Policy on Digital Millennium Copyright Act
Greetings to the website. We value and uphold the rights of intellectual property of others, just as we expect the same in return. As per the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, Title 17, United States Code, Section 512(c), a copyright owner or their representative can issue a takedown notice to us through our designated DMCA Agent. Being an internet service provider, we are protected by the “safe harbor” provisions of the DMCA.
Notice of Copyright Infringement
- A signature from the copyright owner or their authorized representative;
- Identification of the copyrighted material claimed to be infringed;
- Details of the infringing material to be removed, along with the necessary information to locate it;
- Contact information of the complaining party;
- A statement affirming the good faith belief of unauthorized material usage;
- A statement confirming the accuracy of the information provided, under penalty of perjury.
Section 17 USC ยง512(f) imposes penalties on those who misrepresent details in an infringement notification knowingly and materially.
All takedown notices should be sent via our Contact page, preferably by email for quicker response.
It is important to understand that we may disclose the identity and information of any copyright infringement claim to the alleged offender.
Counter Notification Process
If you receive a takedown notice due to copyright infringement, you can submit a counter notification to have the material restored. The notification must contain:
- Your signature;
- Description of the material taken down and its original location;
- An affirmation that the takedown was a mistake;
- Your contact details and consent to jurisdiction.
Submit your counter notice via our Contact page, preferably through email.
Policy on Repeat Infringement
We have a strict policy on repeat infringement in line with the DMCA requirements. We keep records of DMCA notices and make efforts to identify and terminate repeat offenders.
Updates to the Policy
We hold the right to amend this policy on handling DMCA claims anytime and users are advised to review it regularly for any modifications.
