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At Tehran Digest, we respect the intellectual property rights of others and are committed to complying with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe that your copyrighted work has been infringed upon on our website, we encourage you to notify us so that we can address your concerns promptly.
This page outlines the procedure for submitting a DMCA notice to report copyright infringement, as well as the process we follow to handle such notices.
1. Copyright Infringement Notification
If you are the owner of a copyrighted work or are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner, and you believe that content on Tehran Digest infringes upon your copyright, please send a written notice containing the following information:
- Identification of the copyrighted work: Provide a description of the copyrighted work that you believe has been infringed.
- Location of the infringing content: Specify the URL(s) of the material you believe is infringing. Be as detailed as possible to allow us to locate the content.
- Contact information: Provide your name, address, phone number, and email address where you can be contacted.
- Statement of good faith: Include 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.
- Statement of accuracy: Include a statement that the information in the notice is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
- Signature: If submitting a physical notice, please include your physical or electronic signature.
2. Sending a DMCA Notice
Please send your DMCA notice to the following contact details:
Email: [Insert your contact email address]
Address: [Insert your office address, if applicable]
Upon receiving your DMCA notice, we will review the information provided and take appropriate action as necessary, including removing or disabling access to the infringing material.
3. Counter-Notice
If you believe that your content was removed or disabled in error, and that you have the right to use the material in question, you may submit a counter-notice. Your counter-notice must include the following:
- Identification of the material: Provide a description of the content that was removed or disabled, and the URL(s) where the material appeared before it was removed.
- Your contact information: Provide your name, address, phone number, and email address.
- Statement of good faith: Include a statement that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed due to mistake or misidentification.
- Statement of accuracy: Include a statement that the information in the counter-notice is accurate, and that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the district in which you reside (or where your address is located).
- Signature: Provide your physical or electronic signature.
Please send your counter-notice to the following contact details:
Email: [Insert your contact email address]
Address: [Insert your office address, if applicable]
If we receive a valid counter-notice, we may reinstate the material that was removed, unless the copyright owner submits a court order restraining us from doing so.
4. Repeat Infringers
In accordance with the DMCA, Tehran Digest has a policy of terminating the accounts of repeat infringers, where applicable. We may also suspend or remove any content posted by users who repeatedly infringe the copyrights of others.
5. Disclaimer
The information provided in this DMCA Notice is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. We encourage you to consult with a legal professional if you have any specific concerns or require assistance in filing a DMCA notice or counter-notice.
6. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this DMCA notice or other legal matters related to our content, please contact us at:
Email: [Insert your contact email address]
Address: [Insert your office address, if applicable]