Effective Date: 20 Jun 23
Introduction:
Welcome to Gaston D’Souza Inc (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. This Copyright Policy (“Policy”) outlines our commitment to responding to copyright infringement claims and protecting the rights of copyright owners.
If you believe that your copyrighted work has been infringed upon while using our website or community forums, please follow the instructions provided in this Policy to submit a copyright infringement notice.
Copyright Infringement Reporting:
Notification:
To report copyright infringement, please send us a written notification that includes the following information:
A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.
Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
Sufficient information to locate the allegedly infringing material on our website.
Your contact information, including name, address, telephone number, and email address.
A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the copyrighted material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
A statement that the information provided in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
Contact Information:
Please send the copyright infringement notice to our designated copyright agent at the following address:
[Insert Copyright Agent Contact Information]
Actions Taken:
Upon receiving a valid copyright infringement notice, we will take the following actions:
Content Removal:
We will promptly remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material identified in the notice.
Notice to the Alleged Infringer:
We may provide the alleged infringer with a copy of the copyright infringement notice and allow them to respond.
Counter-Notification:
If the alleged infringer believes that their content was mistakenly removed due to a copyright claim, they may submit a counter-notification. The counter-notification must include:
Their physical or electronic signature.
Identification of the material that was removed or disabled.
A statement under penalty of perjury that they have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.
Their name, address, telephone number, and email address.
Consent to the jurisdiction of the courts located in [insert jurisdiction], and a statement that they will accept service of process from the person who provided the copyright infringement notice.
Further Actions:
If a counter-notification is received, we may reinstate the removed material unless the copyright owner files a lawsuit seeking a court order to restrain the alleged infringer.
Rights and Responsibilities:
Copyright Owners:
As a copyright owner, it is your responsibility to ensure that your rights are protected. You may need to seek legal advice or consult with a copyright professional to determine the appropriate course of action for addressing copyright infringement.
Users:
As a user of our Services, you must respect the intellectual property rights of others. Do not post or distribute copyrighted material without the necessary permissions or a valid legal basis.
Changes to the Copyright Policy:
We may modify or update this Copyright Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the revised Policy on our website. Your continued use of our Services after the posting of the revised Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Copyright Policy, please contact us at [insert contact information].
By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by this Copyright Policy.
Last Updated: 20 Jun 23
