DMCA Copyright Policy

1. Overview

DOTVIDEO LLC, operating as Promote It, 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 It 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 It infringes your copyright, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice by providing our Copyright Contact 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 Copyright Contact for notices:

4. DMCA Notice Template

You may use the following template for your DMCA notice:

5. Our Response to DMCA Notices

After receiving a notice that substantially complies with the DMCA, we will act expeditiously as appropriate, which may include:

• Reviewing the notice and requesting missing information
• Removing or disabling access to the allegedly infringing material
• Notifying the user who posted the material that it has been removed or disabled
• Providing the user with a copy of the DMCA notice
• Informing the user of their right to file a counter-notification

Removal or restriction is not an admission that infringement occurred. We may preserve the relevant records and share the notice, including the complainant's contact information, with the affected user or as required by law.

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 Contact.

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, if your address is outside the United States, any judicial district in which the service provider may be found, and that you will accept service of process from the person who filed the original 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:

• Promptly provide the original complainant with a copy and inform them that the material will be restored in ten (10) business days
• Restore the material not earlier than ten (10) and not later than fourteen (14) business days after receiving the counter-notification, unless the original complainant first notifies us that they filed a court action seeking to restrain the alleged infringement

8. Repeat Infringer Policy

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

Consistent with the Terms and applicable law, we may also restrict or terminate accounts for intellectual property infringement even when the user has not yet been identified as a repeat infringer. We consider the nature, severity, context, and available evidence when selecting an appropriate response.

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 It, please contact us at:

Please include:

• Your trademark registration details, if any, and the basis of your claimed rights
• 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 It 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: [email protected]
• For legal-policy questions: [email protected]
• For platform support: [email protected]

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 prospectively by posting the revision and changing the date above. We provide additional notice or request acceptance when required by applicable law. A revision does not alter the statutory requirements governing a notice or counter-notification already received.

14. Contact Information