Digital Millennium Copyright Act Policy
OceanofCreativity.net respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. We respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement that comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and other applicable intellectual property laws.
Copyright Infringement Notification
If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied and is accessible on our website in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide our designated copyright agent with the following information:
Required Information for DMCA Notice
- Identification of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed, or if multiple copyrighted works are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works.
- Identification of the material that you claim is infringing or is the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material (including the URL or other specific location).
- Your contact information, including your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
- A statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- A statement by you that the information in the notification is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
- Your physical or electronic signature (typing your full name is acceptable for electronic signatures).
How to Submit a DMCA Notice
Please send your DMCA notice through our website's contact form with "DMCA Notice" in the subject line. Include all the required information listed above.
Important: Please ensure your notice includes all required elements, as incomplete notices may not be processed.
Response to DMCA Notices
Upon receipt of a valid DMCA 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 information about filing a counter-notification
- Terminate repeat infringers' accounts when appropriate
Counter-Notification Procedure
If you believe that material you posted was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification. Your counter-notification must include:
Required Information for Counter-Notice
- Your physical or electronic signature
- Identification of the material that has been removed or disabled and the location at which the material appeared before it was removed or disabled
- 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
- Your name, address, and telephone number, and 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 you are outside the United States, any judicial district in which the service provider may be found), and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notification or an agent of such person
Repeat Infringer Policy
We maintain a policy of terminating the accounts of users who are repeat infringers. We may terminate a user's account if they have been the subject of multiple valid DMCA notices.
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. We reserve the right to seek damages from any party that submits a false or misleading DMCA notice.
Educational Use and Fair Use
We recognize that some uses of copyrighted material may be protected by the fair use doctrine or other applicable exceptions to copyright law. We will consider fair use and other legal defenses when evaluating DMCA claims.
Our Commitment to Copyright Protection
OceanofCreativity.net is committed to:
- Respecting the intellectual property rights of content creators
- Providing a platform for original creative content
- Educating our community about copyright laws and best practices
- Responding promptly to valid copyright infringement claims
Limitations
This DMCA policy applies only to claims of copyright infringement. For other intellectual property concerns (such as trademark infringement), please contact us through our general contact form.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this DMCA policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Additional Resources
For more information about the DMCA and copyright law, you may visit:
- U.S. Copyright Office: copyright.gov
- Electronic Frontier Foundation: eff.org
Acceptance
By using OceanofCreativity.net, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this DMCA policy and agree to comply with all applicable copyright laws.