DMCA Copyright Policy

Last updated: January 2025

Important Notice

We take copyright infringement seriously. False or bad faith allegations of copyright infringement may result in legal consequences under the DMCA and applicable laws.

1. DMCA Compliance

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), 17 U.S.C. ยง 512. We will respond to valid notices of alleged copyright infringement and take appropriate action in accordance with applicable law.

2. Copyright Infringement Notification

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement and is accessible on our platform, you may notify us by providing our designated Copyright Agent with the following information in writing:

2.1 Identification of the copyrighted work

A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed. If multiple works are covered by a single notification, provide a representative list.

2.2 Identification of the infringing material

A description of where the material you claim is infringing is located on our platform, with sufficient detail that we can find it (e.g., URL, page title, screenshot).

2.3 Contact information

Your name, address, telephone number, and email address.

2.4 Good faith statement

A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.

2.5 Accuracy statement

A statement, 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.

2.6 Physical or electronic signature

Your physical or electronic signature.

3. How to Submit a DMCA Notice

DMCA notices must be sent to our designated Copyright Agent via email at:

DMCA Copyright Agent

Yuriy Zhuravsky

copyright@media-guardian.agency

Please include "DMCA Takedown Request" in the subject line and ensure all required information listed in section 2 above is included in your notice.

4. Response to DMCA Notices

Upon receipt of a valid DMCA notice, we will:

  • Acknowledge receipt of the notice within 2-3 business days
  • Review the notice for completeness and validity
  • Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material
  • Notify the user who posted the material of the removal
  • Provide the user with the DMCA notice (minus personal contact information)

5. Counter-Notification

If you believe that material you posted was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification with our Copyright Agent. Your counter-notification must include:

  • Your physical or electronic signature
  • Identification of the material that was removed and its location before removal
  • A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed by mistake or misidentification
  • Your name, address, telephone number, and email address
  • A statement consenting to jurisdiction of the Federal District Court in your district
  • A statement that you will accept service of process from the person who filed the original notice

6. Response to Counter-Notifications

If we receive a valid counter-notification:

  • We will forward a copy to the original complainant
  • We will inform them that we may restore the removed material in 10-14 business days
  • We will restore the material unless the copyright owner files a court action seeking an order to restrain the user from engaging in infringing activity

7. Repeat Infringer Policy

We maintain a policy of terminating the accounts of users who are repeat infringers. We will terminate a user's access to the platform if, under appropriate circumstances, they are determined to be a repeat infringer.

A repeat infringer includes any user who has received multiple DMCA notices or for whom we have other evidence demonstrating repeated copyright infringement.

8. Misrepresentations

Under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity is infringing, or that material or activity was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, may be subject to liability.

We may seek damages (including costs and attorneys' fees) from anyone who submits a notification or counter-notification in bad faith or with knowledge of material misrepresentation.

9. No Legal Advice

This policy is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. We recommend consulting with an attorney before filing a DMCA notice or counter-notification.

10. International Copyright

We respect international copyright laws and treaties. If you are filing a complaint based on copyright laws of a country other than the United States, please include relevant information about the applicable law and how the content infringes your rights.

11. Processing Time

We strive to process DMCA notices and counter-notifications as quickly as possible:

  • Acknowledgment: Within 2-3 business days
  • Initial review: Within 3-5 business days
  • Action taken: Within 7 business days of receiving a complete notice

Please note that complex cases may require additional time for review.

12. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify this DMCA Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

13. Additional Resources

For more information about the DMCA and copyright law:

  • U.S. Copyright Office: www.copyright.gov
  • DMCA.com Resources: www.dmca.com
  • Electronic Frontier Foundation: www.eff.org

14. Contact Information

To submit a DMCA notice or counter-notification, or for questions about this policy, please contact our designated Copyright Agent:

DMCA Copyright Agent

Yuriy Zhuravsky

MediaGuardian Agency

350 S Grand Ave, Suite 1700

Los Angeles, CA 90071

Email: copyright@media-guardian.agency

Phone: +1 (213) 555-0147