DMCA Copyright Policy

1. Overview

This service complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and other applicable copyright laws. We respond promptly to valid takedown notices from copyright holders and their authorized representatives.

2. Reporting Copyright Infringement

2.1 Who Can File a DMCA Notice

You may file a DMCA takedown notice if you are:

• The copyright owner
• An authorized agent acting on behalf of the copyright owner
• A person authorized to act on behalf of an exclusive right holder

2.2 Required Information

To file a valid DMCA takedown notice, you must provide the following information:

1. Your Contact Information:
   • Full legal name
   • Physical address
   • Email address
   • Phone number
2. Identification of Copyrighted Work:
   • Description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
   • If multiple works, a representative list
3. Identification of Infringing Material:
   • Direct URL(s) to the allegedly infringing video(s)
   • Specific description enabling us to locate the material
4. Good Faith Statement:
   • A statement that you have a good faith belief that the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, agent, or law
5. Accuracy Statement:
   • A statement that the information in your notice is accurate
   • A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
6. Physical or Electronic Signature:
   • Your physical or electronic signature
   • If acting as an agent, proof of authorization

2.3 How to Submit

Note: Replace with your actual DMCA contact email. Consider using a dedicated email for DMCA notices.

3. What Happens After Submission

3.1 Review Process

Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, we will:

1. Verify that the notice contains all required elements
2. Promptly remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material
3. Make a good faith effort to notify the uploader (if identifiable)
4. Document the takedown for our records

3.2 Invalid Notices

Notices that do not meet DMCA requirements may be rejected. Common reasons for rejection include:

• Missing required information
• Lack of proper authorization
• Vague or insufficient identification of copyrighted work
• Absence of physical or electronic signature

4. Counter-Notification Process

4.1 Your Rights

If your content was removed due to a DMCA notice and you believe the removal was erroneous or that you have the right to use the material, you may submit a counter-notification.

4.2 Counter-Notification Requirements

A valid counter-notification must include:

1. Your Contact Information:
   • Full name
   • Address
   • Email address
   • Phone number
2. Identification of Material:
   • URL or description of the removed material
3. Good Faith Statement:
   • A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed due to mistake or misidentification
4. Consent to Jurisdiction:
   • A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in your district
   • A statement that you will accept service of process from the person who filed the original DMCA notice
5. Physical or Electronic Signature

4.3 Counter-Notification Process

After receiving a valid counter-notification:

1. We will forward it to the original complainant
2. The complainant has 10-14 business days to file a court action seeking an injunction
3. If no action is filed, we may restore the content after this period

5. Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with the DMCA, we may take action against users who repeatedly infringe on copyrights, including:

• Removing content from repeat infringers
• Restricting upload capabilities (if user accounts are implemented)
• Permanently banning users in severe cases

Note: Due to our anonymous nature, enforcement is based on patterns and uploaded content rather than user accounts.

6. Misrepresentation & Penalties

6.1 False Claims

Under the DMCA (17 U.S.C. § 512(f)), anyone who knowingly materially misrepresents that:

• Material is infringing, or
• Material was removed or disabled by mistake

May be liable for damages, including costs and attorney's fees.

6.2 Perjury Warning

Both DMCA notices and counter-notifications require statements made under penalty of perjury. False statements may result in criminal prosecution.

7. Limitations & Disclaimers

7.1 No Pre-Screening

We do not pre-screen uploaded content. Copyright holders are responsible for monitoring for potential infringements.

7.2 Anonymous Nature

Due to our anonymous hosting model:

• We cannot identify uploaders without their voluntary contact information
• We cannot prevent the same user from re-uploading removed content
• Counter-notifications may be limited if uploader information is unavailable

7.3 Automated Detection

We do not currently employ automated copyright detection systems (e.g., Content ID). Copyright holders must submit formal DMCA notices for content removal.

8. Non-DMCA Takedown Requests

For legal requests outside of DMCA (e.g., defamation, privacy violations, court orders), please provide:

• Detailed explanation of the legal basis for removal
• Relevant laws or court orders
• Your contact information and legal authority

These requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

9. Transparency

We believe in transparency regarding copyright enforcement:

• Valid DMCA notices are documented internally
• We may publish aggregate statistics on takedown requests (without identifying information)
• Users can request information about why their content was removed

10. International Copyright

While the DMCA is U.S. law, we respect international copyright laws and treaties:

• We accept takedown notices based on copyright laws in other jurisdictions
• Notices should clearly identify the applicable copyright law and jurisdiction
• International notices should follow similar format and requirements as DMCA notices

11. Fair Use & Exceptions

We recognize that not all uses of copyrighted material constitute infringement. Fair use, parody, commentary, criticism, news reporting, and educational uses may be protected.

Before submitting a DMCA notice, consider whether the use qualifies for fair use or another exception. We encourage both parties to consider fair use in disputes.

12. Contact Information

13. Resources

For more information about DMCA and copyright law:

• U.S. Copyright Office - DMCA Text
• U.S. Copyright Office
• EFF - Guide to Copyright Takedowns

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this DMCA Policy to reflect changes in law or our procedures. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.