LinkedIn respects the rights of others and desires to offer a platform which contains no content that violates those rights. Our User Agreement requires that information posted by members be accurate, lawful and not in violation of the rights of others. To promote these objectives, LinkedIn provides a process for submission of claims or notices concerning content posted by our members. Please note, however, that it is often much simpler and faster to try to resolve your concerns directly with the member who posted the content by sending him or her a message.
Whether or not we disable access to or remove content in response to a notice, LinkedIn may make a good faith attempt to forward the written notice, including the claimant's contact information, to the member who posted the content and/or take other reasonable steps to notify the member that LinkedIn has received notice of an alleged violation of intellectual property rights or other content violation. It is also our policy, in appropriate circumstances and in our discretion, to disable and/or terminate the accounts of members, or groups as the case may be, who infringe or repeatedly infringe the rights of others or otherwise post unlawful content.
Please note that any notice or counter-notice you submit must be truthful and must be submitted under penalty of perjury. A false notice or counter-notice may give rise to personal liability. You may therefore want to seek the advice of legal counsel before submitting a notice or a counter-notice.
To file a claim regarding copyright infringement
LinkedIn has implemented procedures for receiving written notification of claimed copyright infringements. LinkedIn has also designated an agent to receive notices of claimed copyright infringement. If you believe in good faith that your copyright has been infringed, you may complete and submit a Notice of Copyright Infringement form or mail us a notice that meets the requirements outlined in our Copyright Policy.
To file a claim regarding trademark infringement
If you in good faith believe that content posted by a member on our website infringes your trademark rights, please complete the Notice of Trademark Infringement form or mail us a notice that includes the fields of information outlined in the online form.
To file a claim regarding defamation
Due to significant variation in the way defamation / reputational harm laws operate in different countries, our defamation claim process can vary depending on where you live. In some countries, including the United States, we generally require a court order before removing content on defamation grounds. It is often more productive to contact the individual who posted the content directly and attempt to resolve the matter.
Bearing in mind that in many cases (including in the United States) we are unable to act on defamation notices, if you in good faith believe that content posted by a member on our website defames you under applicable laws, you may complete the Defamation Report form or mail us a notice that includes the fields of information outlined in the online form. Please be as specific as possible in explaining why you believe the statements are untrue and how they damage your reputation.