Union Today respects the intellectual property rights of others and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). This policy outlines how we handle copyright infringement claims and provides guidance for copyright owners who believe their work has been used on our site without authorization.
1. Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice
If you are a copyright owner or an authorized representative and believe that content on Union Today infringes your copyright, please submit a written DMCA takedown notice. Your notice must include:
- Your Contact Information:
- Name
- Address
- Email address
- Phone number
- Identification of the Infringed Work:
- A description of the copyrighted work.
- If multiple works are affected, provide a representative list.
- Identification of the Infringing Material:
- A description of the material you claim infringes your copyright.
- Include the URL(s) or other specific location(s) on our website.
- A Statement of Good Faith:
- “I have a good faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.”
- A Statement of Accuracy:
- “The information in this notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, I am the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.”
- Your Physical or Electronic Signature:
- A scanned signature or typed name at the end of the notice.
2. Counter-Notification Process
If you believe your content was removed in error, you may file a counter-notification. This notice must include:
- Your Contact Information:
- Name
- Address
- Email address
- Phone number
- Identification of the Removed Material:
- A description of the material that was removed or disabled.
- Include the URL(s) or location(s) where it previously appeared.
- A Statement of Good Faith:
- “I 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.”
- Consent to Jurisdiction:
- “I consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court in Union Today and will accept service of process from the complainant or their agent.”
- Your Physical or Electronic Signature:
- A scanned signature or typed name at the end of the notice.
3. Repeat Infringers
Union Today reserves the right to terminate accounts or block users who repeatedly infringe copyright.
4. Limitations of Liability
Union Today is not responsible for the content uploaded by third parties. We act promptly to address copyright concerns upon receiving valid notices.