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 is designed to update copyright law for the digital age, addressing the challenges posed by the internet and digital media. This Website is committed to complying with the DMCA and protecting the rights of copyright owners. This section outlines the procedures for reporting copyright infringement and the responsibilities of both the copyright owners and the service providers.
2. Safe Harbor Provisions
Under the DMCA, service providers may qualify for 'safe harbor' protections, which shield them from liability for infringing content uploaded by users, provided they follow certain procedures. To qualify for safe harbor, a service provider must not have actual knowledge of infringing material, must not be 'willfully blind' to such material, and must act expeditiously to remove or disable access to infringing content upon receiving proper notification. This Website adheres to these provisions and will promptly respond to valid DMCA takedown notices.
3. Reporting Copyright Infringement
If you believe that your copyrighted work has been infringed by content on this Website, you may submit a notification to our designated agent as specified in the DMCA. Your notification must include the following: 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; 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 that the information in the notification is accurate under penalty of perjury.
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 a mistake or misidentification; and your contact information. Upon receipt of a valid counter-notice, we may restore the material in question.
5. Repeat Infringers
This Website reserves the right to terminate the accounts of users who are deemed to be repeat infringers. A repeat infringer is defined as a user who has been notified of infringing activity more than twice and has failed to take down the infringing content. We take copyright infringement seriously and will take appropriate action to protect the rights of copyright owners.
6. User Responsibilities
Users of this Website are responsible for ensuring that their use of the Platform does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others. By using this Website, you agree to comply with all applicable copyright laws and to respect the rights of copyright owners. You are encouraged to report any suspected copyright infringement to our designated agent.
7. Changes to This DMCA Policy
This Website reserves the right to modify this DMCA policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised policy on the Platform. We encourage users to review this policy periodically for any updates. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.
If you have any questions regarding this DMCA policy, or if you wish to report a copyright infringement, please contact our designated agent at the contact information provided on this Website. We are committed to addressing any concerns you may have and will respond promptly to all inquiries.
