Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Policy, Notice, and Takedown Procedure
At WorldANet.com, we are committed to respecting intellectual property rights and ensuring that any claims of copyright infringement are addressed promptly and in accordance with the United States Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). The DMCA, which can be reviewed on the U.S. Copyright Office website (http://www.copyright.gov), sets forth the legal framework for handling copyright infringement claims in the online space. As a platform that aggregates content through RSS feeds, we expect all users to comply with applicable copyright laws. If we receive a valid DMCA takedown notice, we will take action by either removing or disabling access to the allegedly infringing material, regardless of whether we are liable for that content under U.S. law or the laws of another jurisdiction.
Because WorldANet.com serves as an RSS reader, pulling content from other websites, we typically do not host original content. Instead, we provide links to third-party sites that publish the material. Nonetheless, we are dedicated to complying with DMCA procedures and ensuring proper handling of infringement claims.
Filing a DMCA Notice of Copyright Infringement
If you are a copyright owner or an authorized representative of a copyright holder and believe that your content has been used in a manner that constitutes copyright infringement on WorldANet.com, you may submit a takedown request. In order for us to process your request swiftly and effectively, your notice must include specific information, as outlined by the DMCA.
Please note that if you knowingly submit false claims of copyright infringement, you may be held liable for damages, including legal costs and attorney’s fees. If you are uncertain about whether your material is protected under copyright law or if you are the rightful owner, we recommend seeking legal counsel before proceeding.
To file a DMCA notice with us, your written communication should include the following details:
Contact Information
Provide your full name, physical address, telephone number, and, if available, an email address where we can reach you. This information will be used to contact you if we need further clarification on your notice.Statement of Authority
Include a statement that confirms your role as the copyright owner or an agent authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyrighted material in question. For example, you could state, “I am the copyright owner or an agent authorized to act on the owner’s behalf of the following copyrighted material.”Description of Copyrighted Work
Clearly identify the copyrighted work that you believe has been infringed. Provide specific details, such as the title of the content, a description of the work (e.g., literary work, image), and the name of the author. If your work is registered with a government agency, you may also provide federal registration information to support your claim.Identification of Infringing Material
Identify the location of the allegedly infringing material on WorldANet.com. Since WorldANet.com operates as an RSS reader and provides links to external sites, it is important that you include the exact URL or link where the content appears on our site. For example, you might say, “The article titled 'Article Title' is located at the following URL: www.worldanet.com/link-to-article.”Good-Faith Belief Statement
You must include a statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law. This statement is required by the DMCA to ensure that the complaint is made in good faith.Accuracy and Penalty of Perjury Statement
You must also include the following statement: “The information in this notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, I am the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.”Signature
The notice must be signed by you, either physically or electronically, to authenticate the claim. If submitting by email, an electronic signature is acceptable.
Counter-Notification Procedure
If you believe that the content on WorldANet.com was mistakenly removed or disabled as a result of a DMCA takedown notice, you have the right to submit a counter-notification. This allows you to dispute the claim of copyright infringement and request that the content be restored. A counter-notification must include the following details:
Identification of Removed Material
Provide a description of the material that was removed or disabled and include the specific location (URL) where the material appeared before it was taken down.Good-Faith Statement
Include a statement made under penalty of perjury that you have a good-faith belief that the content was removed as a result of an error or misidentification.Consent to Jurisdiction
In your counter-notification, you must state that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in your district or, if you are outside the United States, the jurisdiction of the federal court where the service provider is located. You must also agree to accept service of process from the party who filed the original DMCA notice or their agent.Signature
The counter-notification must be signed by you, either physically or electronically.
After receiving a valid counter-notification, WorldANet.com will forward it to the original complaining party. If the original party does not file legal action within 10 business days, the material may be restored on the site.
Handling of Third-Party Content
As an RSS reader, WorldANet.com does not host the original content directly but provides links to third-party websites where the content is published. Therefore, any DMCA takedown notice directed at content that resides on another website may need to be filed with the hosting provider or the owner of the third-party website. Nevertheless, we will process all valid DMCA notices pertaining to links on our site and disable access to the infringing content if necessary.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding our DMCA policy or if you wish to file a notice of copyright infringement, please contact our designated DMCA agent:
DMCA Agent
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