DMCA Policy
Sleep Calculator procedures for handling copyright infringement claims in compliance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
Important Legal Notice
This policy is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. If you believe your copyright has been infringed, we recommend consulting with a qualified attorney. Submitting false DMCA claims may result in legal liability.
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Overview & Purpose
Sleep Calculator (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. This DMCA Policy outlines our procedures for handling copyright infringement claims in compliance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”), 17 U.S.C. ยง 512.
DMCA Safe Harbor: This policy is designed to implement the DMCA’s “safe harbor” provisions, which protect online service providers from liability for copyright infringement by their users when they comply with specific requirements.
Scope of This Policy
This DMCA Policy applies to:
- All content hosted on sleepcalculator.com and associated subdomains
- User-submitted content, comments, and materials
- Third-party content displayed through our services
Limited to Copyright Claims: This policy applies only to claims of copyright infringement. For other intellectual property concerns (trademark, patent, etc.) or other legal matters (defamation, privacy, etc.), please use our general contact form.
Designated DMCA Agent
Pursuant to the DMCA, Sleep Calculator has designated an agent to receive notifications of alleged copyright infringement. All DMCA notices must be sent to this designated agent.
DMCA Agent Contact Information
Designated Agent
Sleep Calculator DMCA Agent
Email Address
dmca@sleepcyclecalculator.com
Phone Number
+1 (555) 123-4567
(Please use email for all official DMCA communications)
Mailing Address
Sleep Calculator DMCA Office
123 Sleep Science Way
San Francisco, CA 94107
United States
U.S. Copyright Office Registration: Our DMCA agent information is registered with the United States Copyright Office as required by law. You can verify this registration through the U.S. Copyright Office’s online directory.
Filing a Takedown Notice
If you are a copyright owner or authorized agent and believe that content on Sleep Calculator infringes your copyright, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice to our designated agent.
Legal Requirement: Under the DMCA, your takedown notice must include all of the following elements. Incomplete notices may not be processed.
Required Information for a Valid Takedown Notice
Your DMCA takedown notice must include:
- Physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or if multiple works are covered, a representative list
- Identification of the infringing material with sufficient detail to permit us to locate it (provide specific URLs)
- Your contact information including name, address, telephone number, and email address
- A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material 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
Consider Fair Use First: Before submitting a takedown notice, please consider whether the use might be a “fair use” under copyright law. Fair use includes uses for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. Knowingly misrepresenting that material is infringing may result in liability for damages.
Notice Submission Method
We prefer DMCA notices to be submitted via email to dmca@sleepcalculator.com. Please include “DMCA Takedown Notice” in the subject line. For fastest processing, provide all required information in the body of the email rather than as an attachment.
Filing a Counter-Notice
If your content has been removed due to a DMCA takedown notice and you believe the removal was a mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notice.
Your Rights: The DMCA provides a process for users to dispute takedown notices if they believe their content was removed in error.
Required Information for a Valid Counter-Notice
Your DMCA counter-notice must include:
- Your physical or electronic signature
- Identification of the material that was removed and its location before removal
- A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief 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 District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located, or if outside the U.S., for any judicial district in which Sleep Calculator may be found, and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original takedown notice or their agent
Submit a Counter-Notice
Counter-notices should be sent to our designated DMCA agent at dmca@sleepcyclecalculator.com with “DMCA Counter-Notice” in the subject line. Include all required information listed above.
Important: Before submitting a counter-notice, ensure you have a good faith basis for believing the takedown was in error. Knowingly submitting a false counter-notice may result in legal liability.
DMCA Process Timeline
The DMCA establishes specific timelines for processing notices and counter-notices. Here is our standard procedure:
Takedown Notice Received
We review all DMCA takedown notices for completeness and validity. Valid notices containing all required information are typically processed within 1-2 business days.
Content Removal
If we determine a takedown notice is valid, we will remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material. We also notify the user who posted the content.
Counter-Notice Period
The user who posted the content has the right to file a counter-notice. If we receive a valid counter-notice, we forward it to the original complainant.
Reinstatement Timeline
Unless the original complainant notifies us that they have filed a court action to restrain the allegedly infringing activity, we may replace the removed material in 10-14 business days after receiving the counter-notice.
Processing Times: While we strive to process notices promptly, please allow up to 3 business days for initial review. Complex cases or incomplete notices may require additional time. We will acknowledge receipt of your notice within 48 hours.
Repeat Infringer Policy
In accordance with the DMCA and our Terms of Service, Sleep Calculator maintains a policy for dealing with repeat copyright infringers.
Our Policy
We will terminate, in appropriate circumstances, the accounts of users who are repeat infringers of intellectual property rights. Our determination of “repeat infringer” status includes consideration of:
- The number and nature of valid DMCA takedown notices received
- Whether the user has filed counter-notices in good faith
- Any legal actions or court determinations related to the infringement claims
- The user’s overall conduct and compliance with our Terms of Service
Account Termination: Users who are determined to be repeat infringers may have their accounts terminated and may be prohibited from creating new accounts. We reserve the right to determine what constitutes “appropriate circumstances” for termination at our sole discretion.
Policy Modifications
Sleep Calculator reserves the right to modify this DMCA Policy at any time. We will provide notice of material changes as required by law.
Notification of Changes
We may notify users of changes to this policy by:
- Posting the revised policy on our website with an updated “Last Revised” date
- Sending email notifications to registered users
- Displaying prominent notices on our services
Review Policy: We encourage you to periodically review this DMCA Policy to stay informed about our copyright procedures. The “Last Revised” date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last updated.
Last Revised: January 15, 2024
Contact Information
For questions about this DMCA Policy or copyright-related matters:
Contact Our DMCA Team
General Inquiries
dmca-questions@sleepcyclecalculator.com
(For questions about this policy, not for submitting takedown notices)
Legal Department
+1 (555) 123-4567 ext. 2
Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
Legal Documentation
For serving legal papers or official court documents, please contact our registered agent through the appropriate legal channels.
Use Correct Channels: Please use the appropriate contact method for your needs. Takedown notices sent to general inquiry addresses may experience processing delays. For fastest processing of DMCA notices, email dmca@sleecyclepcalculator.com directly.