Legal

DMCA Policy

How to report copyright infringement on the Shieldra services, how to file a counter-notice, and how to reach our designated copyright agent.

Key takeaways

  • Send infringement notifications to our designated copyright agent at legal@shieldra.ai.
  • A valid notification must contain the six elements required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(c).
  • If your material was removed by mistake, you may file a counter-notice under § 512(g)(3).
  • Knowingly misrepresenting that material is infringing can create liability for damages under § 512(f).

Reporting copyright infringement

If you believe material located on or accessible through the Shieldra services infringes a copyright you own or control, you may submit a notification under 17 U.S.C. § 512(c) by providing our designated copyright agent with the following in writing:

  • A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
  • Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
  • Identification of the material claimed to be infringing, with information sufficient for us to locate it — URLs are helpful
  • Information sufficient for us to contact you, such as an address, telephone number, and email address
  • A statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
  • A statement that the information is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

Counter-notice and repeat infringers

If you believe material you posted was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notice with our agent containing the elements required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(3).

Shieldra has a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, the accounts of users determined to be repeat infringers.

Designated copyright agent

DMCA Agent — Shieldra AI, Inc. Email: legal@shieldra.ai. Postal address available on request.

Please note that under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material is infringing may be liable for damages.

Frequently asked questions

How do I submit a DMCA takedown notice to Shieldra?

Send a written notification to our designated copyright agent at legal@shieldra.ai containing the six elements required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(c): a signature, identification of the work, identification of the infringing material, your contact information, a good-faith belief statement, and an accuracy statement under penalty of perjury.

What if my content was removed by mistake?

You may file a counter-notice with our designated agent containing the elements required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(3).

What happens to repeat infringers?

Shieldra has a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, the accounts of users determined to be repeat infringers.