Respecting Intellectual Property Rights
At TheCastleApp.org, we are dedicated to upholding the principles of intellectual property rights and ensuring compliance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). We take copyright infringement seriously and are committed to addressing any such claims promptly and effectively. If you believe your copyrighted material has been used without authorization on our platform, please follow the steps below to report it.
1. Reporting Copyright Violation
If you are a copyright owner or an authorized representative and believe that your work has been used in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, you may submit a formal DMCA notice. Your notice must include the following details:
- Identification of the Copyrighted Work: Provide a clear description of the copyrighted material you claim has been infringed.
- Location of the Infringing Content: Include specific URLs or other identifying information to help us locate the material in question.
- Your Contact Information: Provide your full name, mailing address, phone number, and email address so we can reach you regarding your claim.
- Statement of Good Faith: A declaration that you believe, in good faith, that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- Accuracy Statement: A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
- Signature: A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative.
Please send your DMCA notice to: contact@thecastleapp.org.
2. Submitting a Counter-Notification
If you believe that your content was removed or disabled as a result of a mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification. Your counter-notification must include:
- Your Contact Information: Your full name, address, phone number, and email address.
- Description of the Removed Content: Identify the material that was removed or disabled and its location before removal.
- Statement of Good Faith: A statement that you believe, in good faith, that the material was removed or disabled due to a mistake or misidentification.
- Jurisdiction Consent: A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the federal court in your area or where TheCastleApp.org operates.
- Signature: Your physical or electronic signature.
Submit your counter-notification to: contact@thecastleapp.org.
3. Policy on Repeat Violation
In compliance with the DMCA, TheCastleApp.org has a policy to terminate accounts of repeat infringers. Users who receive multiple valid copyright infringement notices may have their access restricted or permanently disabled.
4. Limitation of Liability
TheCastleApp.org is not liable for any damages resulting from the removal of content in response to DMCA notices or counter-notices. We act in good faith to comply with legal obligations.
5. Changes to This DMCA Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” We recommend reviewing this page regularly to stay informed.
6. Contact Us
For any DMCA-related inquiries, please contact us at:
Email: contact@thecastleapp.org
We are committed to resolving copyright issues quickly and fairly while maintaining a safe and respectful environment for all users.