Someone accused me of stolen content, now what?

[CanZuchinni]

Hi, i want to know something about copyrights. Do they have to prove anything before claiming copyrights? I just got an email saying i stole someone's 2 seconds sounds of his voice on my website for a program. He told me to remove since i am making money off my website. Now what? Do i just say okay i'll remove it or does he actually have to prove that he owns it or something? It sounds really easy for someone to contact you and claim copyrights. It's a scary situation. Can anyone shine light on this situation for me?

 

[LeeHarveyBlotto]

Hi, i want to know something about copyrights. Do they have to prove anything before claiming copyrights? I just got an email saying i stole someone's 2 seconds sounds of his voice on my website for a program. He told me to remove since i am making money off my website. Now what? Do i just say okay i'll remove it or does he actually have to prove that he owns it or something? It sounds really easy for someone to contact you and claim copyrights. It's a scary situation. Can anyone shine light on this situation for me?

Someone owns it. If it isn't you, remove it.

 

[quincy]

Hi, i want to know something about copyrights. Do they have to prove anything before claiming copyrights? I just got an email saying i stole someone's 2 seconds sounds of his voice on my website for a program. He told me to remove since i am making money off my website. Now what? Do i just say okay i'll remove it or does he actually have to prove that he owns it or something? It sounds really easy for someone to contact you and claim copyrights. It's a scary situation. Can anyone shine light on this situation for me?

What is the name of your state, CanZuchinni, or, if not in the US, what is the name of your country?

Here is a link to the US Copyright Office website: http://www.copyright.gov