At Brit Chronicles, we respect the intellectual property rights of others and are committed to complying with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe that your copyrighted work has been infringed upon or unlawfully posted on our website, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice to us for further action.
Please carefully review the information below on how to submit a DMCA notice and the process we follow when we receive one.
1. Notification of Copyright Infringement
To file a DMCA notice, please provide the following information:
- Identification of the copyrighted work: Provide a detailed description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed.
- Identification of the material that is infringing: Include the specific URL(s) or location(s) on our website where the infringing material can be found.
- Your contact information: Provide your full legal name, address, email address, and phone number so that we can reach you.
- Statement of good faith: Include a statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material in question is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- Statement of authority: Include a statement that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
- Signature: Include your physical or electronic signature.
2. Counter-Notice
If you believe that your content has been removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notice. The counter-notice should include the following:
- Identification of the material removed or disabled: Include the URL(s) of the content that was removed or disabled.
- Your contact information: Provide your name, address, email address, and phone number.
- Statement of good faith: Include a statement that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled due to mistake or misidentification.
- Consent to jurisdiction: Include a statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the court in the district where you reside, or if outside the United States, the judicial district where Brit Chronicles is located.
- Signature: Include your physical or electronic signature.
3. Our Process
Once we receive your DMCA notice or counter-notice, we will review the claim and take appropriate action, which may include removing or disabling access to the alleged infringing content. If we receive a counter-notice, we may restore the material in question after providing notice to the party who submitted the original DMCA notice.
Please note that the DMCA provides a “safe harbor” to websites hosting user-generated content, provided that the website follows the appropriate procedures for handling copyright infringement claims.
4. Repeat Infringers
In accordance with the DMCA and our policies, Brit Chronicles may terminate the accounts of users who are found to be repeat infringers of copyright law. If you believe that a user is repeatedly infringing your copyrights, please notify us with details about the infringement.
5. Disclaimer
Please note that submitting a DMCA notice or counter-notice in bad faith may result in legal consequences. By submitting a notice or counter-notice, you represent that the information provided is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner or the alleged infringer.
Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and respectful online environment at Brit Chronicles.