It is ProofreadBot.com's policy to comply in full with the requirements of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 ("DMCA"). Accordingly, if any content (collectively the "Material") violates a valid copyright, ProofreadBot.com may remove or disable access to such Material upon receipt of a valid, complete DMCA complaint (a written notification called a "Takedown Notice").
Submitting a Takedown Notice:
Per the DMCA, if You believe that a valid copyright in which You have ownership rights is being infringed, ProofreadBot.com is authorized to remove or disable access to Material only if You provide a Takedown Notice to ProofreadBot.com's designated Copyright Agent which includes all of the following:
- The words "DMCA COMPLAINT - TAKEDOWN NOTICE" at the top of Your communication;
- A reasonably detailed description of the copyrighted work(s) or other intellectual property(s) You claim has/have been infringed;
- Identification of the specific Material that You believe infringes upon Your rights and sufficient information to enable ProofreadBot.com to locate the specific Material. The DMCA only authorizes ProofreadBot.com to remove or disable access to specific infringing Materials. We are not authorized to generally disable access to non-infringing Materials;
- The following statements or equivalent:
- "I swear, under penalty of perjury, that
(i) the information contained in this notification is accurate and that I am the copyright owner or am authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed; and
(ii) I have a good faith belief that use of the copyrighted materials described above on the allegedly infringing web pages is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law."
- "I swear, under penalty of perjury, that
- Your company name (if any), Your legal name (printed), Your mailing address, and Your phone number, and, if available, an electronic email address; and
- A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the right that is allegedly violated or infringed, and the present date.
To file a DMCA complaint with ProofreadBot.com, You must send a hardcopy communication via certified-mail to ProofreadBot.com's designated representative ("Copyright Agent") at the following email adress:
Email: info@proofreadbot.com
Note: the submission of a false or materially misleading Takedown Notice may constitute perjury and other offenses and may subject You to potential liabilities. Prior to filing a Takedown Notice You may wish to first consult with an attorney.
Upon ProofreadBot.com's receipt of a valid, complete Takedown Notice, ProofreadBot.com shall (i) remove or disable access to the specific allegedly infringing Material identified in the Takedown Notice, and (ii) take reasonable steps to contact the Vendor or Affiliate providing such Material.