DMCA

1. Introduction

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) was enacted in 1998 to address the challenges posed by the internet to copyright law. This legislation provides a framework for copyright owners to protect their works from unauthorized use and distribution online. The Service respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. This DMCA policy outlines the procedures for reporting copyright infringement and the actions that may be taken by The Service in response to such reports.

2. Copyright Infringement Notification

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been infringed upon by content available on The Service, you may submit a notification to our designated agent. Your notification must include the following information: a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf; identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed; identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and information reasonably sufficient to permit The Service to locate the material; your contact information, including your address, telephone number, and email address; a statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and a statement that the information in the notification is accurate, under penalty of perjury.

3. Safe Harbor Provision

The DMCA provides a 'safe harbor' provision that protects online service providers from liability for copyright infringement committed by their users, provided that the service provider complies with certain requirements. To qualify for safe harbor, The Service must not have actual knowledge of infringing material, must not be 'willfully blind' to such material, and must act expeditiously to remove or disable access to infringing material upon receiving proper notification. This means that The Service is not liable for the actions of its users as long as it adheres to the DMCA guidelines.

4. Counter-Notification

If material you posted on The Service has been removed due to a copyright infringement notification, you may file a counter-notification. This counter-notification must include your physical or electronic signature; identification of the material that has been removed and the location at which the material appeared before it was removed; a statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed as a result of a mistake or misidentification; and your contact information, including your name, address, telephone number, and a statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the federal court for the district in which your address is located.

5. Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with the DMCA, The Service maintains a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, users who are deemed to be repeat infringers. A repeat infringer is defined as a user who has been the subject of multiple copyright infringement notifications. The Service reserves the right to determine, in its sole discretion, whether a user has engaged in infringing activity and whether to terminate that user's access to The Service.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service provides the platform and content on an 'as is' and 'as available' basis. The Service makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the operation of the platform, the content, or any information provided through The Service. To the fullest extent permissible by applicable law, The Service disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The Service does not warrant that the platform will be uninterrupted or error-free, and The Service will not be liable for any interruptions or errors.

7. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall The Service, its affiliates, or their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, or licensors be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of The Service, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, even if The Service has been advised of the possibility of such damages. The total liability of The Service for any claims arising out of or relating to this DMCA policy or your use of The Service shall not exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing The Service.

8. Changes to This Policy

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 The Service. Your continued use of The Service after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new DMCA policy. It is your responsibility to review this policy periodically for any updates or changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this DMCA policy, please contact us at the designated agent's contact information provided on The Service. We take copyright infringement seriously and will respond promptly to any notifications and counter-notifications in accordance with the DMCA.