DMCA / Copyright Policy - Finveri

DMCA / Copyright Policy

Last Updated: January 9, 2025

1. Introduction

Finveri respects intellectual property rights and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and applicable copyright laws. This policy outlines our procedures for handling copyright infringement claims and protecting intellectual property rights.

2. Copyright Protection

2.1 Our Commitment

  • We respect the intellectual property rights of others
  • We comply with applicable copyright laws
  • We provide mechanisms for reporting infringement
  • We respond promptly to valid takedown requests

2.2 User Responsibilities

  • Users must respect copyright and other intellectual property rights
  • Users may only upload content they own or have permission to use
  • Users must not infringe on others' intellectual property
  • Users are responsible for their content and any infringement

3. DMCA Takedown Procedure

3.1 Filing a DMCA Takedown Request

To file a DMCA takedown request, you must provide:

Required Information:

  • Your full name and contact information
  • Description of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
  • Identification of the allegedly infringing material (URL or specific location)
  • Statement that you have a good faith belief the use is not authorized
  • Statement that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act
  • Your physical or electronic signature

Contact Information:

  • Email: copyright@finveri.com
  • Address: [Company Address]
  • Phone: [Contact Number]

3.2 DMCA Request Format

Your request should include:

Subject: DMCA Takedown Request Dear Copyright Agent, I am writing to request the removal of the following copyrighted material: 1. Description of copyrighted work: 2. Location of infringing material: 3. My contact information: 4. Statement of good faith belief: 5. Statement of accuracy: 6. Physical or electronic signature: Please remove this material immediately. Sincerely, [Your Name]

3.3 Processing Timeline

  • We will acknowledge receipt within 24 hours
  • We will review the request within 48 hours
  • We will remove infringing content if valid
  • We will notify the user who posted the content
  • We will provide a counter-notification process

4. Counter-Notification Procedure

4.1 Filing a Counter-Notification

If you believe your content was wrongly removed, you may file a counter-notification:

Required Information:

  • Your full name and contact information
  • Identification of the removed content
  • Statement under penalty of perjury that you have good faith belief the content was removed by mistake
  • Consent to jurisdiction of federal court
  • Your physical or electronic signature

4.2 Counter-Notification Process

  • We will forward your counter-notification to the original claimant
  • The original claimant has 10 business days to file a lawsuit
  • If no lawsuit is filed, we may restore the content
  • If a lawsuit is filed, we will not restore the content

5. Repeat Infringer Policy

5.1 Account Termination

We may terminate accounts of repeat infringers:

  • After receiving multiple valid DMCA notices
  • After providing appropriate warnings
  • In accordance with our Terms of Service
  • To protect intellectual property rights

5.2 Appeals Process

  • Users may appeal account termination
  • Appeals must be submitted within 30 days
  • We will review appeals on a case-by-case basis
  • Our decision is final

6. International Copyright Protection

6.1 UK Copyright Law

We comply with UK copyright law, including:

  • Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988
  • EU Copyright Directive (where applicable)
  • UK implementation of international treaties

6.2 International Users

  • Users worldwide must respect copyright laws
  • Local copyright laws apply in addition to UK law
  • We comply with applicable international treaties
  • Users are responsible for compliance with local laws

6.3 Cross-Border Enforcement

  • We cooperate with international copyright enforcement
  • We respond to valid international requests
  • We comply with applicable treaties and agreements
  • We work with law enforcement when required

7. Fair Use and Exceptions

7.1 Fair Use Considerations

We recognize fair use exceptions, including:

  • Educational use
  • Commentary and criticism
  • Parody and satire
  • News reporting
  • Research and scholarship

7.2 User-Generated Content

  • Users may create original content
  • Users may use content with proper permission
  • Users must respect copyright limitations
  • Users are responsible for fair use determinations

7.3 Transformative Use

  • Parody and satire may be permitted
  • Commentary and criticism may be allowed
  • Educational use may be acceptable
  • Commercial use generally requires permission

8. Copyright Agent Information

8.1 Designated Agent

Our designated copyright agent is:

  • Name: [Copyright Agent Name]
  • Title: Copyright Agent
  • Email: copyright@finveri.com
  • Address: [Company Address]
  • Phone: [Contact Number]

8.2 Agent Responsibilities

  • Receive and process DMCA requests
  • Coordinate with legal team
  • Maintain records of requests
  • Ensure compliance with DMCA requirements

9. User Education

9.1 Copyright Awareness

We provide education about:

  • Copyright basics and protection
  • Fair use and exceptions
  • Permission requirements
  • Consequences of infringement

9.2 Best Practices

Users should:

  • Only upload content they own or have permission to use
  • Give proper attribution when required
  • Respect others' intellectual property rights
  • Seek permission before using copyrighted material

9.3 Resources

We provide resources including:

  • Copyright information and guidelines
  • Links to copyright education materials
  • Contact information for copyright questions
  • Tools for checking copyright status

10. Monitoring and Enforcement

10.1 Content Monitoring

  • We monitor content for potential infringement
  • We use automated tools to detect violations
  • We rely on user reports for many violations
  • We investigate all reported violations

10.2 Enforcement Actions

We may take the following actions:

  • Remove infringing content
  • Suspend or terminate accounts
  • Issue warnings to users
  • Cooperate with law enforcement

10.3 Appeals Process

  • Users may appeal enforcement actions
  • Appeals must be submitted within 30 days
  • We will review appeals fairly
  • Our decision is final

11. Legal Compliance

11.1 DMCA Compliance

We comply with DMCA requirements:

  • Designated agent for receiving notices
  • Prompt response to valid requests
  • Counter-notification procedures
  • Repeat infringer policy

11.2 International Compliance

We comply with international copyright laws:

  • UK Copyright Act
  • EU Copyright Directive
  • International treaties and agreements
  • Local laws where applicable

11.3 Platform Liability

  • We are protected by DMCA safe harbor provisions
  • We respond promptly to valid requests
  • We do not have actual knowledge of infringement
  • We do not receive financial benefit from infringement

12. Contact Information

12.1 Copyright Questions

For copyright-related questions:

  • Email: copyright@finveri.com
  • Address: [Company Address]
  • Phone: [Contact Number]

12.2 General Legal Questions

For general legal questions:

  • Email: legal@finveri.com
  • Address: [Company Address]
  • Phone: [Contact Number]

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy to:

  • Reflect changes in copyright law
  • Improve our procedures
  • Address new types of infringement
  • Enhance user protection

We will notify users of material changes through:

  • Platform notifications
  • Email updates
  • Website announcements

14. Acknowledgment

By using our platform, you acknowledge that:

  • You have read and understood this copyright policy
  • You will respect intellectual property rights
  • You will not upload infringing content
  • You will comply with all applicable copyright laws

This DMCA / Copyright Policy is effective as of the last updated date and supersedes all previous versions.