DMCA Policy
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Notice and Takedown Policy for Tidebo.
DMCA Overview
We respect intellectual property rights and respond to valid DMCA takedown notices.
Respect Copyright
We take copyright infringement seriously and act promptly on valid DMCA notices.
Valid Process
Follow our DMCA process to report copyright infringement or respond to claims.
Fair Use
We balance copyright protection with legitimate fair use and user rights.
1. DMCA Policy Statement
Tidebo respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and other applicable laws, we have adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances and at our sole discretion, users who are deemed to be repeat infringers.
We also may, at our sole discretion, limit access to our website and/or terminate the accounts of any users who infringe any intellectual property rights of others, whether or not there is any repeat infringement.
2. Reporting Copyright Infringement
Important Notice
If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide our designated copyright agent with the following information:
Required Information for DMCA Notice
1. Identification of Copyrighted Work
A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed, including the URL or other specific location on our website where the material you claim is infringing is located.
2. Contact Information
Your full name, address, telephone number, and email address where we can contact you.
3. Good Faith Statement
A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
4. Accuracy Statement
A statement that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf.
5. Signature
Your physical or electronic signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright interest.
How to Submit a DMCA Notice
Please send your DMCA notice to our designated copyright agent using one of the methods below:
Preferred method for faster processing
dmca@tidebo.com
For formal legal notices
Tidebo Legal Department
123 Gaming Street
Tech City, TC 12345
3. Our Response Process
Valid Notice
- We will acknowledge receipt within 24 hours
- Review and investigate the claim
- Remove or disable access to infringing content
- Notify the user who posted the content
- Provide counter-notification process
Invalid Notice
- We may request additional information
- Clarify requirements and next steps
- Provide guidance on proper procedures
- No action taken until notice is complete
Timeline
24 Hours
Acknowledge receipt
3-5 Days
Review and investigate
7 Days
Take action if valid
4. Counter-Notification Process
If You Believe Content Was Removed in Error
If you believe that your content was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification with us.
Required Information
- Identification of the material that was removed or disabled
- Your full name, address, and telephone number
- Statement of good faith belief that material was removed by mistake
- Consent to jurisdiction of federal court in your district
- Your physical or electronic signature
Important Warning
Filing a false counter-notification may result in liability for damages, including costs and attorneys' fees.
We will forward your counter-notification to the original complainant, who may file a lawsuit against you.
Counter-Notification Timeline
- We will acknowledge receipt within 24 hours
- Forward counter-notification to original complainant within 10 business days
- Restore content within 10-14 business days unless complainant files lawsuit
- If lawsuit is filed, content remains disabled pending resolution
5. Repeat Infringer Policy
Policy Statement
In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable laws, we have adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances and at our sole discretion, users who are deemed to be repeat infringers.
We also may, at our sole discretion, limit access to our website and/or terminate the accounts of any users who infringe any intellectual property rights of others, whether or not there is any repeat infringement.
6. Fair Use and User Rights
Fair Use Considerations
We respect fair use rights and legitimate uses of copyrighted material. We will consider fair use factors when evaluating DMCA notices, including:
- The purpose and character of the use
- The nature of the copyrighted work
- The amount and substantiality of the portion used
- The effect of the use on the potential market
User Rights Protection
We are committed to protecting legitimate user rights and will not remove content based on frivolous or bad faith DMCA notices. Users who believe their content was wrongfully removed may use our counter-notification process.
Contact Our DMCA Agent
For DMCA-related inquiries, please contact our designated copyright agent:
Email (Preferred)
Phone
Mailing Address
Tidebo Legal Department
123 Gaming Street
Tech City, TC 12345
United States