Copyright Policy

1. Non-hosting statement

The Manhwa Dude does not host, upload, stream, reproduce, or distribute manhwa chapters, scans, or copyrighted reading content. This website functions solely as an informational and editorial directory providing commentary, recommendations, and links to independently operated third-party websites.

2. Third-party content and ownership

All manhwa titles, series names, character names, cover images, logos, and trademarks referenced on this website are the property of their respective copyright holders. Any third-party content is referenced for identification, informational, and editorial purposes only.

3. Fair use and editorial reference

The Manhwa Dude may display limited visual references such as cover images, thumbnails, or logos to help identify and describe works discussed on the site. These materials are used in good faith under applicable fair use principles for purposes of commentary, criticism, review, and identification.

We do not claim ownership of any third-party intellectual property and do not imply endorsement, affiliation, or sponsorship unless explicitly stated.

4. External links

This website contains links to external websites that are not owned or controlled by The Manhwa Dude. We do not have authority over the content, availability, or legality of materials hosted on third-party platforms. Users choose to visit external links at their own discretion.

5. Copyright infringement and takedown requests

If you are a copyright owner or an authorized representative and believe that material displayed on this website infringes your copyright, please contact us with sufficient information to identify the material in question.

Upon receiving a valid request, we will review the claim and take appropriate action, which may include removing or updating the referenced material.

6. How to contact us

Copyright-related inquiries and takedown requests can be sent to:

contact@themanhwadude.com

7. Policy updates

This Copyright Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or site practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised date noted above.