Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Policy
We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. In compliance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), Title 17, United States Code, Section 512(c), copyright owners or their authorized agents may submit a takedown notice to us through our designated DMCA Agent listed below. As an internet service provider, we are entitled to claim immunity from copyright infringement claims under the “safe harbor” provisions of the DMCA.
If you believe that your copyrighted work has been infringed on our site, you may submit a Notice of Infringement as detailed below.
Notice of Infringement – Filing a Claim
To file a good faith infringement claim, please include the following information in your notice:
- Your signature (physical or electronic) as the copyright owner or authorized representative.
- Identification of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed.
- Identification of the infringing material and information reasonably sufficient to enable us to locate it on our website (e.g., the URL of the infringing content).
- Your contact information, including your name, physical address, email address, phone number, and fax number (if applicable).
- A statement asserting your good faith belief that the use of the copyrighted material is unauthorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- A statement confirming that the information in the notification is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
Please be aware that Title 17 USC §512(f) imposes civil damage penalties, including costs and attorney fees, on individuals who knowingly submit false or materially inaccurate information in a DMCA notification.
Submission of DMCA Notices
Please send all DMCA takedown notices through our Contact Page or directly to our designated DMCA Agent. Be aware that by submitting a claim, you agree that your identity and the details of your claim may be shared with the alleged infringer.
Counter Notification – Restoration of Material
If you believe that material removed or disabled due to a DMCA claim was done so in error or misidentification, you may submit a Counter Notification. Your counter-notice must include the following elements, pursuant to 17 USC Section 512(g)(3):
- Your signature (physical or electronic).
- A description of the removed material and its original location prior to removal.
- A statement, under penalty of perjury, asserting your good faith belief that the material was removed due to a mistake or misidentification.
- Your name, address, and telephone number, along with a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal district court for your location (or, if outside the United States, any judicial district where the service provider is located) and will accept service of process from the person or entity that submitted the original takedown notice.
Submit your counter-notification through our Contact Page or to our DMCA Agent directly.
Repeat Infringer Policy
We maintain a strict policy against repeat copyright infringers. In compliance with the DMCA’s repeat infringer policy, we record all valid DMCA notices and make every effort to identify and terminate accounts of users who repeatedly violate copyright laws. Repeat offenders will have their accounts permanently terminated.
Modifications to the DMCA Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this DMCA Policy at any time and for any reason. Changes will be posted on this page, and it is your responsibility to review this policy periodically for updates. Continued use of our site following any modifications constitutes your acknowledgment and acceptance of the revised policy.