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Originally Posted by HarryT
What sort of proof? If I make a declaration that I've obtained the rights to distribute a book from the estate of someone who died 50 years ago, what would you accept of proof of that? Such things are not recorded anywhere. There is no "proof" other than personal declarations. You're asking for something that simply doesn't exist.
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That is one of the reasons for the "safe harbor" provisions in the DMCA and similar laws. Nobody can prevent every last possible instance, all they can do is try to minimize them. The onus falls on the uploader, not the retailer, as long as the retailer takes reasonable steps to minimize violations and respond to challenges in a timely fashion. Amazon does both.