DMCA Copyright Policy

1 Introduction

Folloverse respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), 17 U.S.C. § 512, Folloverse will respond expeditiously to valid notices of alleged copyright infringement.

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement and is accessible on the Folloverse platform, you may notify our designated DMCA agent using the contact information provided below.

2 Designated DMCA Agent

Folloverse has designated the following agent to receive DMCA takedown notices and counter-notices:

3 Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice

To file a DMCA takedown notice with Folloverse, you must provide a written notification that includes all of the information required by Section 512(c)(3) of the DMCA. Your notice must be sent to our designated agent at:

Folloverse will process and respond to valid DMCA notices expeditiously, typically within 24-48 hours of receipt.

4 Required Information for a Valid Notice

To be effective under the DMCA, your takedown notice must include the following information:

1. 1. Identification of the copyrighted work:
   Identify the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed. If multiple copyrighted works are covered by a single notification, provide a representative list.
2. 2. Identification of the infringing material:
   Identify the material that is claimed to be infringing and provide sufficient information to locate the material on Folloverse (e.g., URL link to the specific post, profile, or product).
3. 3. Contact information:
   Provide your name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address so that Folloverse can contact you.
4. 4. Good faith statement:
   Include a statement 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.
5. 5. Accuracy statement:
   Include a statement 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.
6. 6. Physical or electronic signature:
   Provide a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.

5 Counter-Notice Procedure

If you believe that your content was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notice with our designated DMCA agent.

Required Information for Counter-Notice

Your counter-notice must include:

1. 1. Your physical or electronic signature.
2. 2. Identification of the material that was removed or disabled and the location where it appeared before removal.
3. 3. 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.
4. 4. Your name, address, and telephone number.
5. 5. A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located (or the District of Delaware if your address is outside the United States), and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notice or their agent.

Counter-Notice Process

• Send your counter-notice to: [email protected]
• Folloverse will forward your counter-notice to the original complainant.
• If the complainant does not file a court action within 10-14 business days, Folloverse may restore the removed content.

6 Repeat Infringer Policy

Folloverse has adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, the accounts of users who are repeat infringers of copyright.

Users who receive multiple valid DMCA takedown notices may have their accounts suspended or permanently terminated at Folloverse's sole discretion.

7 Misrepresentation Warning

Please ensure that you have a valid legal basis before filing a DMCA notice or counter-notice. Folloverse takes false claims seriously and may take action against users who abuse the DMCA process.