This notice aims to define the terms related to copyright on our website/platform, promoting respect for intellectual property rights and providing clear procedures for legal compliance.
1. What is Copyright (Author's Right) and What Does It Protect
Copyright (or author's right) is a form of legal protection granted to authors of "original works of authorship", including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and other intellectual works.
The materials generally protected include:
- Texts (articles, books, software code, blog posts, etc.).
- Music (melodies and lyrics).
- Visual and graphic works (photographs, illustrations, paintings, drawings, logos, website graphics).
- Audiovisual works (films, videos, TV programs, YouTube videos).
- Sound recordings.
Copyright grants the holder the exclusive right to use, reproduce, distribute, publicly perform, and display their work.
2. User Guidelines for Uploading and Sharing Content
Our platform takes intellectual property rights very seriously. If you upload, share, or publish content on our platform, you must be the copyright holder or have explicit permission (a license) from the copyright holder.
It is not permitted to upload, share, or publish materials that violate third-party copyrights. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Music, videos, or films without license.
- Copyrighted photographs or images.
- Texts or articles copied entirely from other sources.
If you are not sure you have the right to use content, the safest thing is not to upload or share it.
3. Reporting Copyright Violations (Notice and Takedown Procedure)
If you believe that content on our platform violates your copyright or that of someone you represent, please send us a copyright infringement notice (often called a "takedown notice") that meets the following requirements:
- Identification of the copyrighted work that you believe has been infringed, or, if the notice covers multiple works, a representative list of such works.
- Identification of the allegedly infringing material that you want removed or disabled, including reasonably sufficient information to allow us to locate the material on the platform (e.g., the specific URL).
- Contact information of the complainant (full name, address, telephone number, and email address).
- A statement in which the complainant affirms in good faith that the use of the material in the complained manner is not authorized by the copyright holder, their agent, or the law.
- A statement in which the complainant affirms, under penalty of perjury (if applicable), that the information contained in the notice is accurate and that the complainant is the copyright holder or is authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the exclusive right that has allegedly been infringed.
- A physical or electronic signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the exclusive right allegedly infringed.
Please send the complete and signed notice to our Designated Copyright Agent using the contacts provided in Section 6.
4. Platform Response: Removal and Counter-Notice
A. Content Removal Process
Upon receipt of a complete and valid copyright infringement notice, our protocol is as follows:
- We will promptly remove or disable access to the material that is allegedly infringing.
- We will notify the user who uploaded the removed content that their material has been the subject of a copyright infringement complaint and has been removed.
B. Counter-Notice Procedure
If the user who uploaded the content believes that the material was removed in error or due to misidentification, they can send us a counter-notice. This counter-notice must contain:
- The identification of the removed material and the location (URL) where it appeared before removal.
- The user's name, address, telephone number, and physical or electronic signature.
- A statement, under penalty of perjury (if applicable), in which the user affirms in good faith that the material was removed or disabled due to error or misidentification.
- Consent to appropriate court jurisdiction for legal action, with reference to the original complainant.
Upon receipt of a valid counter-notice, we may send a copy to the original complainant, informing them that we will restore the material online within 10-14 business days, unless we receive notice that the complainant has initiated legal action to obtain a court order preventing the user from engaging in infringing activities.
5. Fair Use and Other Exceptions
In some jurisdictions (such as the United States), some forms of use of copyrighted material may be permitted without authorization under the doctrine of "Fair Use" or similar exceptions provided by national laws (for example, quotation for criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, or research).
"Fair Use" is a complex analysis based on four factors. It is the user's responsibility to determine if their specific use falls under "Fair Use" or other legal exceptions. Our platform cannot provide legal advice and cannot guarantee that your use is "Fair Use". Content removal following an infringement notice will still be carried out, except for the user's right to submit a counter-notice.
6. Contacts for Copyright-Related Inquiries
For all copyright infringement notifications, counter-notices, and legal requests related to copyright, please contact the Designated Copyright Agent (DMCA Agent) by filling out this form.
(Please note: the form above must be used only for copyright-related matters. Other requests will not receive a response through this channel.)