DMCA Policy

Last updated: June 21, 2025

Website: detailscated.site
Contact: contact@detailscated.site

1. Overview

GuideBy.site respects the intellectual property rights of others and is committed to complying with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). This policy outlines our procedures for addressing claims of copyright infringement and our commitment to protecting both copyright holders and users.

2. Our Commitment to Copyright Protection

2.1 Proactive Measures

We take proactive steps to prevent copyright infringement:

  • Educational Focus: Our content is educational and informational in nature
  • Fair Use Compliance: We limit use of copyrighted materials to fair use provisions
  • Official Sources Only: We direct users exclusively to legitimate app stores and official websites
  • No Direct Hosting: We do not host, store, or distribute copyrighted applications
  • Regular Review: We regularly audit our content for compliance

2.2 Respect for Rights Holders

  • We acknowledge and respect all trademark and copyright ownership
  • We respond promptly to valid DMCA notices
  • We work cooperatively with rights holders to resolve concerns
  • We maintain accurate records of all DMCA-related communications

3. DMCA Safe Harbor Compliance

3.1 Service Provider Qualifications

GuideBy.site qualifies for DMCA safe harbor protections under 17 U.S.C. § 512 because we:

  • Function as an online service provider
  • Do not have actual knowledge of infringing activity
  • Do not receive financial benefit directly attributable to infringing activity
  • Act expeditiously to remove allegedly infringing material upon notification
  • Have implemented a repeat infringer policy
  • Accommodate standard technical measures

3.2 Designated DMCA Agent

Our designated agent to receive DMCA notices:

Contact Information:

  • Email: contact@detailscated.site
  • Subject Line: “DMCA Takedown Notice”
  • Response Time: Within 72 hours of receipt
  • Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM UTC

4. Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice

4.1 Required Elements

To file a valid DMCA takedown notice, you must provide ALL of the following information:

A. Identification of Copyrighted Work

  • Description: Clear identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
  • Registration: Copyright registration number (if available)
  • Location: Where the original work can be found (URL, publication, etc.)
  • Ownership: Evidence of your ownership or authorization to act on behalf of the owner

B. Identification of Infringing Material

  • Specific URL: Exact URL(s) where the allegedly infringing material appears on our site
  • Description: Detailed description of the material claimed to be infringing
  • Location: Sufficient information to locate the material on our website
  • Screenshots: If applicable, screenshots showing the alleged infringement

C. Contact Information

  • Full Name: Your complete legal name (individual or company)
  • Mailing Address: Complete physical address
  • Phone Number: Valid telephone number
  • Email Address: Current email address for correspondence
  • Title: Your title/position if acting on behalf of a company or organization

D. Good Faith Statement

Include this statement: “I have a good faith belief that use of the copyrighted material described above is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.”

E. Accuracy Statement

Include this 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.”

F. Signature

  • Physical Signature: Hand-written signature on printed notice, OR
  • Electronic Signature: Typed full legal name preceded by “/s/” in electronic communications

4.2 Sample DMCA Notice Format

Subject: DMCA Takedown Notice

To: contact@detailscated.site

I am writing to notify you of copyright infringement on your website detailscated.site.

1. COPYRIGHTED WORK:
   - Title: [Title of copyrighted work]
   - Description: [Detailed description]
   - Copyright owner: [Name]
   - Registration number: [If available]

2. INFRINGING MATERIAL:
   - URL: [Specific URL on detailscated.site]
   - Description: [How it infringes]
   - Location: [Specific location on page]

3. CONTACT INFORMATION:
   - Name: [Full legal name]
   - Address: [Complete address]
   - Phone: [Phone number]
   - Email: [Email address]

4. GOOD FAITH STATEMENT:
   I have a good faith belief that use of the copyrighted material described above 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.

6. SIGNATURE:
   /s/ [Your full legal name]
   Date: [Date]

[Your Title/Position if applicable]

4.3 Incomplete Notices

Notices missing required elements may not be processed. We will attempt to contact you about deficiencies, but cannot guarantee processing of incomplete notices.

5. Our Response Process

5.1 Initial Review (24-72 hours)

Upon receiving a DMCA notice, we will:

  • Acknowledge Receipt: Send confirmation email within 24 hours
  • Review Completeness: Verify all required elements are present
  • Assess Validity: Evaluate the claim for obvious deficiencies
  • Document: Create detailed record of the notice and our response

5.2 Investigation Process

  • Content Review: Examine the allegedly infringing material
  • Fair Use Analysis: Determine if use qualifies for fair use protection
  • Source Verification: Confirm ownership claims when possible
  • Legal Assessment: Evaluate the validity of the infringement claim

5.3 Response Actions

Based on our investigation, we may:

Valid Claims:

  • Remove Material: Take down allegedly infringing content
  • Notify User: Inform user of removal (if applicable)
  • Document Action: Record removal in our compliance files
  • Confirm Compliance: Notify complainant of action taken

Invalid or Questionable Claims:

  • Request Clarification: Ask for additional information
  • Explain Decision: Provide reasoning for non-removal
  • Suggest Alternatives: Recommend other resolution methods
  • Maintain Content: Keep material online if legally justified

6. Counter-Notification Process

6.1 Right to Counter-Notice

If you believe material was removed due to mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification under 17 U.S.C. § 512(g).

