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DMCA

At iBerkshires.org, we respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), we have established the following policy for handling copyright infringement claims.

What Is the DMCA?

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is a U.S. law that protects copyrighted material online. It provides a legal framework for copyright owners to notify website operators of alleged infringements and request the removal of infringing content.

Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used on iBerkshires.org without permission, you may submit a DMCA notice to us. The notice must include the following information:

  1. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
  2. Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and where it is located on the site.
  3. Contact information of the complaining party, including an email address and phone number.
  4. A statement that the complaining party has a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner.
  5. A statement that the information in the notification is accurate and that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
  6. A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.

How to Submit a DMCA Notice

To submit a DMCA notice, please send all the required information to our designated DMCA agent via email provided on our Contact Us page.

What Happens After You Submit a DMCA Notice?

Once we receive a properly formatted DMCA notice, we will:

  1. Remove or disable access to the infringing material.
  2. Notify the user responsible for the content about the DMCA claim and provide them with an opportunity to respond.

Filing a Counter-Notice

If you believe that material you posted on iBerkshires.org was removed or disabled as a result of a mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notice. Your counter-notice must include the following information:

  1. Identification of the material that was removed and where it appeared before it was removed.
  2. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of a mistake or misidentification.
  3. Your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
  4. You consent to the jurisdiction of the federal district court for the judicial district where your address is located. Conversely, if you are outside of the United States, you consent to the jurisdiction of any judicial district where we may be found. Additionally, this agreement ensures that any legal matters will be handled in the appropriate jurisdiction. You also agree to accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notice or their agent.
  5. Your physical or electronic signature.

How to Submit a Counter-Notice

To submit a counter-notice, please send all the required information to our designated DMCA agent. You can find the agent’s email on the Contact Us page.

Repeat Infringer Policy

iBerkshires.org reserves the right to terminate the accounts of users who are repeat infringers of copyright.