Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Policy for WaterWag.org
Effective Date: 14th Jun 2023
WaterWag.org respects the intellectual property rights of others and complies with the provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). This policy outlines the procedures that WaterWag.org follows when handling copyright infringement claims in accordance with the DMCA.
Notification of Copyright Infringement:
If you believe that your copyrighted work has been infringed upon on WaterWag.org, please notify us by sending a written notification to our designated Copyright Agent. Your notification should 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(s) claimed to have been infringed. If multiple copyrighted works are involved, provide a representative list of such works.
- Sufficient information to locate the material that is claimed to be infringing or the subject of infringing activity. Include specific URLs or other identifying details.
- Contact information of the copyright owner, including name, address, telephone number, and, if available, an email address.
- A statement that the complaining party has 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.
- A statement that the information provided in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
- Include a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal district court for the judicial district in which your address is located or, if outside the United States, to the jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original notification or an agent of such person.
Counter-Notification:
If you believe that your material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification, you may send a counter-notification to our designated Copyright Agent. Your counter-notification should include the following information:
- Your physical or electronic signature.
- Identification of the material that has been removed or disabled and the location at which the material appeared before it was removed or disabled.
- A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.
- Your name, address, telephone number, and, if available, an email address.
- A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal district court for the judicial district in which your address is located or, if outside the United States, to the jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original notification or an agent of such person.
Please send all notifications of claimed copyright infringement or counter-notifications to:
Copyright Agent: Moderator, [email protected]
Please note that WaterWag.org may share your notification or counter-notification with the affected parties, as well as third parties involved in the dispute.
Repeat Infringers:
WaterWag.org reserves the right to terminate user accounts or access to the website for users who repeatedly infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others.
Disclaimer:
This DMCA policy is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. If you have any legal concerns, please consult with an attorney familiar with copyright law and the DMCA.
WaterWag.org reserves the right to modify or update this DMCA Policy as needed. It is your responsibility to review this policy periodically for any changes.