Copyright Protection

DMCA Policy

Our policy for handling copyright infringement claims under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

Last updated: January 15, 2024
DMCA Compliant

DMCA Compliance Statement

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.

Key Points:

  • • We respond promptly to valid DMCA takedown notices
  • • Counter-notices are processed according to DMCA requirements
  • • Repeat infringers may have their access terminated
  • • False claims may result in legal liability

DMCA Takedown Process

Step-by-step process for filing and handling DMCA takedown notices.

1

Identify Infringement

Locate the specific content that allegedly infringes your copyright

Requirements:

  • Specific URL or location of infringing content
  • Description of the copyrighted work being infringed
  • Evidence of your ownership or authorization
2

Prepare DMCA Notice

Create a formal DMCA takedown notice with all required elements

Requirements:

  • Written notice in physical or electronic form
  • All required DMCA elements included
  • Good faith statement of infringement belief
  • Statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury
3

Submit Notice

Send the completed DMCA notice to our designated agent

Requirements:

  • Submit to designated DMCA agent contact
  • Include all required documentation
  • Provide clear contact information
4

Review & Response

We review the notice and take appropriate action within required timeframes

Requirements:

  • Initial review within 24-48 hours
  • Content removal if notice is valid
  • Notification to content provider
  • Documentation of action taken

Required DMCA Notice Elements

Every valid DMCA notice must include these essential elements.

Physical or Electronic Signature

Signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative

Identification of Copyrighted Work

Clear identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed

Identification of Infringing Material

Location of material claimed to be infringing (URLs, specific pages)

Contact Information

Your address, telephone number, and email address

Good Faith Statement

Statement that you believe the use is not authorized by copyright owner

Accuracy Statement

Statement that information is accurate under penalty of perjury

Counter-Notice Process

If you believe content was removed in error, you may file a counter-notice.

Receive Takedown Notice

Content provider receives notification of DMCA takedown

Immediately after takedown

Prepare Counter-Notice

Content provider prepares counter-notice if they believe removal was improper

Within 10 business days

Submit Counter-Notice

Counter-notice submitted to our DMCA agent with required elements

Must include all required elements

Forward to Complainant

We forward counter-notice to original complainant

Within 2-3 business days

Restoration Decision

Content may be restored if no court action is filed

10-14 business days after counter-notice

DMCA Misuse Warning

Misusing DMCA notices can result in serious legal consequences.

False Claims

Submitting DMCA notices for content you don't own or have rights to

Consequence: Legal liability for perjury and potential damages

Harassment

Using DMCA notices to harass competitors or silence criticism

Consequence: Counter-claims and potential legal action

Incomplete Notices

Submitting notices without all required DMCA elements

Consequence: Notice may be rejected or invalid

Fair Use Ignorance

Not considering whether use qualifies as fair use before filing

Consequence: Invalid takedown and potential counter-notice

DMCA Designated Agent

All DMCA notices and counter-notices must be sent to our designated agent.

Code Crushers DMCA Agent

Mailing 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.

Legal Notice

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.