Copyright Infringement Policy and Removal Request Procedure
1. Introduction
We value the creative work of all content creators and respect intellectual property rights. In keeping with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), we require all third-party bloggers and content writers who submit articles to our website to ensure that any images or media used in their content are properly licensed. This policy outlines the procedure for reporting and removing content that infringes on copyrights.
2. Policy
a. Compliance with Copyright Laws:
All content submitted to our website must comply with copyright laws. It is the responsibility of the content creator to ensure that any images, videos, or other media included in their submissions are either their own original works or are properly licensed for use.
b. Unauthorized Use of Copyrighted Material:
If a third-party writer uses a copyrighted photo or other media without proper licensing, it will be considered a violation of our policy. Upon discovery or notification of such a violation, we will take appropriate action, which may include removing the infringing content from our website.
3. Reporting Copyright Violations
a. Notification:
If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used on our website without proper authorization, please notify us immediately by submitting a copyright infringement notice. Your notice must include the following information:
- Your contact information (name, address, telephone number, and email address).
- A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed.
- A description of where the infringing material is located on our website, including the URL.
- A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf.
- Your electronic or physical signature.
b. Submission:
Please submit your copyright infringement notice to our designated Copyright Agent at:
Email: [email protected]
Address: Agileana, 42400 Willow Creek Way, Brambleton, VA 20148
Phone: 202.660.2940
4. Copyright Infringement Removal Process
a. Review of Notice:
Upon receipt of a valid copyright infringement notice, our team will review the notice to confirm the validity of the claim.
b. Removal of Infringing Content:
If the claim is found to be valid, we will promptly remove or disable access to the infringing content. We will also notify the third-party writer who submitted the content of the infringement claim and the action taken.
c. Repeat Infringers:
Third-party writers who repeatedly submit infringing content may be subject to additional actions, including the suspension or termination of their ability to submit content to our website.
5. Counter-Notification
If you believe that your content was removed or disabled as a result of a mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification to our designated Copyright Agent. Your counter-notification must include the following information:
- Your contact information (name, address, telephone number, and email address).
- A description of the content that was removed or disabled and the location where it appeared before it was removed or disabled, including the URL.
- A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that you have a good faith belief that the content was removed or disabled as a result of a mistake or misidentification.
- Your electronic or physical signature.
6. Contact Information
For any questions or further information regarding this policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Address: Agileana, 42400 Willow Creek Way, Brambleton, VA 20148
Phone: 202.660.2940
By following this policy and procedure, we aim to respect and protect the intellectual property rights of all creators while providing a fair process for addressing any copyright concerns.
