eccandc.org (“the Site,” “we,” “our,” “us”) respects the intellectual property rights of individuals, creators, and organizations.
We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and the Indian Copyright Act, 1957 (Section 52 – Fair Use) to ensure proper handling of copyrighted material.
This DMCA Policy explains how copyright owners can report violations, request removal of materials, and how eccandc.org processes these requests.
1. Our Commitment to Copyright Protection
eccandc.org publishes news, educational content, commentary, and informative articles.
We follow strict guidelines to ensure that:
- We do not intentionally infringe on copyrighted content.
- All media is used under Fair Use principles for purposes such as reporting, research, education, criticism, commentary, and parody.
- We credit sources wherever applicable.
- We promptly respond to copyright complaints.
2. Use of Third-Party Media
We may use images, videos, quotes, and references from third-party sources as allowed under Fair Use. These materials are:
- Collected from publicly accessible online platforms
- Used for journalistic or educational value
- Not used for commercial resale
- Not intended to violate intellectual property rights
If any copyrighted content appears unintentionally, it is our policy to remove or replace it.
3. Filing a DMCA Takedown Request
If you believe your copyrighted work has been posted on eccandc.org without permission, you may submit a DMCA Takedown Notice.
3.1 Required Information
Your DMCA notice must include:
- Identification of the copyrighted work you claim is infringed.
- Direct URL(s) of the infringing material on eccandc.org.
- Your contact details:
- Full Name
- Email Address
- Phone Number (optional)
- Address
- A statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is not authorized.
- A statement that the information provided is accurate and truthful.
- Confirmation that you are the copyright owner or authorized representative.
- Your electronic or physical signature.
3.2 Where to Send DMCA Notices
📧 Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: DMCA Takedown Request
4. What Happens After We Receive Your DMCA Notice
Once we receive a valid DMCA notice:
- We will review the complaint within 2–3 business days.
- If valid, we will remove or disable access to the infringing content.
- We will notify the user (if identifiable) who posted the material.
We may request more information if the notice is incomplete. Removed content may be replaced with a placeholder note.
5. Counter-Notification Process
If your content was removed by mistake or misidentification, you may file a Counter-Notice.
Your Counter-Notice must include:
- Identification of the removed content and its previous location.
- A statement under penalty of perjury that the removal was a mistake.
- Your name, address, and email.
- A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the courts in your country.
- Your electronic or physical signature.
Send Counter-Notices to:
📧 [email protected]
We may restore the content within 8–14 business days unless the copyright owner files a legal action.
6. Repeat Infringer Policy
We may suspend, terminate, or block users who repeatedly submit copyrighted material without permission.
We follow a 3-strike policy, but severe violations may result in immediate action.
7. No Legal Advice Provided
This DMCA page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
For legal concerns, consult an attorney or copyright expert.
8. Good-Faith Disclaimer
We strive to:
- Respect intellectual property rights
- Respond promptly to complaints
- Handle copyright issues transparently
Inadvertent errors may occur, and we appreciate your cooperation in resolving them.
9. Contact Information
For DMCA complaints, copyright questions, or media removal requests, contact us:
📧 [email protected]
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