Our policy for handling copyright infringement claims under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
Code Crushers respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), we will respond to valid copyright infringement notices and take appropriate action.
This policy outlines our procedures for receiving, processing, and responding to allegations of copyright infringement on our website, services, and any content we host or provide.
Step-by-step process for filing and handling DMCA takedown notices.
Locate the specific content that allegedly infringes your copyright
Create a formal DMCA takedown notice with all required elements
Send the completed DMCA notice to our designated agent
We review the notice and take appropriate action within required timeframes
Every valid DMCA notice must include these essential elements.
Signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative
Clear identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
Location of material claimed to be infringing (URLs, specific pages)
Your address, telephone number, and email address
Statement that you believe the use is not authorized by copyright owner
Statement that information is accurate under penalty of perjury
If you believe content was removed in error, you may file a counter-notice.
Content provider receives notification of DMCA takedown
Content provider prepares counter-notice if they believe removal was improper
Counter-notice submitted to our DMCA agent with required elements
We forward counter-notice to original complainant
Content may be restored if no court action is filed
Misusing DMCA notices can result in serious legal consequences.
Submitting DMCA notices for content you don't own or have rights to
Consequence: Legal liability for perjury and potential damages
Using DMCA notices to harass competitors or silence criticism
Consequence: Counter-claims and potential legal action
Submitting notices without all required DMCA elements
Consequence: Notice may be rejected or invalid
Not considering whether use qualifies as fair use before filing
Consequence: Invalid takedown and potential counter-notice
All DMCA notices and counter-notices must be sent to our designated agent.
Phone
+91 9579535069Mailing Address
Code Crushers
DMCA Agent
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Important: Only send DMCA-related communications to this contact. For general inquiries, please use our main contact information.
Under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material is infringing may be subject to liability for damages, including costs and attorneys' fees.
Before submitting a DMCA notice, please consider whether the use of copyrighted material qualifies as fair use under copyright law. Fair use includes criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.
If you are unsure whether material infringes your copyright or constitutes fair use, you may want to consult with an attorney.