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DMCA Copyright Policy

Last Updated: January 26, 2025

Manuscript Publishing Platform respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and will respond promptly to notices of alleged copyright infringement.

1. Copyright Infringement Policy

We take copyright infringement seriously. Users who upload copyrighted material without authorization violate our Terms of Service and may face:

⚠️ Important: When you upload a manuscript, you certify that you are the copyright owner or have obtained necessary permissions. False certification may result in account termination and legal consequences.

2. Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice

If you believe that content on our Service infringes your copyright, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice. To be valid under the DMCA, your notice must include:

2.1 Required Information

  1. Identification of the copyrighted work: Describe the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed. If multiple works are involved, provide a representative list.
  2. Identification of the infringing material: Provide information reasonably sufficient to locate the material (e.g., manuscript ID, user account, upload date).
  3. Your contact information: Include your full name, address, telephone number, and email address.
  4. Good faith statement: Include the following 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: Include the following statement: "I swear, under penalty of perjury, that the information in this notification is accurate and that I am the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner."
  6. Physical or electronic signature: Provide a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent.

2.2 Where to Send DMCA Notices

Send your DMCA takedown notice to our designated Copyright Agent:

Email: dmca@scarter4workmanuscripthub.com
Subject Line: "DMCA Takedown Notice"

Postal Mail:
Copyright Agent
Manuscript Publishing Platform
[Address to be provided]
United States

2.3 DMCA Notice Template

You may use the following template:

To: Copyright Agent, Manuscript Publishing Platform
Subject: DMCA Takedown Notice

I, [Your Full Name], am the copyright owner (or authorized agent) of the following work:

[Description of copyrighted work]

I have a good faith belief that the following material infringes my copyright:

[Location/URL/Manuscript ID of infringing material]

My contact information:
Name: [Your Full Name]
Address: [Your Address]
Phone: [Your Phone Number]
Email: [Your Email]

I swear, under penalty of perjury, that:
1. The information in this notification is accurate
2. I am the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner
3. Use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law

Signature: [Your Signature]
Date: [Date]

3. Our Response to DMCA Notices

Upon receiving a valid DMCA takedown notice, we will:

  1. Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material promptly
  2. Notify the user who uploaded the content that it has been removed or disabled
  3. Provide the user with a copy of the DMCA notice
  4. Inform the user of their right to file a counter-notification

Response Time: We will respond to valid DMCA notices within 24-48 hours.

4. Filing a DMCA Counter-Notification

If you believe your content was removed by mistake or misidentification, you may file a DMCA counter-notification.

4.1 Required Information

Your counter-notification must include:

  1. Your contact information: Name, address, phone number, and email
  2. Identification of removed material: Description and location before removal
  3. 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."
  4. Consent to jurisdiction: "I consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which my address is located (or if outside the U.S., any judicial district where Manuscript Publishing Platform may be found), and I will accept service of process from the person who filed the original DMCA notice or their agent."
  5. Physical or electronic signature

4.2 Where to Send Counter-Notifications

Send counter-notifications to the same address as takedown notices:

Email: dmca@scarter4workmanuscripthub.com
Subject Line: "DMCA Counter-Notification"

4.3 Counter-Notification Process

After receiving a valid counter-notification:

  1. We will forward the counter-notification to the original complainant
  2. The complainant has 10-14 business days to file a court action seeking an injunction
  3. If no legal action is filed, we will restore the content within 14 business days

5. Repeat Infringer Policy

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for repeat copyright infringers.

5.1 Three-Strike Policy

5.2 Immediate Termination

We reserve the right to immediately terminate accounts in cases of:

6. False DMCA Claims

Warning: Filing a false or fraudulent DMCA notice is illegal and may result in:

Before filing a DMCA notice, ensure you have a valid copyright claim and that the material is actually infringing.

7. User Copyright Attestation

When uploading a manuscript, all users must check the following attestation:

"I certify that I am the copyright owner of this manuscript, or I have obtained all necessary permissions to upload and analyze this work. I understand that uploading copyrighted material without permission is illegal and may result in account termination and legal action."

By checking this box, you:

8. AI-Generated Content and Copyright

8.1 User Ownership

All AI-generated content created by our Service for your manuscripts (editing feedback, marketing materials, cover designs) belongs to you. You have full commercial rights to use this content.

8.2 Third-Party Content

If you upload manuscripts containing third-party content (quotes, lyrics, images), you are responsible for:

9. Fair Use Considerations

Not all uses of copyrighted material constitute infringement. Fair use may apply in cases of:

However, fair use is determined on a case-by-case basis and depends on factors like purpose, amount used, and market impact. When in doubt, seek legal advice or obtain permission.

10. International Copyright

We comply with international copyright treaties, including:

If you are located outside the United States and believe your copyright has been infringed, you may file a DMCA notice using the same process outlined above.

11. Contact Information

For copyright-related inquiries, contact our Copyright Agent:

DMCA Notices: dmca@scarter4workmanuscripthub.com
General Copyright Questions: legal@scarter4workmanuscripthub.com
Support: support@scarter4workmanuscripthub.com

This DMCA Policy is part of our commitment to protecting intellectual property rights. We take copyright seriously and will act swiftly to address infringement claims.