DMCA Copyright Notice and Takedown Procedure
Last updated: [Operator to fill in: effective/updated date]
This page is a generic compliance skeleton. Items in brackets are placeholders to be completed by the operator and do not constitute legal advice; have the final terms reviewed by a lawyer in your jurisdiction.
1. Policy Statement
This site respects intellectual property rights. Upon receipt of a compliant takedown notice, we will remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content within a reasonable period of time.
2. Elements to Be Included in a Takedown Notice
- The identity and contact information of the rights holder or its authorized agent;
- Identification of the work claimed to have been infringed;
- The location of the infringing content on this site (URL or product code);
- A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use is not authorized by the rights holder, its agent, or the law;
- A statement that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the rights holder;
- A physical or electronic signature of the rights holder or its authorized agent.
3. Sending to the Designated Agent
Please send the notice to this site's designated DMCA agent (Designated Agent):
- Name: [Operator to fill in: name of the DMCA agent]
- Mailing address: [Operator to fill in: mailing address of the agent]
- Email: [Operator to fill in: email address dedicated to DMCA notices]
- Registration information: [Operator to fill in: USCO DMCA agent registration number (if any)]
4. Processing Procedure and Time Limit
After verifying the notice, we will remove or disable access to the content in question, with a processing time limit of [Operator to fill in: processing time limit].
5. Counter-Notice
If you believe your content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notice to the same agent, which must include the elements required by law (identification of the removed content, a good-faith statement, your contact information and signature, and a statement consenting to jurisdiction).
6. Repeat Infringer Policy
In appropriate circumstances, we will terminate the accounts of repeat infringers.
7. Warning Regarding Misrepresentation
Knowingly making a material misrepresentation may result in legal liability; please submit with due care.