6.2 Counter-Notice Requirements

Your counter-notice must include:

Required Elements:

  1. Your signature (physical or electronic)
  2. Identification of the material removed and its former location
  3. Statement under penalty of perjury that the material was removed due to mistake or misidentification
  4. Your contact information (name, address, phone number)
  5. Consent statement agreeing to jurisdiction of federal court in your district
  6. Service statement agreeing to accept service of process from the complainant

6.3 Sample Counter-Notice Format

Subject: DMCA Counter-Notification

To: contact@detailscated.site

I am submitting this counter-notification regarding material removed from detailscated.site.

1. IDENTIFICATION OF REMOVED MATERIAL:
   - Description: [Description of removed material]
   - Former URL: [Where it was located]
   - Date removed: [If known]

2. GOOD FAITH STATEMENT:
   I swear, under penalty of perjury, that I have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.

3. CONTACT INFORMATION:
   - Name: [Full legal name]
   - Address: [Complete address]
   - Phone: [Phone number]
   - Email: [Email address]

4. CONSENT TO JURISDICTION:
   I consent to the jurisdiction of Federal District Court for the judicial district in which my address is located, and I will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notification.

5. SIGNATURE:
   /s/ [Your full legal name]
   Date: [Date]

6.4 Counter-Notice Process

  1. We Review: Evaluate counter-notice completeness
  2. Forward Copy: Send copy to original complainant within 10 business days
  3. Wait Period: Allow 10-14 business days for response
  4. Restore Content: May restore material if no court action filed
  5. Document: Record all communications and actions

7. Repeat Infringer Policy

7.1 Three-Strike System

We maintain a policy for addressing repeat infringers:

First Violation:

  • Warning notice sent to user
  • Educational information provided
  • Content removed if warranted
  • Account notation made

Second Violation:

  • Temporary suspension of access/privileges
  • Required acknowledgment of copyright policy
  • Enhanced monitoring of future content
  • Final warning issued

Third Violation:

  • Permanent termination of account/access
  • Removal of all associated content
  • Ban from future registration
  • Report to relevant authorities if warranted

7.2 Immediate Termination

Egregious violations may result in immediate termination without prior warnings:

  • Commercial piracy or large-scale infringement
  • Repeat violations across multiple accounts
  • Willful and knowing infringement
  • Circumvention of copyright protection measures

8. Fair Use Considerations

8.1 Our Fair Use Analysis

Before removing content, we consider fair use factors:

  • Purpose: Educational, commentary, criticism, news reporting
  • Nature: Factual vs. creative works
  • Amount: Portion used relative to whole work
  • Effect: Impact on market for original work

8.2 Educational Mission

Our content serves educational purposes:

  • Teaching users about app functionality
  • Providing safety and security guidance
  • Offering comparative analysis and reviews
  • Sharing news and updates about apps

8.3 Transformative Use

We strive to create transformative content that:

  • Adds significant commentary and analysis
  • Provides educational context and explanation
  • Serves different purpose than original work
  • Benefits the public through information sharing

9. International Considerations

9.1 Global Compliance

We respect copyright laws worldwide, including:

  • United States: DMCA and Copyright Act
  • European Union: Copyright Directive and national laws
  • International Treaties: Berne Convention, WIPO treaties
  • Regional Laws: Local copyright and intellectual property laws

9.2 Jurisdictional Issues

For international copyright disputes:

  • We follow DMCA procedures for U.S.-based complaints
  • We respect other jurisdictions’ legitimate takedown requests
  • We may require translation of foreign-language notices
  • We consider applicable international law principles

10. False Claims and Abuse

10.1 Penalties for False Claims

Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), knowingly making false DMCA claims may result in:

  • Liability for damages including attorney’s fees
  • Perjury charges for false statements
  • Civil penalties and legal consequences
  • Potential criminal prosecution

10.2 Preventing Abuse

We take steps to prevent DMCA abuse:

  • Verification: We verify complainant identity when possible
  • Documentation: We maintain detailed records
  • Analysis: We analyze patterns of potentially abusive behavior
  • Reporting: We may report suspected abuse to authorities

10.3 Protection Against Abuse

If you believe you’ve received a false DMCA claim:

  • File a counter-notification if appropriate
  • Document all communications
  • Consider legal consultation
  • Report suspected bad faith claims to us

11. Modifications and Updates

11.1 Policy Changes

This DMCA policy may be updated to reflect:

  • Changes in applicable law
  • Court decisions affecting DMCA procedures
  • Improvements to our processes
  • Industry best practice developments

11.2 Notification of Changes

We will notify users of significant policy changes through:

  • Website announcement
  • Email notification (if contact information available)
  • Updated “Last Modified” date at top of policy

12. Additional Resources

12.1 Copyright Education

For more information about copyright law:

12.2 Legal Assistance

For complex copyright matters, consider consulting:

  • Intellectual property attorneys
  • Copyright specialists
  • Legal aid organizations
  • Bar association referral services

13. Contact Information

13.1 DMCA Notices

For all DMCA-related communications:

  • Email: contact@detailscated.site
  • Subject Line: Must include “DMCA” for proper routing
  • Response Time: Within 72 hours for complete notices

13.2 General Copyright Questions

For general questions about our copyright practices:

13.3 Legal Department

For complex legal matters requiring specialized attention:

14. Effective Date

This DMCA Policy is effective as of June 21, 2025, and supersedes all previous versions. By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this policy.

Disclaimer: This policy is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. For specific legal questions, consult with a qualified attorney familiar with copyright law.

Website: detailscated.site
Contact: contact@detailscated.site
Last Updated: June 21, 2025