DMCA Copyright Policy

1. Introduction and Commitment to Copyright Compliance

SocialVault ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 ("DMCA"), 17 U.S.C. § 512, we have adopted and implemented a policy that provides for the termination, in appropriate circumstances, of users who are repeat infringers of copyright.

This DMCA Copyright Policy describes the procedures for copyright owners to submit takedown notices, for users to submit counter-notifications, and for understanding our repeat infringer policy.

Important Notice: SocialVault operates as a neutral technical tool that processes content solely at user direction. We do not host, curate, or control third-party content. However, we comply with all valid DMCA takedown requests and take appropriate action as required by law.

2. Designated Copyright Agent

In accordance with the DMCA, we have designated an agent to receive notifications of claimed copyright infringement. All DMCA notices should be sent to our Designated Copyright Agent at:

Please note that this contact information is solely for reporting copyright infringement. For other inquiries, please contact us through the appropriate channels listed on our Contact page.

3. DMCA Takedown Notice Requirements

If you are a copyright owner or an agent thereof and believe that any content accessible through our Service infringes upon your copyright, you may submit a written notification pursuant to the DMCA by providing our Designated Copyright Agent with the following information:

• Physical or Electronic Signature: A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
• Identification of Copyrighted Work: Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works.
• Identification of Infringing Material: Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material. Providing URLs or other specific identifying information is essential.
• Contact Information: Information reasonably sufficient to permit us to contact the complaining party, such as an address, telephone number, and, if available, an electronic mail address at which the complaining party may be contacted.
• Good Faith Statement: A statement that the complaining party has 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.
• Accuracy Statement: A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

Warning: Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material is infringing, or that material was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, may be subject to liability for damages, including costs and attorneys' fees, incurred by the alleged infringer, the copyright owner or its licensee, or the service provider.

4. Processing of Takedown Notices

Upon receipt of a valid DMCA takedown notice that complies with the requirements set forth above, we will:

• Promptly remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material
• Notify the user who posted the material that it has been removed or disabled
• Provide the user with a copy of the takedown notice (with the complainant's personal information redacted, if appropriate)
• Inform the user of their right to submit a counter-notification

5. Counter-Notification Procedures

If you believe that material you posted was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification to our Designated Copyright Agent. Your counter-notification must include the following:

• Physical or Electronic Signature: Your physical or electronic signature.
• Identification of Material: Identification of the material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled and the location at which the material appeared before it was removed or access was disabled.
• Perjury Statement: A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification of the material to be removed or disabled.
• Contact Information: Your name, address, and telephone number.
• Consent to Jurisdiction: A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located (or, if your address is outside the United States, any judicial district in which SocialVault may be found), and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original notification or an agent of such person.

Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, we will:

• Promptly provide the original complainant with a copy of the counter-notification
• Inform the complainant that we will replace the removed material or cease disabling access to it within ten (10) business days
• Replace the removed material or restore access to it within ten (10) to fourteen (14) business days following receipt of the counter-notification, unless our Designated Copyright Agent first receives notice from the complainant that they have filed an action seeking a court order to restrain the user from engaging in infringing activity

6. Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable laws, we have adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances and at our sole discretion, users who are deemed to be repeat infringers.

We may also, at our sole discretion, limit access to the Service or terminate the accounts of any users who infringe any intellectual property rights of others, whether or not there is any repeat infringement.

Definition of Repeat Infringer: A "repeat infringer" is a user who has been the subject of more than one valid DMCA takedown notice. We maintain records of DMCA notices received and track users who have been identified as infringers in multiple valid notices.

7. Modifications to Allegedly Infringing Material

If a user believes the material was wrongly removed, the proper remedy is to submit a counter-notification as described above. Users should not attempt to repost removed material without following the counter-notification procedure, as doing so may result in account termination under our repeat infringer policy.

8. Account Termination

We reserve the right to terminate any user account under the following circumstances:

• The user is determined to be a repeat infringer
• The user has violated our Terms of Service or Acceptable Use Policy
• As required by law or in response to valid legal process

9. Limitations of This Policy

Nature of Our Service: SocialVault is a technical tool that processes content at user direction. We do not actively monitor, curate, or host third-party content. The DMCA procedures described in this policy apply to content that may be stored on our servers or accessible through our Service.

Content Not Hosted by SocialVault: We cannot remove or disable access to content that is not stored on our servers or that is hosted by third-party services. If you believe content on a third-party platform infringes your copyright, you should contact that platform directly.

10. Good Faith and Accuracy

We act in good faith to process DMCA notices and counter-notifications. We do not make legal determinations regarding the validity of copyright claims or defenses. Our role is limited to following the procedures established by the DMCA.

We reserve the right to request additional information or clarification regarding any DMCA notice or counter-notification. Incomplete or unclear notices may be returned for correction before action is taken.

11. No Legal Advice

This DMCA Copyright Policy is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. If you are unsure whether your copyright has been infringed or whether your use of material qualifies as fair use or another exception, you should consult with a qualified attorney.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this DMCA Copyright Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our copyright procedures.

13. Contact Information

For copyright infringement claims, please contact our Designated Copyright Agent:

For general inquiries unrelated to copyright infringement, please use our Contact page.