Copyright Policy & DMCA

1. Our Commitment to Intellectual Property Rights

LinKudu deeply respects the intellectual property rights of content creators, artists, writers, and all original content producers. We are committed to operating in full compliance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and other applicable copyright laws.

As a content curation platform, we understand the importance of balancing fair use practices with respect for copyright holders' rights. We have implemented comprehensive policies and procedures to address copyright concerns promptly and effectively.

2. Designated DMCA Agent

Our designated agent is authorized to receive and process all DMCA takedown notices and counter-notifications on behalf of LinKudu. All copyright-related communications should be directed to the contact information provided above.

3. DMCA Takedown Notice Procedure

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used on our platform without authorization, you may submit a takedown notice to our designated DMCA agent. To be effective under the DMCA, your notice must include all of the following information:

3.1 Required Information for Valid DMCA Notice

• Identification of the copyrighted work: A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed, including registration number if registered, or if multiple works are involved, a representative list of such works.
• Identification of infringing material: A description of the material that you claim is infringing and information sufficient to permit us to locate the material on our website (including specific URLs where the content appears).
• Contact information: Your name, address, telephone number, and email address where we can contact you.
• Good faith statement: A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
• Accuracy statement: A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
• Signature: Your physical or electronic signature (typing your full name constitutes an electronic signature).

3.2 Sample DMCA Notice Format

4. Our Response to Valid DMCA Notices

Upon receipt of a valid DMCA takedown notice that complies with all legal requirements, we will:

• Acknowledge receipt of your notice within 24 hours
• Promptly investigate the claimed infringement
• Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material if the claim is valid
• Notify the user who posted the content (if applicable) of the removal
• Document the takedown for our records and potential counter-notification purposes
• Provide you with confirmation once action has been taken

5. Counter-Notification Procedure

If you believe that material you posted was removed in error or misidentified in a DMCA takedown notice, you may file a counter-notification. A valid counter-notification must include:

5.1 Required Information for Counter-Notification

• Your physical or electronic signature
• Identification of the material that was removed and its location before removal
• A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed by mistake or misidentification
• Your name, address, and telephone number
• A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of Federal District Court for your judicial district (or if outside the US, any judicial district in which we may be found)
• A statement that you will accept service of process from the person who filed the original DMCA notice

5.2 Counter-Notification Process

Upon receiving a valid counter-notification, we will forward it to the original complainant. If the complainant does not file a court action within 10 business days, we may restore the removed content at our discretion.

6. Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with the DMCA and our commitment to protecting intellectual property rights, we have adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, users who are repeat infringers. We maintain records of DMCA notices and may suspend or terminate accounts that have received multiple valid takedown notices.

6.1 Three-Strike Policy

• First violation: Warning and content removal
• Second violation: Temporary account suspension and content review
• Third violation: Permanent account termination

We reserve the right to terminate accounts immediately for egregious violations or when legally required to do so.

7. Fair Use and Safe Harbor Provisions

7.1 Our Fair Use Practices

As a content curation platform, we operate under fair use principles for commentary, criticism, news reporting, and educational purposes. Our use of copyrighted material typically involves:

• Transformative curation and organization
• Editorial commentary and context
• Attribution and source linking
• Limited use necessary for identification and discovery

7.2 DMCA Safe Harbor Compliance

We qualify for and maintain DMCA safe harbor protections by:

• Promptly responding to valid takedown notices
• Maintaining a designated agent for copyright complaints
• Implementing a repeat infringer policy
• Not having actual knowledge of infringing activity
• Removing infringing content upon notification

8. Warning Against False Claims

Before submitting a DMCA takedown notice, please carefully consider whether the use of copyrighted material constitutes fair use. Factors to consider include:

• The purpose and character of the use (commercial vs. educational/commentary)
• The nature of the copyrighted work
• The amount and substantiality of the portion used
• The effect of the use on the market for the original work

9. International Copyright Considerations

We respect copyright laws in all jurisdictions where our users are located. While our primary compliance framework follows US DMCA procedures, we also honor valid copyright removal requests from other countries when they meet substantially similar requirements.

International copyright holders may use our DMCA process or contact us directly to address copyright concerns under their local laws.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Copyright Policy to reflect changes in law, our practices, or our services. We will post any material changes on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our service after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Additional Contact Information

For questions about this Copyright Policy or general copyright inquiries:

We are committed to working collaboratively with copyright holders to resolve any concerns while maintaining our platform's value to the creative community.