DMCA

DMCA COPYRIGHT POLICY

Introduction

This DMCA Policy applies solely to reports of allegedly copyright-infringing content published on the FansyMe platform at www.fansyme.com.

Although FansyMe is not based in the United States, we respect the intellectual property rights of copyright holders and have voluntarily chosen to comply with the notification and takedown procedures of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA"). FansyMe qualifies as a "Service Provider" within the meaning of 17 U.S.C. § 512(k)(1) of the DMCA and is accordingly entitled to certain protections from copyright infringement claims under the DMCA's safe harbour provisions.

For all customer service, billing, or account-related enquiries, please contact FansyMe through the appropriate support channels. These must not be submitted through the DMCA process.

Submitting a Notice of Claimed Infringement

If you believe that content published on FansyMe infringes your copyright, you may submit a written notification ("Notice") to our Designated Agent (details below). To be valid under 17 U.S.C. § 512, your Notice must include all of the following:

(a) An electronic or physical signature of the person authorised to act on behalf of the copyright owner;

(b) A clear description of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed;

(d) Your full name, address, telephone number, and email address;

(e) A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorised by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and

(f) A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information provided is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or are authorised to act on the copyright owner's behalf.

Notices that do not substantially comply with these requirements may be rejected or delayed.

Designated Agent

All DMCA Notices must be sent exclusively to our Designated Agent:

Email: [email protected]

Please do not submit any other requests or communications to this address. Our Designated Agent is authorised solely to receive valid DMCA Notices and counter-notifications. The Agent is not authorised to accept service of formal legal process, and any broader agency relationship beyond what is required to receive valid DMCA Notices is expressly disclaimed.

Further information about the DMCA may be found at: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/17/512

Abuse of the DMCA Process

Submitting false or misleading DMCA Notices or counter-notifications, or otherwise abusing the DMCA procedures, may result in legal liability under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), including liability for damages, court costs, and attorneys' fees. These procedures apply only to copyright infringement claims and must not be used for other disputes or complaints. FansyMe reserves the right to investigate and take appropriate action against any misuse of this process.

How FansyMe Responds to DMCA Notices

Upon receipt of a valid DMCA Notice, FansyMe will promptly remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material and, where appropriate, notify the affected User.

If a Notice is substantially compliant but incomplete, FansyMe may attempt to contact the submitting party to request clarification or additional information, without any obligation to do so.

It is FansyMe's policy, in appropriate circumstances, to terminate the accounts of Users who are repeat copyright infringers.

Counter-Notifications

If content has been removed or disabled pursuant to a DMCA Notice and the affected User believes this was the result of mistake or misidentification, the User may submit a counter-notification in accordance with 17 U.S.C. § 512(g). Any counter-notification must include all of the following:

(a) Identification of the material that was removed or disabled and its prior location on FansyMe, preferably including specific URLs;

(b) A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the User has a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification;

(d) A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the federal district court in the district where the User is located, or — if the User is located outside the United States — any judicial district in which FansyMe may be found, and consenting to service of process from the original complaining party or their agent.

Counter-notifications must be signed and submitted to our Designated Agent at [email protected].

Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, FansyMe may forward it to the original complaining party. Unless FansyMe receives notice that the complaining party has filed a court action seeking injunctive relief, FansyMe may restore access to the removed material within ten to fourteen (10–14) business days after receipt of the counter-notification.

Language Requirement

All DMCA Notices and counter-notifications must be submitted in either English or German. Notices submitted in other languages may be deemed non-compliant and disregarded.

Modifications to this Policy

FansyMe reserves the right to modify or update this DMCA Policy at any time. Users and rights holders are encouraged to review this page periodically.