DMCA Copyright Policy

1. Our Commitment

Savantly is committed to:

• Respecting copyright and intellectual property rights
• Responding promptly to valid DMCA takedown notices
• Terminating accounts of repeat infringers
• Complying with the DMCA safe harbor provisions

2. Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice

If you believe your copyright has been infringed on Savantly, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice.

2.1 Required Information

Your DMCA notice must include the following information:

1. Identification of the copyrighted work: Describe the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed. If multiple works are covered by a single notification, provide a representative list.
2. Identification of the infringing material: Provide the URL(s) or specific location of the material you claim is infringing. Provide enough information to allow us to locate the material.
3. Your contact information: Include your full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
4. Good faith statement: Include the following 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: Include the following 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."
6. Signature: Provide your physical or electronic signature.

2.2 Where to Send Your Notice

2.3 Sample DMCA Notice

To: [email protected]
Subject: DMCA Takedown Request

I, [Your Full Name], am the copyright owner (or authorized to act on behalf 
of the copyright owner) of the following work:

[Description of copyrighted work]

I have found unauthorized copies of this work on your platform at the 
following location(s):

[URL 1]
[URL 2]

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.

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.

Contact Information:
Name: [Your Full Name]
Address: [Your Mailing Address]
Phone: [Your Phone Number]
Email: [Your Email Address]

Signature: [Your Signature]
Date: [Date]

3. What Happens After We Receive Your Notice

Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, we will:

1. Review the notice for completeness
2. Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material
3. Notify the user who posted the material
4. Provide the user with a copy of your notice (including your contact information)
5. Take appropriate action against repeat infringers

Timeline: We typically respond to valid DMCA notices within 2-5 business days.

4. Counter-Notices

If your content was removed due to a DMCA notice and you believe it was removed in error, you may file a counter-notice.

4.1 Filing a Counter-Notice

Your counter-notice must include:

1. Your physical or electronic signature
2. Identification of the material that was removed and its location before removal
3. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed by mistake or misidentification
4. Your name, address, and telephone number
5. A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the federal court in your district
6. A statement that you will accept service of process from the person who filed the original notice

4.2 Where to Send Your Counter-Notice

Email: [email protected]
Subject: "DMCA Counter-Notice"

4.3 What Happens After We Receive a Counter-Notice

Upon receiving a valid counter-notice, we will:

1. Forward the counter-notice to the original complainant
2. Inform them that we will restore the content in 10-14 business days
3. Restore the content unless the complainant files a court action seeking to restrain you from engaging in infringing activity

5. Repeat Infringer Policy

Savantly has a policy of terminating the accounts of users who are repeat copyright infringers.

• First Offense: Content removed, user notified, warning issued
• Second Offense: Content removed, temporary suspension (7-30 days)
• Third Offense: Permanent account termination

Note: Severe infringements may result in immediate termination without prior warnings.

6. False Claims

Savantly may take action against users who file false claims, including:

• Refusing to process future notices from the sender
• Reporting false claims to appropriate authorities
• Seeking legal remedies for abuse of the DMCA process

7. Other Intellectual Property Issues

For intellectual property concerns that don't fall under the DMCA (such as trademark issues, right of publicity, or trade secret violations), please contact:

Email: [email protected]
Subject: "Intellectual Property Concern"

8. Modifications to This Policy

Savantly reserves the right to modify this DMCA policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of any modifications.

9. Questions

For questions about this DMCA policy (not for filing notices), please contact: