1. Introduction
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is a United States copyright law that implements two 1996 treaties of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The DMCA provides a framework for copyright owners to protect their works online and establishes a 'safe harbor' for online service providers (OSPs) from liability for copyright infringement by their users, provided that they comply with certain requirements. This document outlines the policies and procedures that The Service adheres to in order to comply with the DMCA and to address claims of copyright infringement.
2. Copyright Infringement Notification
If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide The Service's designated copyright agent with a written notice that includes the following information: (i) a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner; (ii) identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed; (iii) identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and information reasonably sufficient to permit The Service to locate the material; (iv) your contact information, including your address, telephone number, and email address; (v) a statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and (vi) a statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
3. Safe Harbor Provision
The DMCA provides a safe harbor provision that protects online service providers from liability for copyright infringement committed by their users, provided that the service providers meet certain criteria. To qualify for this safe harbor, The Service must not have actual knowledge of infringing material, must not be aware of facts or circumstances that would make the infringing activity apparent, and must act expeditiously to remove or disable access to the infringing material upon receiving proper notification. Additionally, The Service must adopt and implement a policy for terminating the accounts of repeat infringers in appropriate circumstances.
4. Counter-Notice
If you believe that your material has been removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notice to The Service's designated copyright agent. A counter-notice must include the following information: (i) your physical or electronic signature; (ii) identification of the material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled and the location at which the material appeared before it was removed or disabled; (iii) a statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of a mistake or misidentification; and (iv) your name, address, telephone number, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located, or if your address is outside of the United States, for any judicial district in which The Service may be found, and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original notification of claimed infringement or an agent of such person.
5. Repeat Infringers
In accordance with the DMCA, The Service maintains a policy for the termination of accounts of users who are found to be repeat infringers. A repeat infringer is defined as a user who has been notified of infringing activity more than twice and has failed to take down the infringing material. The Service reserves the right to terminate the accounts of users who violate this policy in appropriate circumstances.
6. Disclaimer of Liability
The Service disclaims all liability for any claims, losses, damages, or expenses arising from the use of the site or the content provided therein. The Service does not warrant that the information provided is accurate, complete, or current. The Service is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your access to or use of The Service, including but not limited to any errors or omissions in any content or for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any content posted, emailed, transmitted, or otherwise made available via The Service.
7. Changes to This Policy
The Service reserves the right to modify this DMCA policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised policy on this page. It is your responsibility to review this policy periodically to stay informed about any changes. Your continued use of The Service after any modifications to this policy will constitute your acceptance of the revised terms.
If you have any questions about this DMCA policy, please contact The Service's designated copyright agent at the address provided on the website. We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible and strive to address any concerns you may have regarding copyright infringement and our compliance with the DMCA.
