1. Introduction
This Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) policy outlines the procedures for addressing claims of copyright infringement on The Service. The DMCA is a United States copyright law that implements two 1996 treaties of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). It provides a safe harbor for online service providers, including The Platform, from liability for copyright infringement by their users, provided they comply with certain requirements. This policy is intended to comply with the DMCA and to ensure that The Platform respects the intellectual property rights of others.
2. Copyright Infringement Notification
If you believe that your copyrighted work has been infringed upon by content on The Service, you may submit a notification to our designated agent. The notification must include the following information: 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, including your address, telephone number, and email address; a statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and a statement that the information in the notification is accurate, under penalty of perjury.
3. Safe Harbor Provision
The Safe Harbor provision of the DMCA protects The Platform from liability for infringing content uploaded by users, provided that The Platform does not have actual knowledge of the infringement and acts expeditiously to remove or disable access to the infringing material upon receiving proper notification. This means that The Platform must not be aware of facts or circumstances that would make the infringing activity apparent. If The Platform receives a notification of claimed infringement, it will investigate the claim and take appropriate action in accordance with the DMCA.
4. Counter-Notification
If you believe that your material has been removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification. The counter-notification must include your physical or electronic signature; identification of the material that has been removed or disabled and the location at which 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 a mistake or misidentification; your name, address, telephone number, and email address; and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located, or if your address is outside of the United States, for any judicial district in which The Platform may be found, and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original notification of claimed infringement.
5. User Responsibilities
Users of The Service are responsible for ensuring that their content does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others. By using The Platform, users agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding copyright and intellectual property. Users are encouraged to respect the rights of copyright owners and to seek permission before using or distributing copyrighted material. The Platform reserves the right to terminate the accounts of users who repeatedly infringe the copyrights of others.
6. Disclaimer of Liability
The Platform disclaims any liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use of or inability to use The Service. This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses, even if The Platform has been advised of the possibility of such damages. The Platform does not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, nor does it make any warranty as to the results that may be obtained from the use of The Service or the accuracy or reliability of any information obtained through The Service.
7. Changes to This Policy
The Platform reserves the right to modify this DMCA policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised policy on The Service. Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically for any updates. Continued use of The Service after any changes to this policy constitutes acceptance of those changes. If any changes are made that materially affect users' rights, The Platform will provide notice through The Service or via email.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this DMCA policy, please contact us at the designated agent's contact information provided on The Service. We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible. It is important to note that any inquiries that do not relate to this policy may not receive a response. Users should ensure that their inquiries are relevant to copyright issues to facilitate a timely response.
