Last Updated: 2025-12-25
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The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is a United States copyright law that implements two 1996 treaties of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The DMCA is designed to protect copyrighted materials on the internet and provides a framework for addressing copyright infringement. This document outlines the policies and procedures of The Service regarding copyright infringement and provides information on how to report alleged infringements.
Under the DMCA, copyright owners have the right to protect their works from unauthorized use. The law provides a 'safe harbor' provision that protects online service providers from liability for copyright infringement committed by their users, provided that the service providers comply with certain requirements. To qualify for safe harbor, The Service must not have actual knowledge of infringing activity, must not be 'willfully blind' to such activity, and must act expeditiously to remove or disable access to infringing material upon receiving proper notification.
Copyright owners have the right to send a notice of claimed infringement to The Service, which must include specific information as outlined in the DMCA. This includes the identification of the copyrighted work, the location of the infringing material, and the contact information of the copyright owner. Upon receiving a valid notice, The Service is required to remove or disable access to the infringing material. Conversely, users who believe their content has been removed in error may submit a counter-notice, which must also meet specific requirements. The Service will then review the counter-notice and may restore the content if it determines that the counter-notice is valid.
The safe harbor provisions of the DMCA are critical for The Service as they protect it from liability for the actions of its users. To maintain this protection, The Service must implement a policy for terminating accounts of users who are repeat infringers. Additionally, The Service must accommodate and not interfere with standard technical measures that are used by copyright owners to identify and protect their works. This includes respecting the use of digital rights management (DRM) technologies and other protective measures.
If a user believes that their content has been removed in error, they may submit a counter-notice to The Service. This counter-notice must include the user's name, address, and a statement under penalty of perjury that the user has a good faith belief that the material was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification. The Service will review the counter-notice and, if valid, will restore the content within a reasonable timeframe unless the copyright owner files a lawsuit seeking a court order against the user.
Users of The Service agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Service, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or related to any content submitted by the user, any violation of the DMCA, or any infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of any person or entity.
The Service provides this DMCA policy for informational purposes only and does not guarantee that it is comprehensive or up to date. The Service does not provide legal advice and users are encouraged to seek legal counsel for specific questions regarding copyright law or the DMCA. The Service is not responsible for any errors or omissions in this policy or for any consequences arising from reliance on the information contained herein.
The Service reserves the right to modify this DMCA policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised policy on this website. Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically to stay informed about The Service's practices regarding copyright infringement and the DMCA. Continued use of The Service after any modifications to this policy will constitute acceptance of those changes.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this DMCA policy, please contact us at the designated contact information provided on The Service. We are committed to addressing any copyright concerns and ensuring compliance with the DMCA. Please include your contact information and a detailed description of your inquiry to facilitate a timely response.
