Effective Date: January 30, 2025
First Claimz respects the intellectual property rights of others and complies with the provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), 17 U.S.C. § 512. This policy outlines our procedures for addressing claims of copyright infringement on our website and services.
Pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, Title 17, United States Code, Section 512(c), First Claimz has implemented procedures for receiving written notification of claimed copyright infringement. This policy describes the information that must be included in your notice, and provides instructions for how to submit a DMCA takedown notice to our designated agent.
If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied and is accessible on the First Claimz website in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, you may notify us by providing our Copyright Agent with the following information:
A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or if multiple works, a representative list
Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing with information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material
Information reasonably sufficient to permit us to contact you, including address, telephone number, and email address
A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
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 copyright owner
FALSE CLAIMS: Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity is infringing may be subject to liability for damages, including costs and attorneys' fees incurred by the alleged infringer.
Send your DMCA notice to our designated agent at:
Subject Line: Must include "DMCA Takedown Notice"
We acknowledge receipt of your DMCA notice within 2 business days and begin our review process.
Timeframe: 1-2 business days for acknowledgment
We review the notice for completeness and compliance with DMCA requirements.
Check: All six required elements present and valid
If the notice is valid, we remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material.
Timeframe: Typically within 24-48 hours of validation
We notify the user who posted the material and provide them with your contact information.
Purpose: Allows user to file a counter-notification if appropriate
We maintain records of all DMCA notices and actions taken for at least three years.
Compliance: Required under 17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(3)
If we remove material based on a DMCA notice and you believe the removal was mistaken or misidentified, you may file a counter-notification. To be effective, your counter-notification must include:
Important: Filing a counter-notification may lead to legal proceedings between you and the complaining party to determine ownership. Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(2)(C), we may replace the removed material or cease disabling access to it 10-14 business days after receiving the counter-notification, unless our designated agent first receives notice that a court action has been filed to restrain the infringement.
In accordance with 17 U.S.C. § 512(i), First Claimz maintains a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, the accounts of users who are repeat infringers of copyright. We define "repeat infringer" as:
A user who has been notified of infringing activity more than twice and/or has had content removed from the site more than twice for copyright infringement.
User receives educational information about copyright laws and DMCA procedures
User receives warning about repeat infringement policy and potential consequences
Account is reviewed for termination; user may appeal the decision
Users facing termination may appeal by:
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Visit copyright.govInformation about fair use exceptions to copyright protection.
Learn About Fair UseThe DMCA recognizes fair use exceptions under 17 U.S.C. § 107. Fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. If you believe your use qualifies as fair use, please indicate this in your counter-notification.
DMCA notices are processed during normal business hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays. Notices received outside these hours will be processed on the next business day.
This DMCA Notice and Takedown Policy may be revised periodically. We will post any changes on this page and update the effective date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
This policy is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. If you have questions about copyright law or DMCA procedures, please consult with a qualified attorney. First Claimz is not responsible for any legal consequences resulting from your use of this policy or submission of DMCA notices.
Jurisdiction: This policy is governed by United States copyright law. Any legal proceedings related to DMCA notices will be subject to the jurisdiction of federal courts in the United States.
By using the First Claimz website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this DMCA Notice and Takedown Policy. You agree to comply with all applicable copyright laws and understand the procedures for reporting and responding to copyright infringement claims.
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