Policy Regarding Digital Millennium Copyright Act
Greetings to all visitors of this website (referred to as the ‘Site’). We are committed to upholding the intellectual property rights of individuals and expect the same in return. In compliance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, Title 17 of the United States Code, Section 512(c), copyright owners or their representatives have the ability to submit a takedown notice to us through our designated DMCA Agent listed below. As an internet service provider, we are protected under the “safe harbor” provisions of the DMCA from claims of copyright infringement.
Notification of Copyright Infringement
- An authorized physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or their representative;
- Identification of the copyrighted work alleged to be infringed;
- Details about the infringing material, including the URL if possible, to help us locate the content;
- Contact information of the complaining party, including name, address, email, phone, and fax number;
- A statement confirming that the complaining party believes the material is used without authorization;
- Assurance that the information provided is accurate and that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner under penalty of perjury.
It is important to note that false statements in an infringement notification can result in civil damage penalties as stated in Title 17 USC ยง512(f).
All copyright infringement notices should be sent via our Contact page, preferably through email for quicker processing.
By submitting a claim, you agree to disclose your identity and details to the alleged infringer.
Counter Notification Process
In the event that material is removed due to a copyright claim, you have the option to submit a counter notification to have the content restored. The counter notice must be in writing and must include:
- Your signature, whether physical or electronic;
- Description of the removed material and its original location;
- A statement declaring your belief, under penalty of perjury, that the material was taken down mistakenly;
- Your contact details and consent to jurisdiction for legal matters.
Send your counter notification through our Contact page, with email being the preferred method of communication.
Policy on Repeat Infringers
We have a stringent policy against repeat copyright infringers, as mandated by the DMCA. Any individual found to be a repeat offender will face termination of their account.
Modifications to Policy
We retain the authority to alter the information and guidelines outlined in this page concerning DMCA claims without prior notice. We recommend checking this page regularly for any updates.