DMCA Disclaimer
Last Updated: February 2024
Digital Millennium Copyright Act Notice
CryptoMatters respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) of 1998, we will respond expeditiously to claims of copyright infringement that are reported to our designated copyright agent.
Copyright Infringement Notice
If you are a copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of one, and you believe that any content hosted on CryptoMatters infringes your copyrights, you may submit a notification pursuant to the DMCA by providing our designated copyright agent with the following information in writing:
- 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.
- Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and where it is located on our service.
- Your contact information, including:
- Address
- Telephone number
- Email address
- A statement of good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or law.
- A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
DMCA Takedown Process
1. Submission
Send your DMCA takedown notice to: contact@cryptomatters.net Subject line: “DMCA Takedown Notice”
2. Processing
- We will review your claim within 24-48 business hours
- If valid, the content will be temporarily removed
- The affected party will be notified
3. Counter-Notice
The affected party may submit a counter-notice if they believe the content was wrongly removed.
Counter-Notice Requirements
A counter-notice must include:
- Physical or electronic signature
- Identification of removed content and its location
- Statement under penalty of perjury of good faith belief
- Contact information
- Consent to local federal court jurisdiction
Content Removal Policy
We will:
- Remove infringing content promptly
- Terminate accounts of repeat infringers
- Document all DMCA notices received
- Maintain records of actions taken
Repeat Infringer Policy
CryptoMatters maintains a strict policy for dealing with repeat copyright infringers:
- First Violation: Warning
- Second Violation: Temporary suspension
- Third Violation: Account termination
False Claims
Warning: Making false claims of copyright infringement may result in:
- Legal liability
- Damages payment
- Attorney fees
- Account termination
Our Response Commitment
We commit to:
- Prompt review of all claims
- Thorough investigation
- Fair resolution process
- Transparent communication
Disclaimer of Liability
CryptoMatters:
- Acts as an intermediary platform
- Does not claim ownership of hosted content
- Responds to properly submitted DMCA notices
- Assumes no liability for user-submitted content
Contact Information
For DMCA-related matters:
- Email: contact@cryptomatters.net
- Response Time: 24-48 business hours
- Include “DMCA” in subject line
Modifications to Policy
We reserve the right to update this DMCA policy at any time. Users will be notified of significant changes through:
- Website announcements
- Email notifications (if applicable)
- Service notifications
Legal Jurisdiction
This DMCA policy is governed by United States law and relevant international copyright treaties.
Additional Resources
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