Copyright Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
1. Our Approach to Automotive Manuals and PDF Files
At Procarmanuals.com , we specialize in providing access to automotive repair guides, technical schematics, and PDF manuals for educational and DIY purposes. Our content falls into three categories:
- Original Guides : Created by our team of automotive experts.
- Licensed Materials : Used with explicit permission from copyright holders (e.g., publishers, manufacturers).
- Public Domain/CC-Licensed Content : Sourced from open-access repositories or free-to-use licenses (e.g., Creative Commons, U.S. government publications).
All downloadable PDF files are either:
- Original works produced by our editorial team,
- Official documents linked directly to their source (e.g., manufacturer websites), or
- Public domain materials with no copyright restrictions.
2. How We Source Third-Party Content
When using manuals or diagrams from third parties, we:
- Verify Licensing : Ensure the material is explicitly marked as free to use (e.g., CC0, GNU FDL) or obtain written permission from the rights holder.
- Link to Original Sources : For copyrighted manuals (e.g., BMW, Toyota), we provide direct links to official websites instead of hosting files ourselves.
- Credit Authors : If a guide or diagram is licensed under CC BY, we credit the creator and link to the original work.
Example:
“The wiring diagram for the 2005 Honda Civic was sourced from Honda Technical Documentation under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.”
3. Fair Use and Educational Purposes
We may reference excerpts from copyrighted manuals for educational tutorials (e.g., “How to Replace a Timing Belt in a VW Golf” ). Such uses qualify under fair use principles, including:
- Commentary and analysis of technical procedures,
- Non-commercial educational value,
- Minimal reproduction of copyrighted material.
However, we do not guarantee that all uses will meet fair use criteria under applicable laws.
4. Reporting Copyright Infringements
If you believe any PDF file, diagram, or guide on our site violates your rights, please notify us immediately.
To file a report, email:
📧 copyright@procarmanuals.com
Include:
- Identification of the Content :
- Specific title, URL, or description (e.g., “Page 12 of the 2018 Ford F-150 Repair Manual at [link].” ).
- Proof of Ownership :
- Copyright registration documents, authorship evidence, or licensing agreements.
- Contact Details :
- Your full name, email, and phone number.
- Statement of Good Faith :
- Confirmation that the complaint is made in good faith and the use is unauthorized.
Our Response Protocol :
- We will respond within 72 hours .
- If a violation is confirmed, we will:
- Remove or disable access to the disputed content,
- Notify the rights holder of the action taken,
- Provide the alleged infringer with your contact details (if required by law).
5. User-Generated Content
If you submit guides, PDFs, or diagrams to our site:
- You confirm that:
- The content is your original work or used with permission,
- It does not infringe on third-party intellectual property rights.
6. DMCA Compliance
We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) . For takedown requests under DMCA, follow the procedures outlined in 17 U.S.C. §512(c)(3). Counter-notifications can be submitted under 17 U.S.C. §512(g)(3).
7. Public Domain & Licensed Content
Materials marked as public domain (e.g., U.S. Department of Transportation manuals) are free to use without restriction. For Creative Commons content:
- CC0 : No attribution required.
- CC BY : Must credit the original author.
- CC BY-NC : Used only for non-commercial educational purposes.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
9. Contact Us
For copyright-related inquiries, please reach out to:
📧 Email : copyright@procarmanuals.com
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