DMCA Policy

1. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Compliance

Skooly respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and will respond to valid copyright infringement claims.

This policy outlines our procedures for handling copyright infringement claims and our commitment to protecting intellectual property rights.

2. Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide our designated copyright agent with the following information:

2.1 Required Information

• A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative
• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
• Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and information sufficient to locate it (including the specific URL)
• Your contact information (name, address, telephone number, and email address)
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
• A statement that the information in the notification is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

2.2 How to Submit a DMCA Notice

Please send your DMCA notice to our designated copyright agent:

Note: Please include "DMCA Notice" in the subject line of your email for faster processing.

3. Our Response to DMCA Notices

3.1 Initial Response

Upon receipt of a valid DMCA notice, we will:

• Acknowledge receipt of the notice within 24 hours
• Review the claim for completeness and validity
• Investigate the alleged infringement
• Take appropriate action as required by law

3.2 Actions We May Take

If we determine that a valid copyright infringement has occurred, we may:

• Remove or disable access to the infringing material
• Notify the user who posted the material
• Provide the user with a copy of the DMCA notice
• Inform the user of their right to file a counter-notification
• Terminate repeat infringers' accounts

4. Counter-Notification Process

If you believe that your material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification.

4.1 Counter-Notification Requirements

Your counter-notification must include:

• Your physical or electronic signature
• Identification of the material that was removed or disabled and its location before removal
• A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification
• Your name, address, and telephone number
• A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in your district
• A statement that you will accept service of process from the person who filed the original DMCA notice

4.2 Counter-Notification Process

Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification:

• We will provide the original complainant with a copy of the counter-notification
• We will inform them that we will restore the material in 10 business days
• We will restore the material unless we receive notice that a court action has been filed
• The original complainant has 10 business days to file a court action to prevent restoration

5. Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with the DMCA, we maintain a policy of terminating accounts of users who are repeat infringers. A user will be considered a repeat infringer if they have been the subject of more than one valid DMCA notice.

We reserve the right to terminate accounts at any time for users who repeatedly infringe copyrights, even if they have not reached the threshold of multiple valid notices.

6. False Claims and Penalties

6.1 Penalties for False Claims

Anyone who knowingly materially misrepresents that material is infringing may be liable for damages, including costs and attorneys' fees, incurred by the alleged infringer.

6.2 Our Right to Reject Notices

We reserve the right to reject DMCA notices that:

• Are incomplete or do not contain all required information
• Are submitted in bad faith or for improper purposes
• Do not identify specific copyrighted works
• Are submitted by someone not authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

7. Our Role as a Service Provider

Skooly is a URL shortening service that provides technical means for users to create shortened links. We do not:

• Review or monitor the content of URLs before they are shortened
• Control the content of destination websites
• Host or store the content that URLs redirect to
• Have knowledge of specific infringing activity unless properly notified

We act as a conduit for information and will respond promptly to valid DMCA notices in accordance with the law.

8. International Copyright Protection

While the DMCA is a U.S. law, we respect international copyright laws and will respond to valid copyright infringement claims from any jurisdiction. We may also comply with similar notice-and-takedown procedures under other applicable laws.

9. Contact Information

For all DMCA-related matters, please contact our designated copyright agent:

Note: This contact information is provided exclusively for copyright infringement claims. For other inquiries, please use our general contact information.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this DMCA Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.