Returning Author’s Rights: The Termination of Transfer Tool

Please note that the content provided on this website and the Termination of Transfer Tool itself are intended solely for educational purposes and do not constitute legal advice. Termination of transfers is a complex area specific to United States law requiring the analysis of many factors. As a result, nothing on this website can be expected to accurately predict whether any given person has a right to terminate a copyright assignment. Only a licensed attorney can properly evaluate the circumstances specific to each copyrighted work and determine whether a transfer of copyright is terminable. If you believe that you may have a right to terminate a transfer of copyright, you should consult an attorney. Neither Authors Alliance nor Creative Commons provide legal advice, and your use of this website and of the Termination of Transfer Tool does not create an attorney-client relationship. In addition, please note that the information on this website might not be current—please see below of the date of our last review.

Date last reviewed: September 29, 2017

This website and the termination of transfers tool are not legal advice, nor does using this website or the termination of transfers tool create an attorney-client relationship. Please consult an attorney if you would like legal advice about your rights, obligations, or individual situation.