DMCA Policy

Important Notice: Fotud is a directory service that provides information about digital content platforms. We do not host, store, or distribute copyrighted content directly. However, we respond to valid DMCA notices regarding links to allegedly infringing content.

Required Elements for Valid DMCA Notice (17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3))

• Physical or Electronic Signature: A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent
• Identification of Copyrighted Work: Clear identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
• Location of Infringing Material: Specific URLs or reasonably sufficient information to locate the allegedly infringing material
• Contact Information: Your name, address, telephone number, and email address
• Good Faith Statement: A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner
• Accuracy Statement: A statement that the information in the notification is accurate
• Authority Under Penalty of Perjury: A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed

Submission Requirements

• Contact Method: Submit through our official contact form or designated email
• Subject Line: Use "DMCA Takedown Notice - [Your Name/Company]" in the subject line
• Complete Documentation: Include all required DMCA elements listed above
• Specific URLs: Provide exact URLs of allegedly infringing content or links
• Legal Format: Follow proper DMCA statutory requirements and format
• Copyright Evidence: Provide evidence of your copyright ownership or authorization

Required Elements for Counter-Notification

• Physical or Electronic Signature: Your physical or electronic signature
• Identification of Material: Identification of the material that was removed and its location before removal
• Penalty of Perjury Statement: A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed by mistake or misidentification
• Personal Information: Your name, address, and telephone number
• Consent to Jurisdiction: A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of Federal District Court for your judicial district
• Service of Process: A statement that you will accept service of process from the complainant

Termination of Repeat Infringers

• Policy Implementation: We have adopted and reasonably implemented a policy for termination of repeat infringers
• Account Monitoring: We monitor user accounts for patterns of infringing activity
• Progressive Enforcement: Multiple valid DMCA notices may result in account warnings, suspension, or termination
• Case-by-Case Review: Each situation is evaluated individually considering all relevant factors
• Appeal Process: Users facing termination have the right to appeal our decision

Legal Consequences of False Claims (17 U.S.C. § 512(f))

• Liability for Damages: Knowingly materially misrepresenting that material is infringing may result in liability for damages
• Attorney Fees: You may be liable for attorney fees incurred by the alleged infringer
• Court Costs: You may be responsible for court costs and other legal expenses
• Good Faith Requirement: Only submit notices if you have a good faith belief that use of the material is infringing
• Consider Fair Use: Consider whether the use might be protected by fair use doctrine before submitting a notice

• US Law Governance: Our DMCA procedures follow United States copyright law
• International Treaties: We respect international copyright treaties including Berne Convention
• Foreign Rights Holders: International copyright holders may submit DMCA notices
• Jurisdictional Issues: Complex international cases may require additional legal review
• Local Law Compliance: Users must comply with copyright laws in their jurisdiction

Our designated agent for receiving DMCA notifications:

• Contact Method: Official contact form or designated email system
• Subject Line Format: "DMCA Notice" or "DMCA Counter-Notification"
• Office Hours: Notices processed during business hours, Monday-Friday
• Emergency Contact: Urgent copyright matters may be expedited
• Legal Matters Only: This contact is exclusively for DMCA-related communications

Common DMCA Questions

• Q: How quickly will content be removed? A: Valid notices are processed within 24-72 hours
• Q: Can I remain anonymous? A: No, DMCA requires complete contact information and signature
• Q: What if I made a mistake? A: Contact us immediately to discuss withdrawal of the notice
• Q: Do you charge fees? A: No, we do not charge fees for processing valid DMCA notices
• Q: Can I submit bulk notices? A: Yes, but each work must be specifically identified
• Q: What about parody or reviews? A: These may be protected by fair use; consider before filing

For all DMCA-related matters:

• DMCA Takedown Notices: Contact form with "DMCA Takedown Notice" subject
• Counter-Notifications: Contact form with "DMCA Counter-Notification" subject
• Policy Questions: General inquiries about our DMCA procedures
• Legal Consultation: We recommend consulting with an attorney for complex copyright issues
• Priority Processing: All DMCA communications receive priority handling