Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Policy
We are committed to respecting the intellectual property rights of others and expect the same respect for our own. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), Title 17, United States Code, Section 512(c), copyright owners or their authorized representatives may submit a takedown notice to us via our designated DMCA Agent. As an internet service provider, we are protected under the DMCA’s “safe harbor” provisions, which shield us from liability for alleged infringements as long as we act promptly upon receiving a valid notice.
To file a valid infringement claim, please provide the following information:
Infringement Notice Requirements
- A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or an authorized representative.
- Identification of the copyrighted work that you believe has been infringed.
- Identification of the material you claim is infringing, along with information sufficient to locate it on our site. (Please include the specific URL where the infringing material appears to help us locate it.)
- Information sufficient to contact the complaining party, including your name, physical address, email address, phone number, and fax number.
- A statement asserting that you believe in good faith that the material in question is not authorized by the copyright owner.
- A declaration that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner, under penalty of perjury.
Please be aware that under Title 17 USC §512(f), civil penalties, including costs and attorney fees, may be imposed for knowingly and materially misrepresenting information in a DMCA notice.
Submit all takedown notices through our Contact page, preferably by email for a quicker response.
Note: We may disclose the identity and details of the copyright infringement claim to the alleged infringer. By submitting a claim, you agree to this potential disclosure.
Counter Notification – Request for Restoration
If your material has been removed due to a copyright infringement claim, you may submit a counter notification to request its restoration. This notification should be provided in writing to our DMCA Agent and must include the following elements as required by 17 USC §512(g)(3):
- Your physical or electronic signature.
- A description of the material that was removed and its original location before removal.
- A statement under penalty of perjury affirming that you believe in good faith that the material was removed due to a mistake or misidentification.
- Your name, address, and phone number, and a statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the federal district court where your address is located (or, if outside the United States, any district where the service provider may be found), and that you will accept service of process from the original complainant.
- Submit your counter notice through our Contact page, with email being the preferred method.
Repeat Infringer Policy
We take copyright infringement very seriously. In compliance with the DMCA’s requirements, we maintain records of DMCA notices and make a good faith effort to identify repeat infringers. Accounts found to repeatedly violate our policy will be terminated.
Modifications
We reserve the right to update this policy and its contents at any time. Please review this page regularly for any changes.