An Infringement Policy for a website outlines the procedures and guidelines for addressing claims of intellectual property (IP) violations, such as copyright, trademark, or patent infringement. It ensures that the website respects the intellectual property rights of others and provides a clear process for reporting and resolving infringement claims.

Here’s a sample Infringement Policy tailored for a website like SitamarhiOnline.com

Infringement Policy for SitamarhiOnline.com

At SitamarhiOnline.com, we respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. This policy outlines the steps to report infringement and how we handle such claims.

1. Reporting Copyright or Intellectual Property Infringement

If you believe that your work has been copied or used in a way that constitutes copyright or intellectual property infringement, please provide the following information to our designated Copyright Agent:

  1. Your Contact Information:
    • Full name, address, phone number, and email address.
  2. Description of the Infringed Work:
    • A detailed description of the copyrighted work or intellectual property you claim has been infringed.
  3. Location of Infringing Material:
    • The URL or specific location on SitamarhiOnline.com where the infringing material is located.
  4. Proof of Ownership:
    • Evidence that you are the owner of the copyrighted work or intellectual property (e.g., registration number, proof of creation).
  5. Statement of Good Faith:
    • A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the owner, its agent, or the law.
  6. Statement of Accuracy:
    • A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information provided is accurate and that you are the owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner.
  7. Electronic Signature:
    • A physical or electronic signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner.

Send the above information to our Copyright Agent at:

  • Email: ro*************@gm***.com

2. Actions We Take

Upon receiving a valid infringement claim, we will:

  1. Review the Claim: Assess the provided information to determine its validity.
  2. Remove or Disable Access: If the claim is valid, we will remove or disable access to the infringing material.
  3. Notify the User: Inform the user who posted the material about the infringement claim and the removal.
  4. Repeat Infringers: Users who repeatedly infringe intellectual property rights may have their accounts terminated.

3. Counter-Notification

If you believe your content was wrongly removed due to a mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification. Include:

  1. Your contact information.
  2. A description of the removed content and its original location.
  3. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the content was removed by mistake or misidentification.
  4. Your consent to the jurisdiction of the courts in [Your City/State], India.
  5. Your physical or electronic signature.

Send the counter-notification to our Copyright Agent. If valid, we may restore the removed content within 10-14 business days.

4. Disclaimer

  • SitamarhiOnline.com is not responsible for content posted by users. However, we take infringement claims seriously and will act promptly to address valid claims.
  • Submitting a false or misleading infringement claim may result in legal consequences.

5. Contact Information

For infringement claims or questions, contact our Copyright Agent:

  • Email: ro*************@gm***.com