At EthanMedia, we prioritize intellectual property rights and the DMCA. This policy outlines our procedures for handling copyright infringement claims, reflecting our commitment to a responsible and lawful environment.
We understand that our users may upload and distribute various types of content on our platform. While we strive to provide a secure and reliable service, it is important to note that EthanMedia cannot directly control the actions of individual users. However, we acknowledge our responsibility as a service provider to promptly respond to valid copyright infringement claims.
EthanMedia aims to fully complies with the provisions of the DMCA. We respect the rights of copyright holders and will take appropriate actions to remove or disable access to infringing content, as required by the law.
If you believe that your copyrighted work has been infringed upon, and distributed through EthanMedia’s platforms, we kindly request that you follow the steps outlined below to initiate the DMCA takedown process:
Provide a written communication: Send a written notice to our designated copyright agent (contact information provided below) that includes the following details:
a. Identification of the copyrighted work that has been infringed upon.
b. Sufficient information to identify the material that is claimed to be infringing, including its location on our cloud platform (eg. IPs, DNS Records).
c. Your contact information, including name, address, telephone number, and email address.
d. A statement declaring 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.
e. A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information provided in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
Take the required physical or electronic signature: Sign your notice electronically or physically.
Submit the notice: Send the written notice to the following designated copyright agent:
EthanMedia Network Abuse
EthanMedia AU
abuse@ethanmedia.co
Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, EthanMedia will take the following steps:
1. Review the notice: We will thoroughly review the provided notice to ensure it complies with the requirements of the DMCA.
2. Investigate and evaluate the claim: We will conduct a diligent investigation to determine the validity of the claim and whether the reported content does, in fact, infringe upon copyrights.
3. Take reasonable action: If the claim is found to be valid, we will take commercially reasonable steps to remove or disable access to the infringing content promptly. However, if the claim is deemed invalid or incomplete, we may request additional information from the copyright holder to better assess the situation.
We are committed to maintaining open and transparent communication throughout the DMCA process. If we remove or disable access to material in response to a copyright infringement claim, we will promptly notify the affected user. Additionally, we will provide the user with an opportunity to submit a counter-notice if they believe their content was wrongly removed or disabled.
EthanMedia respects user privacy and handles all personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy. During the DMCA process, personal user information will not be shared with the copyright holder or their representatives.