CEO.wiki:Takedown Request Policy
CEO.wiki Takedown Request Policy
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CEO.wiki respects intellectual property rights and responds promptly to valid takedown requests. This page explains how to submit a takedown request for content you believe infringes your rights or contains inaccurate information about you.
Types of Takedown Requests
CEO.wiki accepts the following types of takedown requests:
- Copyright Infringement - Content that violates copyright law
- Privacy Violations - Unauthorized personal information or photos
- Defamation - Demonstrably false statements causing harm
- Right of Publicity - Unauthorized commercial use of name/likeness
Before Submitting a Request
Please consider the following:
- CEO.wiki is an encyclopedia documenting public figures and publicly available information
- Information about CEOs of public companies is generally considered newsworthy and of public interest
- Negative but accurate information about public figures is not grounds for removal
- We prioritize accuracy - if information is inaccurate, please provide correction with reliable sources
- Many issues can be resolved by contacting us for a correction rather than a takedown
⚠️ LIABILITY FOR FALSE OR ABUSIVE REQUESTS
⚠️ WARNING: FALSE REQUESTS WILL BE PROSECUTED
CEO.wiki is committed to protecting both intellectual property rights and freedom of expression. We take the misuse of takedown procedures very seriously and will pursue full legal action against parties who submit false, fraudulent, or bad faith requests.
Legal Basis
Under applicable copyright laws, defamation laws, and laws against fraud and perjury in jurisdictions worldwide, any person who knowingly makes false representations in a takedown request may be held liable for:
- All damages, including costs and attorneys' fees, incurred by the alleged infringer who was harmed by the false claim
- All damages, including costs and attorneys' fees, incurred by CEO.wiki for relying on the false representation in removing or disabling content
- Statutory and punitive damages where provided under applicable law
- Criminal penalties for perjury, fraud, or false statements under oath
- Such other relief as a court may deem just under applicable law
CEO.wiki's Enforcement Policy
CEO.wiki reserves the right to pursue full legal remedies against any individual or entity that submits a false, fraudulent, or bad faith takedown request. We will vigorously seek damages and reimbursement.
- Financial Recovery: Pursuit of all damages, costs, and attorneys' fees incurred in responding to the false claim, investigating the request, removing content, and restoring improperly removed content. This includes staff time (billed at professional rates), legal consultation fees, technical costs, and opportunity costs.
- Damages Awards: Courts worldwide have awarded $25,000 to $150,000 or more in damages for false takedown requests. We will pursue the maximum damages available under applicable law.
- Information Sharing: We will disclose your full information (name, email address, physical address, IP address, and all submitted details) to affected content creators, article subjects, or other harmed parties, enabling them to pursue their own independent legal remedies against you in any jurisdiction.
- Law Enforcement Referral: We will report suspected perjury (false statements under oath), fraud, or other criminal conduct to appropriate law enforcement authorities in relevant jurisdictions for criminal investigation and prosecution.
- System Ban: Immediate and permanent prohibition from submitting future takedown requests to CEO.wiki or any affiliated properties.
- Public Disclosure: Publication of sanitized information about abusive requests to deter future misconduct and inform the public about misuse of takedown systems.
- Forum Selection: We reserve the right to pursue legal action against you in any forum or jurisdiction we choose, including but not limited to: the jurisdiction where CEO.wiki operates, the jurisdiction where you reside, the jurisdiction where the affected party resides, or any other jurisdiction with a substantial connection to the dispute. By submitting a takedown request, you consent to jurisdiction and venue in any such forum.
- Injunctive Relief: Seeking court orders to prevent future abusive conduct.
