Digital Millennium Copyright Act Policy
Welcome to (the ‘Site’). We value the intellectual property rights of others just as we expect others to value ours. According to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, Title 17, United States Code, Section 512(c), a copyright owner or their agent can send us a takedown notice. As an internet service provider, we can claim immunity from infringement claims under the “safe harbor” provisions of the DMCA. To submit a good faith infringement claim, certain information must be provided as outlined below:
Notice of Infringement – Claim
- A signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative.
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed.
- Identification of the infringing material and its location.
- Contact information of the complaining party.
- A statement confirming unauthorized use of the material.
- A statement affirming the accuracy of the notification.
Section 512(f) of Title 17 USC outlines penalties for misrepresentation in an infringement claim.
All takedown notices should be sent through our Contact page via email.
Any copyright infringement claims received may be shared with the alleged infringer.
Counter Notification – Restoration of Material
If material is taken down due to a copyright claim, a counter notification can be provided listing specific elements required under 17 USC Section 512(g)(3).
- Your signature.
- Description of the removed material and its original location.
- Statement affirming the removal was a mistake.
- Your contact information and consent to jurisdiction.
Send counter notices through our Contact page, preferably via email.
Repeat Infringer Policy
We enforce a repeat infringer policy as mandated by the DMCA, terminating accounts of those violating the policy.
Modifications
We retain the right to amend the DMCA policy on this page at any time. Please check back regularly for updates.