DMCA & Copyright Policy

1. Our Commitment

Originly respects intellectual property rights and expects our users to do the same. We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and similar copyright laws worldwide.

Originly is an intermediary platform that hosts user-submitted content. We do not pre-screen uploads, but we respond promptly to valid copyright complaints.

2. Designated Copyright Agent

Our designated agent for receiving DMCA takedown notices is:

3. Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice

If you believe your copyrighted work has been uploaded to Originly without authorization, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice. Your notice must include:

1. Identification of the copyrighted work — Describe the work you claim is infringed, or provide a list if multiple works are involved
2. Identification of the infringing material — Provide the specific URL(s) on Originly where the allegedly infringing content is located
3. Your contact information — Include your name, address, telephone number, and email address
4. Statement of good faith belief — 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
5. Statement of accuracy — A statement that the information in the notice is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
6. Physical or electronic signature — Your signature (physical or electronic)

4. Sample DMCA Notice Template

Subject: DMCA Takedown Notice

To: dmca@originly.dev

I am writing to notify you of copyright infringement on Originly.

1. Copyrighted Work(s):
[Describe your copyrighted work or provide registration number]

2. Infringing Material URL(s):
[List the specific Originly URL(s)]

3. My Contact Information:
Name: [Your full name]
Address: [Your address]
Phone: [Your phone number]
Email: [Your email address]

4. Good Faith Statement:
I have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.

5. Accuracy Statement:
I swear, under penalty of perjury, that the information 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.

Signature: [Your name or electronic signature]
Date: [Date]

5. Our Response

Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice:

• We will promptly remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content
• We will notify the user who uploaded the content and provide them with a copy of the complaint
• We will forward any counter-notification to the complainant

6. Counter-Notification

If you believe your content was removed by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification. Your counter-notification must include:

1. Identification of the removed material — The URL where it appeared before removal
2. Your contact information — Name, address, phone number, and email
3. Consent to jurisdiction — A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the federal court in your district
4. Statement under penalty of perjury — That you have a good faith belief the material was removed due to mistake or misidentification
5. Your signature — Physical or electronic

Send counter-notifications to: dmca@originly.dev with subject "DMCA Counter-Notification"

7. Repeat Infringer Policy

Originly maintains a strict repeat infringer policy.

• First Strike: Content removed, user warned
• Second Strike: Content removed, temporary upload restriction
• Third Strike: Permanent account termination

We reserve the right to terminate accounts immediately for severe or egregious infringement.

8. False Claims Warning

Filing a false DMCA notice is a serious matter. Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material is infringing may be liable for damages, including costs and attorneys' fees.

Please ensure you have a legitimate claim before filing a notice.

9. Processing Time

We aim to process all DMCA notices within:

• 24-48 hours for initial review and takedown
• 10-14 business days for restoration after counter-notification (unless complainant files lawsuit)

10. Non-DMCA Copyright Complaints

If you are outside the United States or prefer not to use the formal DMCA process, you may still report copyright infringement to reports@originly.dev. Please include as much detail as possible, including:

• Evidence of your ownership of the copyrighted work
• The specific URLs of the infringing content on Originly
• Your contact information

11. Contact

For all DMCA and copyright matters:

Email: dmca@originly.dev