At Updest, we prioritize the protection of intellectual property rights and adhere strictly to DMCA guidelines. We are committed to addressing all copyright infringement claims with the utmost care and urgency. If you believe that any content on our website infringes your copyright, please notify us immediately. We will take appropriate action, including removing the infringing content, within three working days upon confirmation of the claim’s validity.
Understanding the DMCA
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is a U.S. law that provides copyright owners with a mechanism to seek removal of infringing material from the internet, ensuring protection from unauthorized use of their work.
Scope of This Policy
This DMCA policy applies to Updest (the “Service,” “Website,” “Application”) and all related products and services (collectively, “Products & Services”). It details how Updest (“we,” “us,” “our”) handles copyright infringement notices and how you (“you,” “your”) can submit a Copyright Infringement Notice.
Filing a DMCA Complaint
If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used on our website without permission, please provide a written notification containing the following details:
- Your Contact Information: Full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
- Identification of the Infringing Material: Sufficient information to locate the allegedly infringing material on our website (e.g., URL).
- Proof of Ownership: A statement that you own the copyright or are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
- Good Faith Belief: 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.
- Accuracy and Authority: A statement that the information in the notification is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf, under penalty of perjury.
- Signature: A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent.
Submission of Notification
Please send the written notification to our designated DMCA Agent at:
DMCA Agent
Updest
Email: [email protected]
Response to Infringement Notices
Upon receiving a valid DMCA notification, we will:
- Remove or Disable Access: Promptly remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material.
- Notify the User: Inform the user who uploaded the material about the removal or disabling of access.
- Repeat Infringers: Terminate user accounts with repeated copyright violations in accordance with our policy.
Counter-Notification by User
If you believe that your material was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification. This counter-notification must include:
- Your Contact Information: Full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
- Identification of Removed Material: Description of the material and its location before removal.
- Statement of Good Faith: 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.
- Consent to Jurisdiction: A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in your district or, if outside the U.S., the jurisdiction where Updest is located.
- Signature: A physical or electronic signature.
Please send the counter-notification to our designated DMCA Agent at:
DMCA Agent
Updest
Email: [email protected]
Important Considerations
- Consultation: If you are unsure whether the material you are reporting is infringing, we recommend consulting an attorney before submitting a notification.
- Privacy: We are committed to protecting your privacy. Any personal information you provide in the notification will be used solely for processing the DMCA claim.