DMCA Compliance Policy

Effective Date: 05/15/2024

Yirps.com and Yirps.net respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. This policy outlines our compliance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and provides guidelines for reporting copyright infringement.

1. What is the DMCA?

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is a U.S. law that protects the rights of copyright owners and provides a legal framework for addressing claims of copyright infringement online. Under the DMCA, website operators like us are required to respond to valid takedown notices and remove or disable access to infringing content.

2. Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe that content on Yirps.com or Yirps.net infringes your copyright, you may submit a DMCA Takedown Notice to our designated agent. Your notice must include the following information as required by the DMCA:

A. Required Information

  1. A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or their authorized agent.
  2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed (e.g., title, URL, or other clear identification).
  3. Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing, including specific URLs or locations where the material appears.
  4. Contact information of the complaining party, such as an address, phone number, and email address.
  5. A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, their agent, or the law.
  6. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

B. Submit Your Notice

Send your DMCA Takedown Notice to our designated agent at:

  • Email: agent@yirps.com

3. Counter-Notification

If you believe that your content was mistakenly removed or disabled, you may submit a Counter-Notification to our designated agent. Your Counter-Notification must include the following information:

  1. A physical or electronic signature of the content owner.
  2. Identification of the removed or disabled material and the location where it appeared before removal.
  3. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you have a good-faith belief the material was removed or disabled as a result of a mistake or misidentification.
  4. Your name, address, phone number, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal district court for your location (or any judicial district where we may be found) and will accept service of process from the person who submitted the original DMCA notice.

Send your Counter-Notification to our designated agent at:

  • Email: agent@yirps.com

4. Repeat Infringers

We reserve the right to terminate accounts or access for users who are found to repeatedly infringe on the intellectual property rights of others, at our sole discretion and in accordance with applicable laws.

5. False Claims

Submitting a false DMCA Takedown Notice or Counter-Notification can have serious legal consequences. Be sure to provide accurate information and ensure your claim is legitimate.

6. Limitation of Liability

We are not responsible for any content posted by third parties and are not liable for damages resulting from the removal or disabling of content as part of our compliance with the DMCA.

7. Contact Us

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