Introduction

GMH Social respects the intellectual property rights of others and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). This policy explains how GMH Social handles copyright infringement claims, ensuring a fair and transparent process for content creators, copyright owners, and users.

1. Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe content on GMH Social infringes your copyright, you can submit a DMCA takedown notice. The notice must include the following:

Identification of the copyrighted work: A detailed description or a link to the work.

Identification of the infringing material: Provide the URL or specific location of the content on GMH Social.

Your contact information: Full name, mailing address, phone number, and email address.

A statement of good faith: Confirm that you believe the use of the material is unauthorized.

A statement of accuracy: Certify that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorised to act on their behalf.

Your signature: Physical or electronic.

Send your DMCA notice to join@gmh.social or through our contact form on the website.

2. Responding to Takedown Notices

Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice:

GMH Social will promptly remove or disable access to the infringing content.

The user who uploaded the content will be notified and provided with details of the claim.

3. Counter-Notification

If you believe your content was removed in error or is not infringing, you can file a counter-notification. This must include:

Identification of the removed content: Specify the material and its location before removal.

A statement of good faith: Confirm under penalty of perjury that the removal was a mistake or that you are authorised to use the content.

Your contact information: Full name, mailing address, phone number, and email address.

Consent to jurisdiction: Agree to the jurisdiction of the courts in the United States.

Your signature: Physical or electronic.

Send your counter-notification to join@gmh.social.

4. Repeat Infringers

GMH Social has a zero-tolerance policy for repeat copyright infringement. Accounts found to repeatedly infringe copyrights will be terminated.

5. Limitation of Liability

GMH Social acts as an intermediary platform and is not liable for user-generated content. By complying with the DMCA, GMH Social is protected under the DMCA’s “safe harbor” provisions.

6. False Claims

Submitting a false DMCA notice or counter-notification is a serious offense and may result in legal consequences.

7. Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding this DMCA Policy, please contact us at:

Email: join@gmh.social