Policy Regarding Digital Millennium Copyright Act
Welcome to our website. We value the rights of intellectual property of others and expect the same in return. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), Title 17, United States Code, Section 512(c), copyright owners or their representatives may issue a takedown notice to us through our designated DMCA Agent. As a service provider, we qualify for immunity under the “safe harbor” provisions of the DMCA for infringement claims.
Infringement Notice – Claim
- Your signature as the copyright owner or authorized representative;
- Identification of the copyrighted work allegedly infringed;
- Specific details of the material to be removed, along with the URL if possible;
- Your contact information including name, address, email, phone, and fax;
- A statement that you have a good faith belief the material is used without authorization;
- A statement that the information provided is accurate and you are authorized by the copyright owner.
Under Title 17 USC §512(f), false information in an infringement claim may result in civil damages. Any takedown notices should be sent via our Contact page by email for prompt action.
Keep in mind that we may disclose your identity to the alleged infringer in copyright claims. By submitting a claim, you agree to this disclosure.
Counter Notification – Restoration of Content
If your material was removed due to a copyright claim, you have the right to send us a counter notification to request a restoration. Your notice must include:
- Your signature;
- Description of the removed material and original location;
- A statement under penalty of perjury confirming your belief in a mistake;
- Your contact details and consent to jurisdiction for legal matters.
Submit your counter notification through our Contact page, preferably via email.
Repeat Infringer Policy
We uphold a strict policy against repeat copyright infringements. We maintain records of DMCA notices and will terminate accounts of repeat offenders.
Policy Changes
We retain the right to amend our DMCA policy at any time. We recommend checking back regularly for updates.