We are firmly committed to supporting and protecting intellectual property rights in full compliance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). As part of this commitment, we have implemented a legally compliant process that allows copyright owners to request the removal of unauthorized content and gives affected users a legal means to respond to such claims. Under the DMCA (17 U.S.C. § 512), if a copyright holder believes that material made available on our platform infringes on their intellectual property rights, they may notify us in writing. Upon receipt of a valid and complete DMCA takedown notice, we will act promptly to remove or disable access to the content alleged to be infringing. The individual or entity that posted the material will be informed of the removal and provided with an opportunity to submit a counter-notification, should they believe the takedown was issued in error. Please understand that when we process a valid DMCA notice, we are legally obligated to provide a full copy of the notice—including your name, contact information, and the substance of your complaint—to the person who posted the content. This is to facilitate transparency and allow the recipient to consider submitting a counter-notice under the DMCA’s procedures. To file a valid DMCA takedown notice, you must provide the following elements clearly and completely: Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed. If multiple copyrighted works are involved, you may list them all or include a representative list. Identification of the material that is allegedly infringing, with enough detail—such as specific URLs or file paths—so we can locate and remove it. Your full legal name, physical address, telephone number, and email address. A good faith statement that you believe the use of the copyrighted content is not authorized by you (as the owner), your agent, or the law. A statement under penalty of perjury that the information you provided is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner. Your physical or electronic signature to confirm the legitimacy of your claim. We reserve the right to decline to act on any notice that fails to meet the above requirements or contains incomplete or misleading information. However, once a valid notice is received, we generally act within a reasonable timeframe to remove or disable the content in question. The user whose content has been removed will be notified and has the legal right to respond by submitting a counter-notification if they believe the removal was due to error or misidentification. A properly submitted counter-notice must include: A description of the content that was removed and the original location (such as URL) where it was displayed. The user’s full legal name, address, phone number, and email address. A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the user has a good faith belief that the content was removed as a result of a mistake or misidentification. A statement that the user consents to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the district where they reside, or if outside the U.S., any district where our service is located. A statement that the user will accept service of process from the party who filed the original DMCA complaint or their authorized agent. The user’s physical or electronic signature. Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, we will forward it to the original complainant. If we do not receive notification from the complainant within 10 to 14 business days that they have filed a legal action to prevent further infringement, we may, at our discretion, restore the removed content. We emphasize that all communications submitted as part of the DMCA process are subject to the provisions of Section 512(f) of the DMCA. This means that anyone who knowingly makes false claims—either in a takedown notice or a counter-notification—can be held legally responsible for damages, court costs, and attorney's fees incurred as a result of that misrepresentation. We urge all individuals involved in the DMCA process to act responsibly and in good faith. If you are unsure about whether the content in question constitutes infringement or whether your use is permitted under copyright law (e.g., under a license or fair use doctrine), you should seek legal counsel before submitting a DMCA notice or counter-notice. Our goal is to ensure compliance with applicable laws, maintain transparency, and balance the rights of content creators with the rights of users on our platform.