DMCA Copyright Policy

1. Overview

DOTVIDEO LLC, operating as promote.sh, respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users to do the same. This policy outlines our procedures for handling copyright infringement claims under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA"), 17 U.S.C. § 512.

If you believe that content on promote.sh infringes your copyright, please follow the procedures outlined below to submit a DMCA takedown notice.

2. Copyright Infringement Notification

If you are a copyright owner (or authorized to act on behalf of one) and believe that content on promote.sh infringes your copyright, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice by providing our designated Copyright Agent with the following information in writing:

2.1 Required Information

• Identification of the copyrighted work: A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed. If multiple copyrighted works are covered by a single notification, you may provide a representative list.
• Identification of the infringing material: A description of where the material that you claim is infringing is located on the Service, with sufficient detail for us to locate it (e.g., URL, campaign ID, submission ID, username).
• Contact information: Your address, telephone number, and email address.
• Good faith statement: A statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
• Accuracy statement: A statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf.
• Physical or electronic signature: Your physical or electronic signature (typing your full legal name is acceptable).

3. How to Submit a DMCA Notice

Send your DMCA takedown notice to our designated Copyright Agent:

4. DMCA Notice Template

You may use the following template for your DMCA notice:

5. Our Response to DMCA Notices

Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, we will:

• Promptly investigate the claim
• Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material
• Notify the user who posted the material that it has been removed or disabled
• Provide the user with a copy of the DMCA notice
• Inform the user of their right to file a counter-notification

We typically respond to valid DMCA notices within 48-72 hours.

6. Counter-Notification

If you believe that material you posted was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may file a DMCA counter-notification with our Copyright Agent.

6.1 Required Information for Counter-Notification

A counter-notification must include:

• Identification of the material: A description of the material that was removed or disabled and its location before removal.
• Good faith statement: 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.
• Contact information: Your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
• Consent to jurisdiction: 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 Wyoming if your address is outside the United States), and that you will accept service of process from the person who filed the original DMCA notice or their agent.
• Physical or electronic signature: Your physical or electronic signature.

6.2 Counter-Notification Template

7. Response to Counter-Notifications

Upon receiving a valid counter-notification, we will:

• Forward a copy of the counter-notification to the original complainant
• Inform the complainant that we will restore the removed material in 10-14 business days
• Restore the material within 10-14 business days unless the copyright owner files a court action seeking an injunction

8. Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable laws, we have adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances and at our sole discretion, accounts of users who are deemed to be repeat infringers.

We may also, at our sole discretion, limit access to the Service and/or terminate the accounts of users who infringe any intellectual property rights of others, whether or not there is any repeat infringement.

9. Trademark Infringement

While this policy primarily addresses copyright infringement under the DMCA, we also take trademark infringement seriously. If you believe your trademark is being infringed on promote.sh, please contact us at:

Please include:

• Your trademark registration information
• Location of the infringing use
• Explanation of how the use infringes your trademark
• Your contact information

10. False Claims

Before submitting a DMCA notice or counter-notification, please ensure that:

• You have the legal right to file the claim
• All information provided is accurate and truthful
• You understand the legal implications of your statement
• You are not abusing the DMCA process

11. General Copyright Information

11.1 User Responsibilities

All users of promote.sh are responsible for ensuring they have the necessary rights to any content they upload. This includes:

• Original content you create
• Licensed content you have permission to use
• Music, images, videos, and other media
• Fonts, graphics, and design elements
• Brand assets and logos

11.2 Fair Use

"Fair use" is a legal doctrine that permits limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes such as criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, or research. However, fair use is determined on a case-by-case basis and involves a complex legal analysis.

Do not assume your use qualifies as fair use. If you're unsure whether your use of copyrighted material is permitted, consult with a legal professional.

11.3 Public Domain and Creative Commons

Content in the public domain or licensed under Creative Commons licenses may be used according to their specific terms. Always verify:

• The content is actually in the public domain or properly licensed
• You comply with any attribution requirements
• You understand the specific permissions granted

12. Questions and Additional Information

If you have questions about copyright law, DMCA procedures, or this policy:

• For DMCA notices: dmca@promote.sh
• For general legal questions: legal@promote.sh
• For platform support: contact@promote.sh

Additional DMCA resources:

• DMCA Full Text (U.S. Copyright Office)
• U.S. Copyright Office

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this DMCA Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Information