1. Introduction
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is a United States copyright law that was enacted on October 28, 1998. The DMCA implements two 1996 treaties of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and is designed to update copyright law for the digital age. The DMCA provides a framework for copyright owners to protect their works online and offers a safe harbor provision for online service providers, which includes platforms like this website, to limit their liability for copyright infringement under certain conditions. This document outlines the procedures for reporting copyright infringement and the rights and responsibilities of both copyright owners and users of this website.
2. Safe Harbor Provision
The DMCA includes a safe harbor provision that protects online service providers from liability for copyright infringement if they meet certain criteria. To qualify for safe harbor, the service provider must not be aware of the infringing activity, must not receive a financial benefit directly attributable to the infringing activity, and must act expeditiously to remove or disable access to the infringing material upon receiving proper notification. This website adheres to these provisions and will take appropriate action when notified of infringing content.
3. Reporting Infringement
If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used on this website in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, you may submit a notification to our designated copyright agent. Your notification 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, your contact information, and a statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner.
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 copyright agent. The counter-notice must include your physical or electronic signature, identification of the material that has been removed or 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 found to be repeat infringers of copyright. A repeat infringer is defined as a user who has been notified of infringing activity more than twice and continues to engage in such activity. 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 service does not infringe upon the copyright or other intellectual property rights of others. Users must not upload, post, or otherwise transmit any content that infringes the rights of any third party. By using this website, users agree to comply with all applicable copyright laws and regulations.
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 this website. Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our practices regarding copyright infringement and the DMCA. Continued use of the service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
For any questions regarding this DMCA policy, or to submit a notice of infringement or counter-notice, please contact our designated copyright agent at the address provided on this website. We are committed to addressing any concerns regarding copyright infringement in a timely and effective manner.