What Constitutes a False or Abusive Request
Examples of false or abusive requests that will result in legal action include:
- Claiming rights you do not own or have authority to enforce
- Making false allegations when content is true, substantially true, or constitutes protected expression
- Claiming violations for publicly available information about public figures
- Using takedown requests strategically to suppress criticism, negative reviews, or unfavorable (but accurate) coverage
- Submitting requests without conducting reasonable investigation into their validity
- Making misrepresentations about your relationship to the content or your authority to act
- Requesting removal of entire articles when only specific content (if any) is allegedly problematic
- Repeatedly submitting requests for the same content after denial
- Submitting requests to harass, intimidate, or retaliate
- Making statements with reckless disregard for truth or falsity
Standard of Proof Required
You must certify under penalty of perjury under applicable laws that the information in your request is accurate. This means:
- You must have a good faith belief based on objective facts
- You must conduct reasonable investigation before submitting
- You must accurately represent your relationship to the content and rights
- You must truthfully describe the allegedly harmful material
- You must not make statements you know to be false or make with reckless disregard for the truth
Financial Consequences
If you submit a false or bad faith takedown request, you may be held liable for:
- Actual Damages: All monetary harm to CEO.wiki and affected parties
- Legal Fees and Costs: All attorneys' fees, court costs, expert witness fees, and litigation expenses
- Statutory Damages: Where available under law, damages provided by statute
- Punitive Damages: Additional damages for malicious conduct
- Court Sanctions: Penalties for frivolous litigation
- Criminal Penalties: Fines and imprisonment where applicable
International Case Examples
Courts in multiple jurisdictions have consistently held parties liable for false takedown notices, awarding substantial damages. We will pursue similar remedies globally.
Jurisdiction and Venue
IMPORTANT: By submitting a takedown request to CEO.wiki, you:
- Consent to jurisdiction in any forum where CEO.wiki chooses to pursue legal action
- Waive any objection to venue or jurisdiction in such forums
- Agree that CEO.wiki may enforce any judgment against you in any jurisdiction where you have assets
- Acknowledge that you may be subject to laws of multiple jurisdictions
- Understand that we are not limited to pursuing action in any single jurisdiction
How to Submit a Takedown Request
Option 1: Web Form (Recommended)
- Visit: http://ceo.wiki/wiki/Special:TakedownRequest
- Content automatically hidden immediately
- Includes security verification
- Fastest processing
Option 2: Email
- Send to: Special:Contact (contact form)
- Use template from CEO.wiki:Takedown Request Form
- Manual review before action
- May take longer to process
All requests must include:
- Your full name and contact information
- Your relationship to the content
- Specific URL(s) of content
- Specific text or images to remove
- Legal basis with supporting explanation
- Supporting evidence
- Good faith statement
- Accuracy statement under penalty of perjury
- Electronic signature
Automated Review Process (Web Form)
When you submit via http://ceo.wiki/wiki/Special:TakedownRequest:
- Content immediately hidden from public view
- Request saved with unique tracking number
- Email sent to moderation team
- You receive confirmation email
- Team reviews within 48 hours
- Decision made: APPROVE or DENY
- You are notified via email
- Content removed permanently (if approved) or restored (if denied)
Counter-Notification Process
If content is removed and you believe removal was improper:
- Review takedown request details
- Gather supporting evidence
- Submit counter-notification to Special:Contact (contact form)
- We forward to original complainant
- Complainant has 10-14 business days to file lawsuit
- If no lawsuit, we restore content
- If lawsuit filed, courts will decide
Response Times
- Web form: Content hidden immediately; review within 48 hours
- Email: Initial response within 48 hours
- Counter-notifications: Forwarded within 2 business days
- Appeals: Reviewed within 5 business days
Contact Information
Takedown Requests:
- Web Form: http://ceo.wiki/wiki/Special:TakedownRequest
- Email: Special:Contact (contact form)
- Response Time: Within 48 hours
Counter-Notifications:
- Email: Special:Contact (contact form)
- Subject: "Counter-Notification - [Request ID]"
Questions:
- Email: Special:Contact (contact form)
- Note: We cannot provide legal advice
Final Warning
By submitting a takedown request to CEO.wiki, you accept full legal responsibility for its accuracy and validity. We will hold you accountable for false, fraudulent, or bad faith requests to the fullest extent permitted by law in any applicable jurisdiction. We will pursue damages, share your information with affected parties, report criminal conduct to law enforcement, and pursue legal action in any forum we choose.
If you are uncertain about the validity of your request, consult with an attorney before submitting.
If you are not prepared to defend your request in court, do not submit it.
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