Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Policy
We are committed to respecting the intellectual property rights of others, just as we expect our rights to be respected. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), Title 17, United States Code, Section 512(c), copyright owners or their representatives may submit a takedown notice to us through our DMCA Agent listed below. As an internet service provider, we are eligible for protection under the “safe harbor” provisions of the DMCA. To file a legitimate infringement claim, you must provide us with the following information:
Infringement Notice Requirements
- A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or an authorized representative.
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed.
- Identification of the infringing material to be removed, along with sufficient information to locate the material. [Including the URL of the page in question is helpful for identifying the material in dispute.]
- Contact information for the complaining party, including name, physical address, email address, phone number, and fax number.
- A statement confirming that the complaining party has a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner.
- A statement affirming that the information provided is accurate and that, under penalty of perjury, the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
Under Title 17 USC §512(f), individuals who knowingly and materially misrepresent information in an infringement notification can be liable for civil damages, including costs and attorney fees.
Please submit all takedown notices through our Contact page. For prompt attention, email submissions are recommended.
Note that we may share the identity and details of any copyright infringement claim with the alleged infringer. By submitting a claim, you acknowledge and consent to the disclosure of your identity and claim details to the alleged infringer.
Counter-Notification – Restoration of Material
If your material has been removed due to a copyright infringement claim, you may file a counter-notification to request its restoration. The counter-notification must be submitted in writing to our DMCA Agent and include the following information in accordance with 17 USC Section 512(g)(3):
- Your physical or electronic signature.
- A description of the removed material and its original location before removal.
- A statement under penalty of perjury affirming that you believe the material was removed due to a mistake or misidentification.
- Your name, address, and phone number, along with a statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the federal district court for the district where the address is located (or if you are outside the U.S., consenting to the jurisdiction of any district where the service provider may be found) and accepting service of process from the party who issued the original infringement notice.
- Submit your counter-notification through our Contact page, with email submissions being strongly recommended.
Repeat Infringer Policy
We take copyright infringement seriously. In compliance with the DMCA’s repeat infringer policy, we maintain records of DMCA notices and make a concerted effort to identify repeat offenders. Accounts of individuals who repeatedly violate our internal policies will be terminated.
Policy Modifications
We reserve the right to amend this policy and its procedures at any time. We encourage you to review this policy regularly for any updates.