DMCA
Last Updated: 2026-01-01
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1. Introduction
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is a significant piece of legislation that was enacted in the United States in 1998. It aims to protect the rights of copyright holders in the digital environment while also providing a framework for the fair use of copyrighted material. This document outlines the policies and procedures that govern the handling of copyright infringement claims on The Service. It is essential for users of The Platform to understand their rights and responsibilities under this law, as well as the processes in place for addressing potential copyright violations.
2. Copyright Infringement Notification
If you believe that your copyrighted work has been infringed upon on The Service, you may submit a notification to our designated copyright agent. This notification must include specific information as outlined in Section 512(c)(3) of the DMCA, which includes 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 sufficient information to allow The Service to contact you, such as an address, telephone number, and email address.
3. Safe Harbor Provision
The DMCA provides a 'safe harbor' provision that protects online service providers from liability for copyright infringement committed by their users, provided that the service provider complies with certain requirements. To qualify for safe harbor, The Service 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 material upon receiving proper notification. This provision encourages service providers to facilitate the removal of infringing content without fear of liability, thus promoting a balance between the rights of copyright holders and the interests of users.
4. Counter-Notice
If material that you have posted on The Service has been removed due to a copyright infringement notification, you may file a counter-notice. This counter-notice must include your physical or electronic signature, identification of the material that has been removed, a statement under penalty of perjury that you believe the material was removed by mistake or misidentification, and your name, address, and telephone number. Upon receipt of a valid counter-notice, The Service will forward it to the original complainant, who then has the option to file a lawsuit against you to prevent the reinstatement of the material.
5. User Responsibilities
Users of The Service are responsible for ensuring that their content does not infringe upon the copyrights of others. By using The Platform, you agree not to upload, post, or otherwise make available any content that you do not have the right to use. The Service reserves the right to remove any content that it believes, in its sole discretion, may infringe upon the rights of any third party, including copyright holders. Additionally, repeated infringement may result in the termination of your account.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Service is provided on an 'as is' and 'as available' basis. The Platform makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the operation of The Service, the information, content, materials, or products included on The Platform. To the fullest extent permissible by applicable law, The Service disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The Service does not warrant that The Platform, its servers, or email sent from The Service are free of viruses or other harmful components.
7. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall The Service, its affiliates, or their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, or licensors be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of The Platform, including but not limited to, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, even if The Service has been advised of the possibility of such damages. This limitation of liability applies to the fullest extent permitted by law.
8. Changes to This Policy
The Service 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. Your continued use of The Service following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes. It is your responsibility to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our practices regarding copyright infringement and the DMCA.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this DMCA policy, please contact our designated copyright agent at the address provided on The Service. We are committed to addressing any concerns regarding copyright infringement and will respond to inquiries in a timely manner.
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