Notice of Copyright Infringement & Designated Agent

This website complies fully with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (17 U.S.C. § 512). It is our policy to respond expeditiously to clear, valid notices of alleged copyright infringement in accordance with statutory requirements. If you believe your copyrighted work has been copied or made accessible in a manner that constitutes infringement, please submit a formal notification to our Designated Copyright Agent.

Required Elements for a Valid DMCA Takedown Notice

To facilitate rapid review and processing, your DMCA notice must contain the following statutory components:

1. Identification of the Copyrighted Work: A clear description of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, including registration details where applicable.
2. Identification of the Infringing Material: The exact URL(s) on our portal where the allegedly infringing material is located.
3. Complainant Contact Information: Your full legal name, company name, mailing address, telephone number, and valid email address.
4. Good Faith Statement: A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
5. Accuracy & Perjury Statement: A statement made under penalty of perjury that the information in the notification is accurate, and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
6. Physical or Electronic Signature: An electronic or physical signature of the authorized copyright holder or legal representative.

Review Procedure & Takedown Actions Taken

Upon receipt of a complete and valid DMCA notice, our legal team will:

• Review the submitted notice within 24 to 48 business hours.
• Promptly remove or disable access to the identified infringing material.
• Notify the publishing party or contributor of the removal action.

Submitting a Formal DMCA Counter-Notification

If you believe that your content was removed by mistake or misidentification (such as lawful Fair Use under 17 U.S.C. § 107), you may submit a formal counter-notification containing your contact details, the removed URL, and a statement under penalty of perjury consenting to federal court jurisdiction.

DMCA Frequently Asked Questions