Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
At WanderCOVE, we’re passionate about empowering creators. Our online platform allows users to unlock their artistic potential by designing and selling their own unique t-shirts and other merchandise. However, this creative freedom comes with the responsibility to respect the intellectual property of others. That’s why, alongside fostering creative expression, we prioritize upholding intellectual property rights.
Through our user agreements, we clearly prohibit the design or sale of any merchandise that infringes upon copyrights, trademarks, or any other intellectual property rights belonging to third parties. This commitment ensures a safe and ethical marketplace for both creators and customers.
If you believe that any user on WanderCOVE has potentially infringed your intellectual property rights, we encourage you to contact us using the dedicated procedure outlined below. We take all such claims seriously and work diligently to resolve them swiftly and fairly.
Remember, a thriving creative community rests on a foundation of respect for intellectual property. By working together, we can ensure that WanderCOVE remains a platform where creativity flourishes without compromising the rights of others.
A. Notice and Takedown Procedure
If you believe that your copyrighted work has been infringed on wandercove.com, you can submit a DMCA notice to our designated agent. Our designated agent is:
Ashley Bailey
Creative Manager
WanderCOVE
11516 Ceres St, Lorena, Texas 76655, United State
+1 (254) 312-8689
[email protected]
Your DMCA notice must include the following information:
- A description of the copyrighted work that you believe has been infringed. This should include the title of the work, the author, and the date of publication.
- A description of the infringing content. This should include the URL of the infringing content and a brief description of the content.
- Your contact information. This should include your name, address, phone number, and email address.
- A statement that you have a good faith belief that the infringing content is not authorized by the copyright holder.
- A statement that you are the copyright holder or are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright holder.
- You can submit your DMCA notice by mail, email, or fax. We recommend that you submit your DMCA notice by mail or fax, so that you have a record of your submission.
Once we receive your DMCA notice, we will review it to determine if it meets the requirements of the DMCA. If your DMCA notice meets the requirements, we will remove or disable access to the infringing content.
The infringing party may then submit a DMCA counter-notice. If we receive a DMCA counter-notice, we will review it to determine if it meets the requirements of the DMCA. If the DMCA counter-notice meets the requirements, we will restore access to the infringing content.
B. Counter-Notice Procedure
If you have received a notification about alleged copyright infringement of your design or merchandise on WanderCOVE, but believe it was issued in error or under a misinterpretation, you have the right to submit a counter-notice to our designated agent listed in Section A.
Your counter-notice must include the following information:
- Identification of the removed or disabled content: Provide a clear description of the content, including its location on WanderCOVE before it was removed.
- Statement of good faith belief: Declare under penalty of perjury that you believe the content was removed or disabled due to a mistake or misidentification.
- Your contact information: Include your full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
- Consent to jurisdiction: State that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal Court for the judicial district in which your address is located, or if outside the USA, for the judicial district in which WanderCOVE is located. You must also agree to accept service of process from the party who originally submitted the DMCA notice.
- Your signature: Provide your electronic or physical signature.
Upon receiving your counter-notice:
- WanderCOVE will send a copy to the original complaining party, informing them of the potential reinstatement of the content within 10 business days.
- The original complaining party has 10-14 business days to file a copyright infringement lawsuit against you in the designated court.
- If no lawsuit is filed, WanderCOVE may, at its discretion, restore or re-enable access to the disputed content within the aforementioned timeframe.
Please note:
- Filing a false counter-notice can expose you to significant legal liabilities.
- We recommend seeking legal advice if you have any doubts or complexities regarding the counter-notice process.
Additional resources:
- U.S. Copyright Office: https://www.copyright.gov/
- Digital Millennium Copyright Act: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/17/512
C. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Where can I find more information about the DMCA?
A: You can find more information about the DMCA on the website of the U.S. Copyright Office: https://www.copyright.gov/
Q: What can I do if I think someone is using my copyrighted work on WanderCOVE without permission?
A: If you believe that your copyrighted work is being used on WanderCOVE without your permission, you should submit a DMCA notice to our designated agent. You can find the contact information for our designated agent in Section A of this page.
Q: What happens if I receive a DMCA notice claiming my design or merchandise infringes someone else’s copyright?
A: If you receive a DMCA notice, you should carefully review the information provided. You have the right to submit a counter-notice if you believe the takedown was made in error. You can find information about the counter-notice process in Section B of this page.
Q: What is the difference between a DMCA notice and a lawsuit?
A: A DMCA notice is a legal document that requests an online service provider to remove or disable access to infringing content. A lawsuit is a formal legal action that could result in damages being awarded to the copyright holder.
Q: Can I get my account suspended or terminated for repeated copyright infringement?
A: Yes, WanderCOVE takes copyright infringement seriously and may suspend or terminate the accounts of users who repeatedly infringe the copyrights of others.
Q: Who should I contact if I have other questions about copyright on WanderCOVE?
A: If you have any other questions about copyright on WanderCOVE, you can contact our customer support team.