DMCA Copyright Policy

Overview

Pigmenta respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA") and will respond to valid copyright infringement claims in accordance with the law.

This DMCA Policy outlines our procedures for handling copyright infringement notifications and counter-notifications.

Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe that content on Pigmenta infringes your copyright, please provide our Designated Copyright Agent with a written notice containing the following information:

Required Information

1. Identification of the copyrighted work: A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed, or if multiple copyrighted works are covered by this notice, a representative list of such works.
2. Identification of the infringing material: A description of where the infringing material is located on our platform, with enough detail for us to find and verify its existence (including URLs if applicable).
3. Contact information: Your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
4. Good faith statement: A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the copyrighted material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
5. Accuracy statement: A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
6. Electronic signature: Your physical or electronic signature (typing your full name will suffice).

Submitting a DMCA Notice

Please send your complete DMCA notice to our Designated Copyright Agent:

Important: You may be liable for damages, including costs and attorneys' fees, if you materially misrepresent that content is infringing your copyright.

Our Response to DMCA Notices

Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, we will:

1. Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content
2. Notify the user who posted the content about the removal
3. Provide the user with a copy of the DMCA notice
4. Inform the user about the counter-notification process

We may also suspend or terminate accounts of users who are repeat infringers.

Counter-Notification Process

If you believe that content you posted was removed in error or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification. Your counter-notification must include:

Required Information for Counter-Notification

1. Identification of the content: Description of the content that was removed and where it appeared before removal.
2. Good faith statement: A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the content was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification.
3. Contact information: Your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
4. 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 Northern District of Illinois if outside the United States).
5. Service of process: A statement that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notice.
6. Electronic signature: Your physical or electronic signature.

Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with the DMCA, we maintain a policy of terminating user accounts that are determined to be repeat infringers. We may also suspend accounts of users who are the subject of repeated DMCA or other infringement notifications.

Factors we consider when determining whether to suspend or terminate an account include the number of notifications received, the reliability of those notifications, and other relevant factors.

Safe Harbor Provision

Pigmenta qualifies for the "safe harbor" provisions of the DMCA, which provide protection for online service providers that comply with DMCA requirements. This means we are not liable for copyright infringement by our users, provided we follow the proper DMCA procedures.

Content Creation Guidelines

To help prevent copyright issues, we encourage all users to:

• Only upload content you own or have permission to use
• Respect the intellectual property rights of artists and creators
• Use royalty-free or licensed content when appropriate
• Give proper attribution when required
• When in doubt, create original content or seek permission

Educational Resources

For more information about copyright law and the DMCA, we recommend consulting:

• The U.S. Copyright Office website (copyright.gov)
• Legal counsel experienced in copyright law
• Educational resources about fair use and copyright

Modifications to This Policy

We may update this DMCA Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Information

For questions about this DMCA Policy or to report copyright infringement, please contact: