DMCA Copyright Policy

Last Updated: January 1, YEAR_PLACEHOLDER

1. Introduction

SITENAME_PLACEHOLDER respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 ("DMCA"), we will respond expeditiously to claims of copyright infringement committed using our website.

2. Our Commitment to Copyright Protection

We are committed to:

• Respecting the intellectual property rights of copyright owners
• Responding promptly to valid DMCA takedown notices
• Removing or disabling access to allegedly infringing material when properly notified
• Terminating the accounts of repeat infringers when appropriate
• Providing a counter-notification process for users who believe content was wrongfully removed

3. Designated Copyright Agent

If you believe that content on our website infringes your copyright, please send a written DMCA notice to our designated Copyright Agent:

DMCA Copyright Agent
SITENAME_PLACEHOLDER
Email: dmca@DOMAIN_PLACEHOLDER
Subject Line: "DMCA Takedown Notice"

Please allow 1-3 business days for an email response. Note that emailing your complaint to other parties such as our Internet Service Provider will not expedite your request and may result in a delayed response.

4. Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice

4.1 Requirements for a Valid DMCA Notice

To be effective, a DMCA takedown notice must be a written communication that includes substantially the following:

1. Identification of the copyrighted work: A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed. If multiple copyrighted works are covered by a single notification, you may provide a representative list of such works.
2. Identification of the infringing material: A description of the material that you claim is infringing and that you want removed or access to which you want disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material. Please provide the specific URL(s) where the allegedly infringing material appears.
3. Your contact information: Your name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
4. Statement of good faith belief: A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
5. Statement of accuracy: 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.
6. Physical or electronic signature: Your physical or electronic signature (typing your full legal name will suffice).

4.2 Sample DMCA Takedown Notice

Here is a template you may use (this is not legal advice):

4.3 Important Notes About Filing a Notice

• Accuracy Required: You must provide accurate information. Providing false information may result in legal liability.
• Penalty of Perjury: Your notice is made under penalty of perjury. Misrepresentation of copyright infringement can subject you to liability for damages, including costs and attorneys' fees.
• Complete Information: Incomplete notices may not be processed. Please ensure all required elements are included.
• Specific URLs: Provide specific URLs to the allegedly infringing content. General references to our website are not sufficient.

5. Our Response to DMCA Notices

5.1 Processing Timeline

Upon receipt of a valid DMCA notice that complies with the requirements above, we will:

• Review the notice to ensure it meets DMCA requirements
• Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material
• Notify the user who posted the content (if applicable) that we have removed or disabled access to the material
• Take reasonable steps to notify the user of their right to file a counter-notification

5.2 Repeat Infringers

In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable laws, we have adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, the accounts of users who are deemed to be repeat infringers. We may also, at our sole discretion, limit access to our website and/or terminate the accounts of any users who infringe any intellectual property rights of others, whether or not there is any repeat infringement.

6. Counter-Notification Procedure

6.1 If Your Content Was Removed

If you believe that material you posted was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification with our Copyright Agent.

6.2 Requirements for a Valid Counter-Notification

A counter-notification must include substantially the following:

1. Your contact information: Your name, address, phone number, and email address.
2. Identification of the removed material: 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. Please provide the specific URL(s) where the material appeared.
3. Statement under penalty of perjury: A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification of the material.
4. Consent to jurisdiction: 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 you are outside the United States, for any judicial district in which we may be found), and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notification or an agent of such person.
5. Physical or electronic signature: Your physical or electronic signature (typing your full legal name will suffice).

6.3 Sample Counter-Notification

Here is a template you may use (this is not legal advice):

6.4 Counter-Notification Process

Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, we will:

• Promptly forward the counter-notification to the person who filed the original DMCA notice
• Inform that person that we may replace the removed material or cease disabling it in 10-14 business days
• Replace the removed material or cease disabling access to it in 10-14 business days following receipt of the counter-notification, unless our Copyright Agent first receives notice from the person who submitted the original DMCA notice that they have filed a court action seeking a court order to restrain you from engaging in infringing activity relating to the material

7. False Claims and Misrepresentation

7.1 Consequences of Misrepresentation

Please be aware that under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that:

• Material or activity is infringing, or
• Material or activity was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification

may be subject to liability for damages, including costs and attorneys' fees incurred by the alleged infringer, the copyright owner or copyright owner's licensee, or the service provider.

7.2 Good Faith Required

Both DMCA takedown notices and counter-notifications must be made in good faith. Do not file a DMCA notice or counter-notification unless you have a genuine belief that copyright infringement has occurred (or has not occurred, in the case of a counter-notification).

8. No Legal Advice

The information in this policy is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. If you have questions about copyright law, DMCA procedures, or your legal rights, please consult with an attorney.

9. Modifications to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this DMCA Copyright Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified policy.

10. Other Intellectual Property Concerns

This policy specifically addresses copyright infringement claims under the DMCA. If you have concerns about other intellectual property rights (such as trademarks, patents, or trade secrets), please contact us at:

Email: legal@DOMAIN_PLACEHOLDER

11. Contact Information

For all DMCA notices and counter-notifications, please contact:

DMCA Copyright Agent
SITENAME_PLACEHOLDER
Email: dmca@DOMAIN_PLACEHOLDER
Subject Line: "DMCA Takedown Notice" or "DMCA Counter-Notification"

For general inquiries about this policy:

Email: legal@DOMAIN_PLACEHOLDER
Contact Page: https://DOMAIN_PLACEHOLDER/contact-us/

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Important: This DMCA Copyright Policy complies with the safe harbor provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512). We take copyright infringement seriously and will process all valid DMCA notices in accordance with applicable law.