DMCA Copyright Policy

Last Updated: March 19, 2026

1. Overview

This DMCA Policy explains how copyright owners can request removal of content that infringes their rights, and how users can respond to such notices.

FILENH complies with the provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), 17 U.S.C. § 512, and similar international copyright laws.

2. Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe that content hosted on our service infringes your copyright, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice.

2.1 Requirements for a Valid DMCA Notice

To be valid, your DMCA notice must include ALL of the following information:

1. Identification of the copyrighted work:
   • Describe the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
   • If multiple works, provide a representative list
2. Identification of the infringing material:
   • Provide the URL(s) of the allegedly infringing content
   • Include sufficient detail to locate the material
3. Your contact information:
   • Full legal name
   • Mailing address
   • Telephone number
   • Email address
4. Good faith statement:
   • "I have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law."
5. Accuracy statement:
   • "I swear, under penalty of perjury, that the information in this notification is accurate and that I am the copyright owner, or am authorized to act on behalf of the owner, of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed."
6. Physical or electronic signature:
   • Physical signature on mailed notices
   • Electronic signature (typed name) on emailed notices

2.2 How to Submit a DMCA Notice

Please send your complete DMCA notice to the email address above. Incomplete notices may not be processed.

3. Our Response to DMCA Notices

3.1 Processing Timeline

• Review: We review notices within 1-2 business days
• Action: Valid notices result in content removal within 24-48 hours
• Notification: We notify the uploader of the takedown

3.2 Actions We May Take

• Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content
• Notify the user who uploaded the content
• Provide the user with a copy of the DMCA notice
• Terminate repeat infringers' accounts

3.3 Repeat Infringer Policy

We maintain a policy of terminating accounts of users who are repeat infringers. Users who receive multiple valid DMCA notices may have their accounts permanently suspended.

4. Counter-Notification (Dispute a Takedown)

If you believe your content was removed by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a DMCA counter-notification.

4.1 Requirements for a Valid Counter-Notice

Your counter-notification must include ALL of the following:

1. Your contact information:
   • Full legal name
   • Mailing address
   • Telephone number
   • Email address
2. Identification of removed content:
   • URL where the content appeared before removal
   • Description of the content
3. Good faith statement:
   • "I swear, under penalty of perjury, that I have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification."
4. Consent to jurisdiction:
   • "I consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which my address is located, or if my address is outside of the United States, for any judicial district in which FILENH may be found."
5. Acceptance of service:
   • "I will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notice or an agent of such person."
6. Physical or electronic signature

4.2 Counter-Notice Process

1. Submit your counter-notice to our DMCA agent (same contact as above)
2. We forward your counter-notice to the original complainant
3. The complainant has 10-14 business days to file a court action
4. If no action is filed, we may restore the content after 10-14 business days

5. Misuse of DMCA Process

5.1 False Claims

Submitting false DMCA notices or counter-notices is illegal and may result in:

• Legal liability for damages
• Payment of attorney's fees
• Criminal penalties for perjury
• Account termination

5.2 Abuse Prevention

We reserve the right to:

• Reject notices that do not comply with DMCA requirements
• Ignore notices from parties with a history of false claims
• Report abusive notices to appropriate authorities

6. Limitations and Disclaimers

6.1 No Obligation to Monitor

We are not obligated to monitor content uploaded by users. We act on valid DMCA notices but do not proactively screen content for copyright infringement.

6.2 No Legal Advice

This policy provides general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult an attorney for legal guidance on copyright matters.

6.3 Safe Harbor

We qualify for DMCA safe harbor protection as a service provider under 17 U.S.C. § 512(c). We comply with valid DMCA notices and maintain a repeat infringer policy.

7. Other Intellectual Property Issues

7.1 Trademark Complaints

For trademark infringement claims, please contact us at legal{{ parse_url(config('app.url'), PHP_URL_HOST) }} with:

• Trademark registration details
• Description of alleged infringement
• URL of infringing content
• Your contact information

7.2 Other IP Rights

For other intellectual property concerns (patents, trade secrets, etc.), contact our legal team at the email above.

8. International Copyright

We respect copyright laws worldwide. If you are outside the United States, you may still submit a DMCA notice or equivalent under your local copyright law.

We comply with:

• DMCA (United States)
• Copyright Directive (European Union)
• Copyright Act (United Kingdom)
• Other applicable international copyright treaties

9. User Responsibilities

9.1 Before Uploading

Users must ensure they have the right to upload content:

• Own the copyright
• Have permission from the copyright owner
• Content is in the public domain
• Use qualifies as fair use (consult an attorney)

9.2 Fair Use

Fair use is a complex legal doctrine. Do not assume your use qualifies as fair use without legal consultation. We cannot provide fair use determinations.

10. Modifications to This Policy

We may update this DMCA Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact Information

12. Additional Resources

• DMCA Full Text (U.S. Copyright Office)
• U.S. Copyright Office
• DMCA Section 512 Information

13. Acknowledgment

By using FILENH, you acknowledge that:

• You have read and understood this DMCA Policy
• You will not upload content that infringes copyright
• You understand the consequences of copyright infringement
• You will comply with all applicable copyright laws