1. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Notice
Mingrow respects the intellectual property rights of creators and businesses, and expects all users of our platform to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (17 U.S.C. § 512), we respond expeditiously to valid claims of copyright infringement involving content hosted on or transmitted through the Mingrow platform.
2. Reporting Copyright Infringement
If you believe that content on the Mingrow platform infringes your copyright, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice to our designated agent. Upon receipt of a compliant notice, we will investigate and remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content promptly, typically within 2–5 business days.
3. Requirements for a Valid DMCA Notice
To be valid, your DMCA notice must include: (1) Your physical or electronic signature as the copyright owner or authorized representative; (2) Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed; (3) Identification of the infringing material and its location or URL on the platform; (4) Your contact information including name, address, phone number, and email; (5) A statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized; (6) A statement under penalty of perjury that your notice is accurate and you are authorized to act.
4. Designated Copyright Agent
Send formal DMCA notices to our designated agent: Mingrow Legal Team, Email: info@mingrow.com with subject line "DMCA Takedown Notice". We do not accept DMCA notices submitted by methods other than the above. Please ensure your notice is complete before submitting to avoid delays.
5. Counter-Notice Procedure
If you believe content was removed due to a mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notice to info@mingrow.com. A valid counter-notice must include: your contact information, identification of the removed content and its previous location, a statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the content was removed in error, and your consent to federal court jurisdiction.
6. Repeat Infringer Policy
Mingrow has a zero-tolerance policy for repeat copyright infringers. In accordance with DMCA Section 512(i), we will terminate the accounts of users who are found to repeatedly infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others. Account terminations under this policy are not eligible for refunds.
7. Limitations & Abuse
Submitting a false or misleading DMCA notice may expose you to civil liability under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f). Mingrow will not process fraudulent, vexatious, or clearly unfounded DMCA notices. We reserve the right to seek damages, including attorney fees, from parties who abuse the DMCA process.
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