DMCA Policy
This Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Policy outlines the procedures for handling copyright infringement claims on [Your Website Name] (the "Website"). We respect the intellectual property rights of others and are committed to complying with the DMCA.
1. Reporting Copyright Infringement
If you believe that content on our Website infringes your copyright, you may submit a written notification of claimed infringement to our Designated Copyright Agent. The notice must include the following information, as required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3):
- A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed (e.g., a description or link to the work).
- Identification of the material claimed to be infringing, including information sufficient to locate it on the Website (e.g., a URL).
- Your contact information, including name, address, telephone number, and email address.
- A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf.
2. Designated Copyright Agent
Please send your DMCA notice to our Designated Copyright Agent at:
[Your Full Name or Company Name]
[Your Mailing Address]
Email: [Your Email Address]
Phone: [Your Phone Number]
We recommend sending notices via email for faster processing. Incomplete notices may not be processed.
3. Action Upon Receiving a Valid Notice
Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, we will take the following actions:
- Promptly remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material.
- Notify the user who posted the material of the removal and provide them with a copy of the DMCA notice.
- Document the notice and our response for our records.
4. Counter-Notification
If you believe your content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notification to our Designated Copyright Agent. The counter-notification must include:
- Your physical or electronic signature.
- Identification of the material that was removed or disabled and the location where it appeared before removal.
- 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, telephone number, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in [Your Jurisdiction, e.g., "the District of [Your State]"] and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notice or their agent.
Upon receiving a valid counter-notification, we may restore the material within 10-14 business days, unless the original complainant notifies us of a court action seeking to restrain the material.
5. Repeat Infringers
In accordance with the DMCA, we may terminate the accounts or access of users who are determined to be repeat infringers. A repeat infringer is a user who has been notified of infringing activity more than twice or has had content removed from the Website more than twice.
6. Misrepresentations
Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who knowingly misrepresents that material is infringing or was removed by mistake may be liable for damages, including costs and attorneys’ fees. We reserve the right to seek damages from any party that submits a false DMCA notice or counter-notification.
7. Contact Us
For questions about this DMCA Policy, please contact our Designated Copyright Agent at the contact information provided above.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this DMCA Policy from time to time. The most current version will be posted on this page with the effective date. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Last Updated: April 25, 2025