DMCA Copyright Infringement & Content Takedown Policy

1. DMCA Compliance Overview

Cutiesbank.com operates as a service provider under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and similar international copyright protection frameworks. We process takedown requests for copyright infringement, trademark violations, and other intellectual property rights violations in accordance with applicable laws.

Important Notes:

• All content on our platform is user-submitted; we do not proactively monitor for infringement
• We rely on rights holders to identify and report infringing material
• We maintain a designated agent to receive DMCA notices as required by law
• We comply with safe harbor provisions under 17 U.S.C. § 512
• Our response process includes review, removal, and notification procedures

2. Submitting a DMCA Takedown Notice

To submit a valid DMCA takedown notice to cutiesbank.com, follow these steps:

3. Required Information for Valid DMCA Notices

To comply with DMCA requirements (17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3)), your takedown notice MUST include the following elements:

1. Physical or Electronic Signature: A signature (physical or digital) of the copyright owner or authorized representative
2. Identification of Copyrighted Work: Detailed description of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed, including:
   • Title of the work
   • Registration number (if applicable)
   • Author/creator information
   • URL where the original work can be viewed
3. Identification of Infringing Material: Specific identification of the allegedly infringing material, including:
   • Exact URLs where infringing content appears
   • Descriptions of the infringing content
   • Date and time the content was posted (if known)
   • User ID or username of the alleged infringer (if available)
4. Contact Information: Sufficient contact information to allow us to reach you, including:
   • Full legal name
   • Physical address
   • Telephone number
   • Valid email address
   • Company/organization name (if applicable)
5. Good Faith Statement: A statement that you 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
6. Accuracy Statement: A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed
7. Proof of Authority: If acting on behalf of the copyright owner, documentation proving your authorization to act on their behalf

4. Counter-Notice Procedures

If you believe your content was removed in error or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notice under DMCA Section 512(g)(3).

Valid Counter-Notice Must Include:

• Your physical or electronic signature
• Identification of the removed material and its location before removal
• A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed by mistake or misidentification
• Your name, address, telephone number, and consent to jurisdiction of Federal District Court for judicial district in which address is located
• A statement that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notice

Counter-Notice Process:

1. Submit complete counter-notice to our designated agent
2. We will forward your counter-notice to the original complainant
3. The complainant has 10-14 business days to file a lawsuit
4. If no lawsuit is filed, we may restore the content at our discretion

5. Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with DMCA requirements, cutiesbank.com maintains a policy for terminating repeat infringers:

• We track all valid DMCA takedown notices received
• Users who receive multiple valid infringement notices may have their accounts terminated
• We reserve the right to terminate accounts at our discretion for repeated violations
• We may implement technical measures to prevent repeat infringement
• Appeals of account termination can be submitted to our compliance team

6. Non-Copyright Removal Requests

For content removal requests not involving copyright infringement, please note:

Request Type	Required Information	Processing Time
Trademark Infringement	Registration number, proof of use, specific URLs	3-5 business days
Privacy Violations	Proof of identity, specific content, legal basis	2-7 business days
Defamation/Libel	Court order or legal documentation	Immediate upon receipt of valid court order
Other Legal Violations	Specific law/code violation, supporting evidence	3-10 business days

7. Consequences of False Claims

Under DMCA Section 512(f), any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material is infringing may be subject to liability. This includes:

• Monetary damages incurred by the alleged infringer
• Court costs and attorneys' fees
• Potential criminal penalties for perjury
• Being barred from submitting future takedown requests
• Legal action for abuse of process

Important: Only submit takedown notices for content you genuinely believe infringes your copyrights. Do not use DMCA notices for competitive advantage, harassment, or other improper purposes.

8. Request Processing Timeline

Our standard processing times for different types of requests:

• Complete DMCA Notices: 24-72 hours for initial review and removal if valid
• Incomplete Notices: 3-7 days (additional time for information requests)
• Counter-Notices: 48 hours to forward to original complainant
• Repeat Infringer Actions: 5-10 business days for investigation
• Emergency Requests: Expedited processing available for clear cases of immediate harm

We process requests in the order they are received. Complex cases involving multiple parties or jurisdictions may require additional time.

9. Designated Copyright Agent

Send all DMCA notices and copyright-related communications to:

Submission Methods:

1. Email to [[email protected]] with "DMCA NOTICE" in subject line
2. Registered mail to physical address above
3. Other methods as specified in our contact information

10. International Copyright Considerations

cutiesbank.com respects international copyright treaties and conventions, including:

• Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works
• WIPO Copyright Treaty
• TRIPS Agreement
• EU Copyright Directive

International rights holders may submit takedown notices in accordance with their local laws, provided the notice includes equivalent information to DMCA requirements. We may require additional documentation for international requests.