Digital Millennium Copyright Act Policy
Greetings to all visitors of this site. We value the rights of intellectual property of individuals and expect the same in return. According to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, Section 512(c) of Title 17 of the United States Code, copyright holders or their representatives can send us a notice for the removal of infringing content using the contact details provided for our DMCA agent. We, as an internet service provider, are protected under the ‘safe harbor’ provisions of the DMCA against claims of infringement.
Notice of Infringement – Claim
- A signature from the copyright owner or their authorized representative.
- Clear identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed.
- Detailed information to help us locate the material claimed to be infringing, including the URL of the page.
- Contact details of the complaining party such as name, address, email, phone number, and fax number.
- A statement declaring that the complaining party genuinely believes the material is being used without authorization.
- A statement verifying the accuracy of the information provided and the authorization of the complaining party to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
Under Title 17 USC §512(f), individuals who provide false information in an infringement notification face penalties, including fees and legal expenses. For prompt attention, we request all takedown notices to be sent through our Contact page via email.
It is important to note that we may disclose the identity of individuals involved in any copyright infringement claims to the alleged infringer. By submitting a claim, you acknowledge and consent to this action.
Counter Notification – Restoration of Material
If you receive a takedown notice due to a copyright claim, you can submit a counter notification to us. The written counter notice must include your signature, details of the removed material, a statement affirming your belief that the removal was due to error, as well as your contact information and consent for legal procedures.
- Your signature.
- Description of the material taken down and its original location.
- A statement under penalty of perjury affirming your belief that the removal was a mistake.
- Your contact details and consent to legal jurisdiction.
To send a counter notice, please use our Contact page, with email communication being preferred.
Repeat Infringer Policy
We treat copyright infringement with utmost seriousness. In accordance with the DMCA, we maintain a record of notices from copyright owners and attempt to identify repeat offenders. Accounts found violating our internal policy on repeat infringement will be terminated.
Modifications
We hold the right to change the content of this page and our DMCA policy at any time for any reason. We advise checking back regularly for updates to this policy.