Metadata Sources

Authoritative data sources powering SCET's copyright analysis

SCET integrates with multiple authoritative metadata sources to provide comprehensive copyright information. Each source specializes in different types of content and provides unique data points for analysis. Below are the primary sources currently integrated:

Integrated Data Sources

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Open Library

Type: Books & Publications
Coverage: 20+ million books
Authority: Internet Archive project

Provides publication dates, authors, ISBNs, and edition information for books worldwide.

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Wikipedia

Type: General Knowledge
Coverage: All content types
Authority: Community-verified encyclopedia

Offers comprehensive context, creator information, and historical dates for notable works.

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US Copyright Office

Type: Official Copyright Records
Coverage: US registered works
Authority: Federal government agency

Official copyright registration database for works registered in the United States.

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Indian Copyright Office

Type: Official Copyright Records
Coverage: Indian registered works
Authority: Government of India

Official database for works registered under Indian copyright law.

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EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)

Type: Trademarks & IP
Coverage: European Union
Authority: EU official agency

European Union's official trademark and intellectual property database.

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MusicBrainz

Type: Music Metadata
Coverage: Global music database
Authority: Community music encyclopedia

Comprehensive database of music releases, artists, and recordings.

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Streaming Platform Metadata

Type: Media Content Info
Coverage: Films, TV, Music
Sources: YouTube, Netflix, Spotify, Apple Music

Metadata only (no content streaming or downloading). Used to identify modern copyrighted works.

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Publisher Databases

Type: Publisher Records
Coverage: Books, Journals, Media
Authority: Publishing houses

Direct publisher data for accurate publication dates and rights information.

Data Quality Assurance

SCET implements multiple quality assurance measures:

  • Source Ranking: Official government sources ranked highest
  • Cross-Verification: Data from multiple sources compared for consistency
  • Confidence Scoring: Results include confidence metrics based on source authority
  • Real-Time Updates: Sources queried in real-time for latest information
  • Transparency: Every result displays its data source for user verification

⚠️ Important Notes

SCET only collects metadata (titles, dates, creator names) from these sources. No copyrighted content is downloaded, stored, or redistributed. The system complies with API terms of service and respects copyright restrictions. All streaming platform data is metadata only—no video or audio content is accessed.

Future Integrations

Planned additions to SCET's data sources:

  • UK Intellectual Property Office
  • Canadian Copyright Office
  • Australian Copyright Council
  • IMDb (film and TV metadata)
  • Discogs (music releases)
  • Project Gutenberg (public domain books)