DMCA Copyright Policy

1. Our Commitment to Copyright Protection

Terradine takes copyright infringement seriously. We will:

• Respond promptly to valid DMCA notices
• Remove or disable access to infringing material when properly notified
• Terminate accounts of repeat infringers
• Preserve evidence for potential legal proceedings

2. How to File a DMCA Notice

2.1 Requirements for Valid Notice

To file a DMCA takedown notice, you must provide the following information:

1. Identification of Copyrighted Work: A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed. If multiple works are infringed, provide a representative list.
2. Identification of Infringing Material: The specific URL(s) or location(s) where the allegedly infringing material is located on our platform. Be as specific as possible.
3. Your Contact Information:
   • Full legal name
   • Mailing address
   • Phone number
   • Email address
4. Statement of Good Faith: 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.
5. Statement of Accuracy: A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner's behalf.
6. Physical or Electronic Signature: Your physical or electronic signature.

2.2 DMCA Notice Template

2.3 Where to Send Your Notice

4.4 What Happens After Counter-Notice

1. We forward your counter-notice to the original complainant
2. The complainant has 10-14 business days to file a court action
3. If no court action is filed, we may restore the content after 14 days
4. If court action is filed, the matter proceeds through the legal system

5. Repeat Infringer Policy

5.1 Three-Strike Policy

We maintain a policy for terminating accounts of repeat infringers:

• First Offense: Warning and content removal
• Second Offense: Temporary suspension (7-30 days)
• Third Offense: Permanent account termination

5.2 Appeals

If your account is terminated for repeat infringement, you may appeal by providing evidence that:

• The notices were invalid or fraudulent
• You had proper authorization to use the material
• The material falls under fair use

6. False Claims

7. Fair Use Considerations

Before filing a DMCA notice, consider whether the use might be fair use under copyright law. Fair use factors include:

• Purpose and character of use (commercial vs. educational)
• Nature of the copyrighted work
• Amount and substantiality used
• Effect on market value of original work

We are not obligated to remove content that may constitute fair use.

8. International Copyright

We respect copyright laws worldwide. If you are filing a notice based on non-U.S. copyright law, please:

• Specify the applicable copyright law and jurisdiction
• Provide English translations of any foreign-language materials
• Include proof of copyright registration if required in your jurisdiction

9. Trademark and Other IP Claims

This policy covers copyright infringement under the DMCA. For other intellectual property concerns:

• Trademark: Contact info@terradine.com
• Patent: Contact info@terradine.com
• Trade Secret: Contact info@terradine.com
• Right of Publicity: Contact info@terradine.com

10. Modifications to This Policy

We may update this DMCA Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our Services after changes constitutes acceptance.