DMCA Copyright Policy

What is DMCA?

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is a U.S. law that provides a framework for addressing copyright infringement on digital platforms. This policy explains how OpenMirai handles copyright infringement reports and protects intellectual property rights.

Our Commitment: We respect intellectual property rights and are committed to responding to legitimate copyright infringement reports while protecting the rights of all users.

What This Policy Covers

Copyright Protection:

Original Content: Protection for original creative works
Intellectual Property: Respect for copyrights, trademarks, and patents
Fair Use: Understanding of legitimate fair use of copyrighted materials
Educational Use: Special considerations for educational content
User Rights: Protection of users' legitimate rights

What We Don't Allow:

Unauthorized Copying: Using content without permission
Copyright Infringement: Violating others' intellectual property rights
Plagiarism: Passing off others' work as your own
Trademark Violations: Using others' brand names or logos
Patent Infringement: Violating patent rights

How to Report Copyright Infringement

Required Information:

To file a copyright infringement report, you must provide:

Your Contact Information: Name, address, phone number, and email
Copyright Owner: Proof that you own the copyright or are authorized to act
Infringing Content: Specific description of where the content appears
Original Work: Description of your original copyrighted work
Good Faith Statement: Statement that you believe the use is unauthorized
Accuracy Statement: Statement that the information is accurate
Authorization: Statement that you're authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

Report Format:

Email us at: heretohelp@openmirai.com

Subject Line: "DMCA Copyright Infringement Report"

Required Information:

1. Your Name and Contact Information:
   - Full Name:
   - Address:
   - Phone Number:
   - Email Address:

2. Copyright Owner Information:
   - Copyright Owner Name:
   - Your Relationship to Copyright Owner:
   - Proof of Ownership or Authorization:

3. Infringing Content Description:
   - URL or Location on Platform:
   - Specific Content Description:
   - Date First Discovered:

4. Original Work Description:
   - Title of Original Work:
   - Type of Work (e.g., text, image, video):
   - Date of Creation:
   - Registration Number (if applicable):

5. Good Faith Statement:
   "I have a good faith belief that the use of the material described above is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law."

6. Accuracy Statement:
   "The information in this notification is accurate, and I am authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner."

7. Electronic Signature:
   - Your Full Name:
   - Date:

How We Process DMCA Reports

Initial Review:

Report Validation: We verify that all required information is provided
Content Identification: We locate the reported content on our platform
Preliminary Assessment: We assess whether the report appears legitimate
User Notification: We notify the user who posted the content

Investigation Process:

Content Review: We review the reported content for potential infringement
User Response: We give users an opportunity to respond to the report
Evidence Evaluation: We evaluate evidence from both parties
Legal Assessment: We assess the legal merits of the claim

Resolution Actions:

Content Removal: We may remove content that clearly infringes copyright
User Warning: We may warn users about copyright violations
Account Suspension: We may suspend accounts for repeated violations
Legal Referral: We may refer serious cases to legal authorities

User Rights and Counter-Notifications

If Your Content is Reported:

Notification: You'll receive notification of the copyright claim
Response Opportunity: You have the right to respond to the claim
Counter-Notification: You can file a counter-notification if appropriate
Legal Representation: You can seek legal advice if needed

Filing a Counter-Notification:

If you believe your content was removed in error, you can file a counter-notification:

Required Information:

1. Your Contact Information:
   - Full Name:
   - Address:
   - Phone Number:
   - Email Address:

2. Content Description:
   - Removed Content Description:
   - Original Location:
   - Date of Removal:

3. Good Faith Statement:
   "I have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification."

4. Consent to Local Federal Court:
   "I consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which my address is located."

5. Electronic Signature:
   - Your Full Name:
   - Date:

False Claims and Penalties

False DMCA Reports:

Legal Consequences: False DMCA reports can have legal consequences
Penalties: Perjury penalties may apply to false statements
User Protection: We protect users from false copyright claims
Investigation: We investigate potentially false reports

Protection Against False Claims:

Evidence Review: We carefully review evidence from both parties
User Rights: We protect users' legitimate rights to their content
Legal Standards: We apply legal standards to assess claims
Appeal Process: Users can appeal content removal decisions

Educational Use and Fair Use

Educational Content Considerations:

Fair Use: Educational use may qualify as fair use
Academic Freedom: We respect academic freedom and educational use
Citation Requirements: Proper citation may protect against infringement claims
Permission: When in doubt, seek permission from copyright owners