DMCA Policy – Captions Unleashed
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is designed to protect the intellectual property rights of content creators by preventing unauthorized distribution and reproduction of their work online. This legislation primarily targets websites that allow users to upload and share content, where the platform owners may not be aware of the copyright status of each piece of content.
The main goal of the DMCA is to combat online piracy and copyright infringement by establishing legal safeguards and enforcement mechanisms for copyright holders. It allows them to send takedown notices to website operators, requiring the removal of infringing content from their platforms.
At Captions Unleashed, we are committed to respecting intellectual property rights and responding appropriately to any infringement notices we receive.
Scope and Application
This DMCA policy applies to the “captionsunleashed.com” website (“Website” or “Service”) and all related products and services (collectively, “Services”). It outlines how Captions Unleashed (“Operator,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) handles reports of alleged copyright infringement and explains the process by which individuals (“you” or “your”) can submit a complaint regarding such violations.
Our Commitment to Intellectual Property Protection
We place great importance on the protection of intellectual property and expect our users and their authorized representatives to do the same. Our organization follows a policy of promptly addressing valid claims of copyright infringement that comply with the requirements set forth in the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), a U.S. law enacted in 1998. The complete text of this legislation can be found on the official U.S. Copyright Office website.
Before Filing a Copyright Infringement Claim
If you’re unsure whether the material in question actually infringes on copyright, we recommend consulting with a legal professional before submitting a notification to us. Please note that the DMCA requires you to provide personal information when filing a copyright infringement notification. If you have concerns about the privacy of your personal data, consider the implications carefully before proceeding.
How to Submit a Notification of Infringement
If you are the copyright owner or an authorized agent acting on behalf of the owner, and you believe that content available through our Services infringes upon your copyrights, you may submit a written notification of alleged copyright infringement (“Notification”) to us using the contact information provided below. This process follows the requirements outlined in the DMCA. All Notifications must meet the criteria specified by the DMCA.
Submitting a DMCA complaint initiates a specific legal procedure. We will review your complaint to determine its accuracy, validity, and completeness. If your complaint meets these requirements, our response may include removing or restricting access to the allegedly infringing material.
In cases where we remove or restrict access to content or terminate an account due to a Notification of alleged infringement, we will make a good faith effort to contact the affected user and provide information about the removal or restricted access.
Despite any statements to the contrary in this Policy, Captions Unleashed reserves the right to take no action upon receiving a DMCA copyright infringement notification if it does not meet all the requirements set forth by the DMCA.
The procedures outlined in this Policy do not limit our ability to pursue any other remedies available to address suspected instances of infringement.
Policy Updates and Amendments
Captions Unleashed reserves the right to modify this Policy or any of its terms related to the Website and Services at our discretion and at any time. When such modifications occur, we will post a notice on the main page of the Website and send an email to inform you of the changes. We may also provide notice through other means, such as using the contact information you have provided to us.
Any updated version of this Policy will become effective immediately upon posting, unless otherwise specified. Your continued use of the Website and Services after the effective date of the revised Policy (or any other specified action) will be considered acceptance of the changes.
Reporting Copyright Infringement
If you wish to report any material or activity that you believe infringes upon your rights, please contact us using the email address provided below:
Email: [email protected]
We aim to respond to email communications within one to two business days.