DMCA

Policy Regarding Digital Millennium Copyright Act

Thank you for visiting our website (referred to as the ‘Site’). We strive to uphold the intellectual property rights of others just as we expect our own rights to be respected. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, Title 17 of the United States Code, Section 512(c), a copyright owner or their representative can submit a takedown notice to us through the DMCA Agent listed below. As an internet service provider, we are protected from claims of copyright infringement under the “safe harbor” provisions of the DMCA. In order to submit a valid infringement claim to us, the following information must be provided:

Notice of Infringement – Claim

1. A signature from the copyright owner or their authorized representative;
2. Identification of the copyrighted work allegedly infringed;
3. Details about the infringing material and a way for us to locate it, such as the URL of the relevant page;
4. Contact information for the complaining party, including name, address, email address, phone number, and fax number;
5. A statement asserting that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner;
6. An attestation that the information provided is accurate and that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

Under Title 17 of the United States Code §512(f), individuals who knowingly provide false information in an infringement notification may be subject to civil damages, including costs and attorney fees.

To submit a takedown notice, please use our Contact page and send it via email for quicker processing.

It is important to note that we may share the identity and details in any copyright infringement claim we receive with the alleged infringer. By submitting a claim, you acknowledge and consent to the potential disclosure of your information to the alleged infringer.

Counter Notification – Restoration of Material

If a takedown notice has been issued for material on our site due to a copyright claim, you have the option to provide us with a counter notification in an attempt to have the material reinstated. The counter notification must be addressed to our DMCA Agent and contain the following:

1. Your signature, either physical or electronic;
2. A description of the removed material and its original location;
3. A statement affirming that the removal was a result of mistake or misidentification;
4. Your name, address, and telephone number, along with consent to jurisdiction for potential legal matters.

To submit a counter notice, please use our Contact page, with email being the preferred method of communication.

Repeat Infringer Policy

We treat copyright infringement with utmost seriousness. Following the requirements of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act’s repeat infringer policy, we maintain a record of DMCA notices from copyright holders and make diligent efforts to identify any repeat infringers. Accounts found to violate our policies on repeat infringement will be terminated.

Modifications

We reserve the right to amend the information and protocols outlined on this page regarding DMCA claims without prior notice. We recommend checking this page regularly for any updates or alterations to the policy.