At BiographyToday.co.uk, we respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. It is our policy to respond to clear notices of alleged copyright infringement that comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). This page outlines the procedure to follow if you believe your copyrighted work has been used or accessed on our website in a way that constitutes copyright infringement.
Notification of Copyright Infringement
If you believe that content available on or through BiographyToday.co.uk infringes upon one or more of your copyrights, please provide a written notification (a “DMCA Notice”) containing the following information to our designated copyright agent listed below.
A DMCA Notice must include the following information:
- A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.
- Identification of the copyrighted work(s) that you claim has been infringed upon. If multiple copyrighted works are covered by a single notification, please provide a representative list of such works.
- Identification of the material that you claim is infringing (or is the subject of infringing activity) and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, including, at a minimum, the URL of the specific page or pages on our website where the material is located.
- Your contact information, including your full legal name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
- A statement by you that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- A statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf.
Filing a Counter-Notification
If you believe that material you posted on our website was removed (or access to it was disabled) due to a mistake or misidentification, you may file a Counter-Notification with us. Your Counter-Notification must include the following information:
- Your physical or electronic signature.
- Identification of the material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled and the location at which the material appeared before it was removed or disabled.
- A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good-faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification of the material.
- Your full legal name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
- A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal district court in your area (or the judicial district in which your address is located), and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notification or an agent of such person.
Repeat Infringers
In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable laws, BiographyToday.co.uk maintains a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances and at our sole discretion, the accounts or access of users who are deemed to be repeat infringers. We may also, at our sole discretion, limit access to the site and/or terminate the accounts of any users who infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others, regardless of whether there is a repeat infringement.
Fair Use
We believe in and actively support the principles of Fair Use. Our website is dedicated to biographical research, educational content, and commentary. Any images, excerpts, or material included on this site that may be subject to copyright are used strictly for informational, educational, and editorial purposes under the doctrine of Fair Use, as defined in Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. If you believe your material has been used in a manner that falls outside of Fair Use, please contact us immediately.
Content Removal Process
Upon receiving a valid and complete DMCA Notice, we will act expeditiously to remove or disable access to the infringing material. We will also make a good-faith effort to contact the user who posted the affected content so they may respond with a Counter-Notification if they believe the removal was in error.
Changes to This DMCA Policy
We reserve the right to modify, update, or change this DMCA Policy at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be posted on this page. By continuing to use BiographyToday.co.uk, you acknowledge and agree to be bound by the most current version of this DMCA Policy.
Contact Information for Copyright Notices
All DMCA Notices and Counter-Notifications should be directed to our designated agent. Please use the following contact details:
Email: farrukhbiographytoday@gmail.com