DMCA Copyright Policy

1. Copyright Policy

IsoPeel respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and similar copyright laws in other jurisdictions.

User Responsibility: You are solely responsible for ensuring you have the legal right to upload, process, and use any images on IsoPeel. Do not upload images that:

• You do not own or have permission to use
• Contain copyrighted material (logos, brands, artwork) without authorization
• Violate trademark rights or publicity rights
• Infringe on any third-party intellectual property

See our Terms of Service for full details on prohibited content.

2. DMCA Takedown Procedure

If you believe that material hosted on IsoPeel infringes your copyright, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice. We will investigate and remove infringing content if the notice is valid.

2.1. Requirements for a Valid DMCA Notice

Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3), your DMCA notice must include:

1. Identification of the copyrighted work: Describe the work you claim has been infringed, or provide a representative list if multiple works are involved.
2. Identification of the infringing material: Provide the URL or specific location on IsoPeel where the allegedly infringing material is located. If the material is an uploaded image, provide the image ID or direct link.
3. Your contact information: Name, address, phone number, and email address.
4. Good faith statement: A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
5. Accuracy statement: A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
6. Physical or electronic signature: Your physical or electronic signature.

2.2. Where to Send Your DMCA Notice

Send your DMCA takedown notice to our designated DMCA Agent:

Note: DMCA notices must be sent to this email address. We do not process copyright complaints sent to other addresses or through other channels (social media, contact forms, etc.).

2.3. What Happens After You Submit a Notice

1. Acknowledgment: We will acknowledge receipt of your notice within 2 business days.
2. Review: We will review your notice to ensure it meets DMCA requirements. If it's incomplete, we'll ask for additional information.
3. Takedown: If the notice is valid, we will remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material within 7 business days.
4. User notification: We will notify the user who uploaded the material that it was removed due to a copyright claim (if the user has an account).

3. DMCA Counter-Notice Procedure

If your content was removed due to a DMCA takedown notice and you believe the removal was made in error or that you have the legal right to use the material, you may file a counter-notice.

3.1. Requirements for a Valid Counter-Notice

Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(3), your counter-notice must include:

1. Your contact information: Name, address, phone number, and email address.
2. Identification of the removed material: Describe the material that was removed and where it appeared before removal (image ID, URL, etc.).
3. Good faith statement: 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.
4. Consent to jurisdiction: A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in your district (or Australia if you're outside the US) and that you will accept service of process from the person who filed the original DMCA notice.
5. Physical or electronic signature: Your physical or electronic signature.

3.2. Where to Send Your Counter-Notice

Send your counter-notice to:

3.3. What Happens After You Submit a Counter-Notice

1. Review: We will review your counter-notice to ensure it meets DMCA requirements.
2. Forward to claimant: If valid, we will forward your counter-notice to the person who filed the original takedown notice.
3. Waiting period: The claimant has 10-14 business days to file a lawsuit seeking a court order to keep the content down. If they do not, we will restore your content.
4. Restoration: If no lawsuit is filed, we will restore your material within 14 business days of receiving your counter-notice.

4. Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with the DMCA and other copyright laws, IsoPeel has adopted a policy of terminating accounts of users who are repeat copyright infringers.

4.1. What Constitutes a Repeat Infringer?

• A user who has received 2 or more valid DMCA takedown notices within a 6-month period
• A user who repeatedly uploads copyrighted material after being warned
• A user who files false DMCA notices or counter-notices in bad faith

4.2. Consequences for Repeat Infringers

• Account termination: Permanent ban from IsoPeel
• Credit forfeiture: All unused credits are forfeited (no refund)
• Pro subscription cancellation: Immediate cancellation (no refund)
• No re-registration: You may not create a new account

5. Misuse of DMCA Notices

Warning: Filing a false DMCA notice or counter-notice is perjury under US law and may result in civil and criminal penalties, including damages and attorney fees.

Do not file a DMCA notice unless you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf. Do not file a counter-notice unless you genuinely believe the takedown was made in error.

If we determine that a DMCA notice or counter-notice was filed in bad faith, we may:

• Terminate your account
• Ban you from future use of IsoPeel
• Report you to law enforcement or pursue legal action

6. Limitations

6.1. No Proactive Monitoring

IsoPeel does not proactively monitor or review user-uploaded images for copyright infringement. We rely on copyright owners to notify us of infringing material via DMCA takedown notices.

6.2. Temporary Storage

Uploaded images are stored temporarily (72 hours for unpaid images, longer for paid downloads) and are automatically deleted. If you need to file a DMCA notice, please do so promptly before the material expires.

6.3. No Legal Advice

This policy is not legal advice. If you have questions about copyright law, DMCA procedures, or intellectual property rights, consult a qualified attorney.

7. Non-DMCA Intellectual Property Issues

If you believe content on IsoPeel violates your rights but is not a copyright issue (e.g., trademark, publicity rights, privacy), contact us at [email protected] with details. We will review your complaint and take appropriate action.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this DMCA policy to reflect changes in copyright law or our procedures. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when this policy was last revised.

9. Contact

For DMCA notices, counter-notices, or copyright questions:

For general inquiries, see our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.