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 addressing copyright infringement on the internet, including provisions for safe harbor for online service providers, which limits their liability for infringing content uploaded by users, provided they comply with certain requirements. This document outlines the procedures for reporting copyright infringement and the rights and responsibilities of both the copyright owners and the service providers.
2. Safe Harbor Provisions
Under the DMCA, online service providers (OSPs) can qualify for safe harbor protection if they meet specific criteria. To maintain this protection, OSPs must not have actual knowledge of infringing material, must not be aware of facts or circumstances from which infringing activity is apparent, and must act expeditiously to remove or disable access to infringing material upon receiving a valid DMCA takedown notice. This provision encourages OSPs to facilitate the removal of infringing content without fear of liability, fostering a safer online environment for copyright holders.
3. Reporting Copyright Infringement
If you believe that your copyrighted work has been infringed upon by content hosted on this website, you may submit a notice of infringement to our designated agent. Your notice must include a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner, identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material, your contact information, a statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, and a statement made under penalty of perjury that the information in the notification is accurate.
4. Counter-Notices
If you believe that your material was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notice to our designated agent. A counter-notice must include your physical or electronic signature, identification of the material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled, 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, your name, address, and 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 provider may be found, and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original notification of infringement or an agent of such person.
5. Rights and Responsibilities
Both copyright owners and service providers have specific rights and responsibilities under the DMCA. Copyright owners have the right to protect their works from unauthorized use and to seek redress for infringement. Service providers, on the other hand, must act promptly to remove infringing content upon receiving a valid notice and must also ensure that they do not facilitate infringement through their services. Failure to comply with these obligations can result in the loss of safe harbor protection and potential liability for copyright infringement.
6. Disclaimer of Liability
This website and its operators are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to the use of this website or any content therein. The service is provided on an 'as is' basis without warranty of any kind. This disclaimer is intended to protect the website operators from liability for any claims arising from the use of the service, including but not limited to claims related to copyright infringement.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this DMCA policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page. You are advised to review this policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
If you have any questions about this DMCA policy, please contact us at the designated agent's email address provided on this website. We will respond to your inquiries as promptly as possible. Your feedback is important to us, and we are committed to addressing any concerns you may have regarding copyright infringement and our compliance with the DMCA.
