PhiliaScans respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (“DMCA”), we will respond promptly to claims of copyright infringement that are reported to us.
Reporting Copyright Infringement
If you are a copyright owner, or authorized to act on behalf of one, and you believe that copyrighted work has been infringed on our website, please submit a DMCA takedown notice containing the following information:
- A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
- Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing, including the URL or other specific location on our website where the material is located
- Your contact information, including your name, address, telephone number, and email address
- A statement that you 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
- A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
How to Submit a DMCA Notice
DMCA takedown notices should be sent to our designated agent via email. Please include “DMCA Takedown Notice” in the subject line to ensure prompt handling of your request.
Contact: [email protected]
Processing Time
Upon receiving a valid DMCA takedown notice, we will:
- Review the claim within a reasonable timeframe
- Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material
- Notify the user who posted the content (if applicable)
- Document the takedown for our records
Counter-Notification
If you believe that your content was removed by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification. The counter-notification must include:
- Your physical or electronic signature
- Identification of the material that was removed and the location where it appeared before removal
- A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification
- Your name, address, and telephone number
- A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in your district and that you will accept service of process from the complainant
Repeat Infringers
In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable laws, we have adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, users who are deemed to be repeat infringers. We may also, at our sole discretion, limit access to the Site and/or terminate the accounts of any users who infringe any intellectual property rights of others.
Good Faith
Please note that misrepresentations made in a DMCA notice or counter-notification may result in liability for damages under Section 512(f) of the DMCA. We encourage you to consult with a legal professional if you are unsure whether certain material infringes your copyright.
Contact Information
For all DMCA-related inquiries, please contact us at:
PhiliaScans DMCA Agent
Email: [email protected]
Website: philiascans.org
