DMCA Policy

Introduction

At Sportsdict.com, we respect the intellectual property rights of others and are committed to complying with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). This DMCA Policy explains our processes for handling claims of copyright infringement on our website, as well as how you can file a notice or counter-notice if you believe your copyrighted content has been used on Sportsdict.com without permission.

Copyright Infringement Notice (DMCA Notice)

  • If you believe your copyrighted material is being used on Sportsdict.com without authorization, you may submit a DMCA Notice. This notice should include the following information to comply with the DMCA:

    1. Your Contact Information: Your full name, mailing address, email address, and phone number.
    2. Description of the Copyrighted Work: A clear description of the copyrighted material you claim has been infringed, including any specific details or file identifiers.
    3. Location of the Infringing Material: The URL(s) or precise location(s) on Sportsdict.com where the allegedly infringing material appears, so we can locate it.
    4. Good Faith Statement: A statement that you believe, in good faith, that the use of the copyrighted material is not authorized by the copyright owner, their agent, or the law.
    5. Accuracy and Authorization Statement: A statement affirming that the information in your notice is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
    6. Signature: A physical or electronic signature (typed name is acceptable) of the copyright owner or their authorized agent.

    Please send your DMCA Notice to:

    Email: legal@sportsdict.com
    Upon receiving a valid DMCA Notice, we will promptly investigate and, if appropriate, remove or disable access to the infringing content.

Counter-Notice to Restoration of Content

If content you posted on Sportsdict.com has been removed due to a DMCA Notice, and you believe it was wrongly taken down, you may submit a Counter-Notice. This notice should include:

  1. Your Contact Information: Your full name, mailing address, email address, and phone number.
  2. Identification of Removed Material: A description of the content that was removed, along with its original location on Sportsdict.com (URL or specific web address).
  3. Statement of Good Faith: A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you have a good faith belief that the material was mistakenly removed or misidentified.
  4. Consent to Jurisdiction: A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in your district or, if you are outside the United States, to the jurisdiction of any judicial district in which Sportsdict.com is located, and that you will accept service of process from the person who filed the original DMCA Notice.
  5. Signature: A physical or electronic signature (typed name is acceptable) of the individual filing the Counter-Notice.

Please send your Counter-Notice to:

Email: legal@sportsdict.com

Upon receiving a valid Counter-Notice, we will forward it to the original complainant. If the complainant does not file a legal action within ten business days, we will restore the content to our site.

Repeat Infringer Policy

In compliance with the DMCA, Sportsdict.com has a Repeat Infringer Policy. Accounts or users who are found to repeatedly infringe on copyrights may be permanently banned or restricted from using our platform. We maintain a record of DMCA Notices and Counter-Notices, and repeated offenses may lead to more severe actions.

Misrepresentation of Claims

Under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly misrepresents that content is infringing or that material was wrongly removed may be liable for damages, including costs and attorney’s fees. Sportsdict.com takes this seriously and may pursue legal action or other remedies against parties who file fraudulent or deceptive DMCA Notices or Counter-Notices.

Third-Party Content and Links

Sportsdict.com may contain links to external websites or third-party content. We are not responsible for content on external sites, and this DMCA Policy does not apply to those sites. Any concerns regarding third-party content should be directed to the respective website owner or administrator.

Updates to This DMCA Policy

We may update this DMCA Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

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