and believe that material available on Wordle Hints Today infringes your copyright, you may submit a copyright complaint to us.

To help us properly review your request, please provide sufficient information to identify the copyrighted work and the material you believe infringes it.

A copyright complaint should generally include the following information:

A. Identification of the Copyrighted Work

Provide a description of the copyrighted work that you believe has been infringed.

If multiple copyrighted works are involved, provide a representative list of those works.

B. Identification of the Allegedly Infringing Material

Provide the specific URL or other sufficiently detailed location of the material you believe infringes your copyright.

Please provide enough information for us to locate the material.

C. Your Contact Information

Provide information that allows us to contact you, such as:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Mailing address, where appropriate
  • Telephone number, where appropriate

D. Good-Faith Statement

Your notice should include a statement confirming that you have a good-faith belief that the use of the disputed material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or applicable law.

E. Accuracy and Authority Statement

Your notice should also confirm that the information provided is accurate and that, where applicable, you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

F. Signature

A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or an authorized representative should be included where required.

6. Where to Send a Copyright Complaint

Copyright complaints and DMCA-related requests can be sent to:

Email: wordlehintoday1@gmail.com

Please use a clear subject such as:

DMCA Copyright Infringement Notice

Sending a complete notice helps us review the complaint more efficiently.

7. Review of Copyright Complaints

When we receive a copyright complaint, we may review the information provided and determine whether further action is appropriate.

Depending on the circumstances, possible actions may include:

  • Removing or disabling access to the identified material
  • Temporarily restricting access while the matter is reviewed
  • Requesting additional information
  • Contacting the relevant party
  • Correcting or replacing material
  • Taking other appropriate action

We do not promise that every complaint will automatically result in removal.

Copyright issues can involve exceptions, permissions, licenses, fair use, fair dealing, public-domain material, or other legal considerations.

8. Incomplete or Invalid Notices

A copyright notice that does not contain enough information to identify the copyrighted work, allegedly infringing material, or authority of the complainant may be difficult to process.

We may request additional information before taking action.

We may also decline to act on notices that appear incomplete, fraudulent, abusive, or unrelated to copyright infringement.

9. False or Misleading Copyright Claims

Copyright complaints should be submitted only when the complainant genuinely believes that their copyrighted work is being infringed.

Submitting knowingly false, misleading, fraudulent, or abusive copyright claims may have legal consequences under applicable law.

We encourage copyright owners and their authorized representatives to carefully review their claims before submitting a notice.

10. Counter-Notification

If material has been removed or access to material has been restricted because of a copyright complaint, the affected party may have the right to submit a counter-notification where applicable.

A counter-notification should generally explain why the material was removed or restricted in error or why the use is authorized.

Depending on the applicable legal framework, a counter-notification may need to include:

  • Identification of the material that was removed or disabled
  • The location where the material appeared before removal
  • A statement made in good faith concerning the removal
  • Contact information
  • A statement consenting to applicable legal jurisdiction where required
  • A physical or electronic signature

Counter-notifications may be forwarded to the complaining party where legally appropriate.

We may restore or reinstate material where appropriate after reviewing a valid counter-notification and considering applicable law.

11. Repeat Infringement

Where appropriate and where supported by the circumstances, Wordle Hints Today may take reasonable measures concerning users or parties who repeatedly engage in copyright infringement.

Such measures may include restricting access to content, removing material, or taking other appropriate action.

We reserve the right to consider the circumstances of each case individually.

12. Copyright and User-Submitted Material

If visitors submit comments, messages, feedback, images, text, or other material to Wordle Hints Today, they should ensure that they have the necessary rights or permissions to provide that material.

Users should not knowingly submit copyrighted material belonging to another person without authorization or a lawful basis for doing so.

If we receive a legitimate copyright complaint concerning user-submitted material, we may review and take appropriate action.

13. Images and Other Media

We aim to respect copyright in images, graphics, screenshots, illustrations, and other media used on the website.

If you believe that an image or other media displayed on Wordle Hints Today infringes your copyright, please identify the specific material and provide the information requested in the copyright-notification section of this policy.

Where a legitimate infringement concern is identified, we may remove or replace the relevant material as appropriate.

14. Fair Use and Other Legal Exceptions

Not every use of copyrighted material constitutes copyright infringement.

Depending on the circumstances and applicable law, copyright law may permit certain uses for purposes such as:

  • Commentary
  • Criticism
  • News reporting
  • Education
  • Research
  • Review
  • Other legally recognized exceptions

The existence and scope of these exceptions vary by jurisdiction.

We will consider relevant legal circumstances when reviewing copyright concerns.

15. Public-Domain and Licensed Material

Material may sometimes be available under a public-domain status, an open license, a commercial license, or another lawful permission.

Where applicable, the relevant license or permission may determine how the material can be used.

A copyright complaint concerning such material may require additional information demonstrating ownership or infringement.

16. Third-Party Websites and Links

Wordle Hints Today may link to or reference third-party websites.

We do not control the content, copyright practices, or policies of independent third-party websites.

If you believe that content hosted on another website infringes your copyright, you should generally contact the website or service hosting that material.

However, if the allegedly infringing material is also displayed directly on Wordle Hints Today, you may contact us using the information provided in this policy.

17. Copyright Complaints About Search Results or External Content

A reference to, discussion of, or link to third-party content does not necessarily mean that Wordle Hints Today hosts or republishes that content.

Where a complaint concerns content that is hosted entirely by another website, the appropriate copyright owner or service provider may need to be contacted directly.

We will review any concern involving material actually hosted or displayed by Wordle Hints Today.

18. Our Approach to Original Content

Wordle Hints Today aims to publish content that provides genuine value to readers.

Our editorial approach emphasizes:

  • Original writing
  • Useful explanations
  • Reader-focused information
  • Accuracy
  • Clear presentation
  • Appropriate attribution
  • Respect for intellectual property

We do not intentionally operate as a content-scraping or unauthorized content-republication website.

19. Copyright and Search-Engine Policies

We aim to maintain our website in a manner that respects copyright law and applicable publisher requirements.

Copyright compliance is only one part of maintaining a responsible website. Other matters, including content quality, advertising practices, privacy, and website functionality, are addressed through our other policies.

20. Changes to This DMCA Policy

We may update this DMCA & Copyright Policy when our website practices, applicable laws, or copyright procedures change.

Any updated version will be published on this page with a revised Last Updated date.

We encourage visitors and copyright owners to review this policy periodically.

21. Contact Information

For copyright complaints, DMCA requests, intellectual-property concerns, or questions about this policy, please contact:

Wordle Hints Today

Email: wordlehintoday1@gmail.com

Please provide enough information for us to understand and review your concern.

22. Final Statement

Wordle Hints Today respects copyright and intellectual-property rights and aims to respond responsibly to legitimate copyright concerns.

We encourage copyright owners and authorized representatives to contact us whenever they believe that material appearing on our website infringes their rights.

Our goal is to maintain an informative website that provides useful original content while respecting the rights of creators, publishers, trademark owners, and other intellectual-property holders.