January 12, 2025

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Digital Millennium Copyright Act Policy

Digital Millennium Copyright Act Policy

Welcome to our Site. We value and respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect the same in return. According to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), copyright owners or their representatives can send us a takedown notice in case of infringement. As an internet service provider, we are protected by the DMCA’s “safe harbor” provisions. To report an infringement, specific information needs to be provided as outlined below:

Notice of Infringement – Claim

  1. A signature from the copyright owner or authorized representative.
  2. Identification of the copyrighted work that has been infringed.
  3. Description of the infringing material and its location (including URL).
  4. Contact information of the complaining party.
  5. A statement confirming unauthorized use of the material.
  6. A statement confirming the accuracy of the information provided.

Under Title 17 USC §512(f), persons providing false information in an infringement claim can face penalties. To report an infringement, contact us through our Contact page via email.

Any copyright infringement claims received may be shared with the alleged infringer. By submitting a claim, you agree that your identity may be disclosed.

Counter Notification – Restoration of Material

If your material has been taken down due to a copyright claim, you can send a counter notification to our DMCA Agent. The notification must contain the following details:

  1. Your signature.
  2. Description of the removed material and its original location.
  3. A statement confirming your belief in the mistaken removal of the material.
  4. Your contact details and consent to jurisdiction.

To submit a counter notice, use our Contact page via email.

Repeat Infringer Policy

We have a strict policy against repeat copyright infringement. We keep a record of DMCA notices and take action against repeat offenders.

Modifications

We reserve the right to update our DMCA policy at any time. Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed about any changes.