DMCA Copyright Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 1, 2025

1. Policy Overview

Sitecron LLC respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. This Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA") policy outlines our procedures for responding to claims of copyright infringement.

2. Copyright Infringement Claims

2.1 Notification Requirements

If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed on our platform, please provide our Designated Copyright Agent with a written notice containing:

Required Information: 1. Physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative 2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed, or a representative list if multiple works 3. Identification of the infringing material with sufficient detail to locate it on our service 4. Contact information including address, telephone number, and email address 5. Statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner 6. Statement of accuracy made under penalty of perjury that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

2.2 Designated Copyright Agent

Send DMCA notices to:

Sitecron LLC Copyright Agent
Email: dmca@sitecronllc.com
Address: Sitecron LLC, DMCA Agent
Phone: Available upon request

3. Counter-Notification Process

3.1 If Your Content Was Removed

If you believe your content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notification containing:

Required Information: 1. Your physical or electronic signature 2. Identification of removed content and its location before removal 3. Statement under penalty of perjury that removal resulted from mistake or misidentification 4. Your contact information including address, telephone number, and email 5. Consent to jurisdiction of Federal District Court for your address 6. Agreement to accept service of process from the complaining party

3.2 Counter-Notification Process

1. Submit counter-notification to our Copyright Agent
2. We forward your counter-notification to the original complainant
3. If no court action is filed within 10-14 business days, we may restore the content
4. We will notify you of our decision

4. Repeat Infringer Policy

4.1 Account Termination

We maintain a policy of terminating accounts of users who are repeat infringers in appropriate circumstances, including: - Multiple valid DMCA takedown notices - Pattern of infringing behavior - Disregard for intellectual property rights

4.2 Determination Process

• We review each case individually
• Consider the nature and severity of violations
• Evaluate user response and cooperation
• May provide warnings before termination

5. Safe Harbor Compliance

5.1 Service Provider Status

Sitecron LLC qualifies for DMCA safe harbor protection as we: - Do not have actual knowledge of infringing activity - Act expeditiously to remove infringing content upon notice - Have designated a copyright agent - Maintain a repeat infringer policy

5.2 User Content

• Users are responsible for content they upload or share
• We do not pre-screen user-generated content
• Removal decisions are based on valid DMCA notices
• We maintain records of takedown requests and responses

6. Misrepresentation

6.1 False Claims

Knowingly making false statements in a DMCA notice or counter-notification may result in: - Liability for damages under Section 512(f) of the DMCA - Perjury charges under applicable law - Account termination - Legal action for abuse of process

6.2 Good Faith Requirement

All notices must be submitted in good faith with: - Reasonable belief in the validity of the claim - Accurate representation of facts - Proper authorization to act - Compliance with legal requirements

7. International Copyright

7.1 Global Compliance

We respect copyright laws in all jurisdictions where we operate, including: - United States Copyright Act - Berne Convention requirements - European Copyright Directive - Other applicable international treaties

7.2 Jurisdictional Considerations

• Primary compliance with U.S. DMCA procedures
• Recognition of foreign copyright judgments
• Cooperation with international enforcement efforts
• Adaptation to local legal requirements where necessary

8. Educational Resources

8.1 Fair Use Guidelines

Not all uses of copyrighted material constitute infringement. Fair use may apply for: - Commentary and criticism - News reporting - Educational purposes - Parody and transformative use

Note: Fair use is a complex legal doctrine. When in doubt, seek legal counsel.

8.2 Public Domain

Works in the public domain are not subject to copyright protection, including: - Works with expired copyrights - Works explicitly released to public domain - Government works (in many jurisdictions) - Facts and ideas (as opposed to expression)

9. Platform-Specific Policies

9.1 Lead Generation Data

• Business contact information from public sources generally not copyrightable
• Compiled databases may have copyright protection
• Respect terms of service of data sources
• Comply with database rights where applicable

9.2 User-Generated Content

• Email templates and campaigns may be copyrightable
• Users retain ownership of original content
• Licensed use for platform operation
• Respect third-party content in user uploads

10. Response Timeline

10.1 Processing Schedule

• Acknowledgment: Within 24 hours of receipt
• Review: Completed within 3-5 business days
• Action: Taken within 24 hours of review completion
• Notification: Sent immediately upon action

10.2 Expedited Processing

For urgent matters involving: - Ongoing commercial harm - Time-sensitive content - Legal proceedings - Safety concerns

Contact our Copyright Agent directly for expedited review.

11. Contact Information

Primary Contact: Email: dmca@sitecronllc.com

Legal Department: Email: legal@sitecronllc.com

Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST

Emergency Contact: Available for urgent copyright matters

12. Legal Disclaimer

This policy is designed to comply with the DMCA and other applicable laws. It does not constitute legal advice. For specific legal questions: - Consult qualified legal counsel - Review current copyright law - Consider jurisdiction-specific requirements - Understand fair use limitations

13. Policy Updates

We may update this policy to reflect: - Changes in copyright law - Court decisions affecting DMCA procedures - Platform updates and new features - Best practices in copyright compliance

Material changes will be communicated through email and website notices.

14. Acknowledgment

By using Sitecron Leads, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with this DMCA Copyright Policy.

Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Version: 1.0