DMCA
Last Updated: 2026-01-29
1. Introduction
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is a United States copyright law that was enacted on October 28, 1998. The DMCA implements two 1996 treaties of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and is designed to update copyright law for the digital age. The DMCA provides a safe harbor for online service providers, which includes platforms like this website, from liability for copyright infringement by their users, provided they comply with certain requirements. This document outlines the procedures for reporting copyright infringement and the rights and responsibilities of both copyright owners and users of this website.
2. Safe Harbor Provisions
Under the DMCA, online service providers can qualify for safe harbor protection if they meet specific criteria. This includes not having actual knowledge of infringing material and expeditiously removing or disabling access to infringing material when they become aware of it. To qualify for safe harbor, the service provider must also have a designated agent to receive notifications of claimed infringement. This website has designated an agent for this purpose, and the contact information is provided below. It is important to note that the safe harbor provisions do not apply if the service provider is found to be directly involved in infringing activities.
3. Reporting Copyright Infringement
If you believe that your copyrighted work has been infringed upon by a user of this website, you may submit a notification of claimed infringement to our designated agent. Your notification must include the following information: (1) a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner; (2) identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed; (3) identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and information sufficient to allow us to locate the material; (4) your contact information, including your address, telephone number, and email address; (5) 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; and (6) a statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner