DMCA Policy

Overview

ArticleHub respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 ("DMCA"), we will respond expeditiously to claims of copyright infringement committed using our website.

This DMCA Policy outlines the information and process required for submitting a copyright infringement claim and how we handle such claims.

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 website, please notify our designated copyright agent as specified below.

Required Information

For your complaint to be valid under the DMCA, you must provide the following information in writing:

1. Identification of the copyrighted work: Identify the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed. If multiple copyrighted works are covered by a single notification, provide a representative list of such works.
2. Identification of the infringing material: Identify the material that you claim is infringing and provide sufficient information to locate the material on our website (such as the URL or specific page location).
3. Contact information: Provide your contact information, including your full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
4. Good faith statement: Include 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.
5. Accuracy statement: Include a statement that the information in your notification is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
6. Signature: Provide your physical or electronic signature.

How to Submit a DMCA Notice

Please send your DMCA takedown notice to our designated copyright agent:

Counter-Notification Process

If you believe that your content was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification with us. To be effective, a counter-notification must include the following:

1. Identification: Identification of the material that has been removed or disabled and the location where the material appeared before removal.
2. Statement under penalty of perjury: A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.
3. Contact information: Your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
4. Consent to jurisdiction: A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal district court for the judicial district in which your address is located, or if outside the United States, for any judicial district in which we may be found.
5. Service of process: A statement that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notification or an agent of such person.
6. Signature: Your physical or electronic signature.

Our Response Process

Upon Receiving a Valid DMCA Notice

When we receive a valid DMCA takedown notice, we will:

• Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material
• Notify the user who posted the material about the removal
• Provide the user with a copy of the takedown notice
• Inform the user of their right to file a counter-notification

Upon Receiving a Valid Counter-Notification

If we receive a valid counter-notification, we will:

• Forward the counter-notification to the original complainant
• Inform the complainant that we will restore the content within 10-14 business days
• Restore the content unless the complainant files a court action seeking an injunction

Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable laws, we have adopted a policy of terminating users who are deemed to be repeat infringers. We may also limit access to our website and/or terminate the accounts of any users who infringe any intellectual property rights of others, whether or not there is any repeat infringement.

False Claims

Please note that under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity is infringing may be subject to liability for damages. Additionally, submitting a false DMCA notice may result in civil liability for damages, including costs and attorney's fees.

Good Faith Requirement

We expect all parties to act in good faith when submitting DMCA notices and counter-notifications. Abuse of the DMCA process may result in the termination of your ability to use our services.

Modifications to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this DMCA policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.

Legal Disclaimer

This policy is intended to comply with the DMCA and does not constitute legal advice. If you have questions about copyright law or the DMCA process, you should consult with an attorney.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this DMCA policy or need to submit a notice, please contact us through our contact form with "DMCA" in the subject line.

Important: Only DMCA notices should be sent to our designated agent. Any other feedback, comments, requests for technical support, or other communications should be directed through our general contact form.