Removing Online Content
We believe one of the best ways to reduce academic misconduct through file-sharing and homework-helper sites is to remove infringing content. This removes the opportunity to cheat. Most legitimate sites have mechanisms to remove content which infringes on your copyright, through a DMCA takedown request. This is a useful mechanism for assignment or teaching content created by you.
Responding to infringing content on non-legitimate websites remains challenging. Generally, when students know you are monitoring assignments, the likelihood of using these tools is reduced. Consider discussing with your academic staff on appropriate responses.
If you have had success removing content, have suggestions, or information that can be added here. Please contact us through our contact page.
Chegg.com
Chegg.com’s has an honour code which states “We believe academic integrity is a fundamental part of the learning process and we work to preserve it.“
https://www.chegg.com/en-US/honorcode
Chegg.com will remove content which infringes on your copyright. This includes assignment content created by you or your institution. Content can be removed via a takedown request and are generally actioned within 24-48 hours.
https://www.chegg.com/copyright/takedown-request
Chegg.com also has a mechanism for investigating content which violates it’s honour code. These requests must generally be made by a dean or executive.
CourseHero.com
CourseHero.com’s has an honour code which states “We expect our users to act with academic integrity“
https://www.coursehero.com/honor-code/
CourseHero.com will remove content which infringes on your copyright. This includes assignment content created by you or your institution. Content can be removed via a takedown request and are generally actioned within 24-48 hours.
https://www.coursehero.com/copyright-infringement/
If a student upload their own assignments or material, this generally does not infringe on your copyright and CourseHero.com is not obligated to remove this (and generally will not). This may however infringe on your institution’s code of conduct, and can be removed by contacting the owner directly.
StuDocu.com
StuDocu will remove content which infringest on your copyright. They state”We are dedicated to protecting your intellectual property. If someone uploads copyright-infringing material to StuDocu.com, they are directly violating our Terms of Use. StuDocu.com, is a community of students who share resources to support student learning, and copyright infringers are not welcome.“
Further, accounts which recieve multiple copyright infringements will be suspended.
Takedown requests can be submitted here: https://www.studocu.com/en/support/copyright
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