DMCA Policy – JACE.org.uk

At JACE.org.uk, we respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. In compliance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), we have established procedures to respond to claims of copyright infringement occurring on our website or through our services.

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been infringed upon or used unlawfully on our platform, please follow the procedure outlined below.

Reporting a Copyright Infringement (DMCA Notice)

To file a valid DMCA Notice of Alleged Infringement, please provide the following information in writing to our Designated Copyright Agent:

  1. Identification of the Copyrighted Work: Clearly identify the copyrighted work(s) that you claim have been infringed. If multiple works are involved, a representative list is acceptable.
  2. Identification of the Infringing Material: Provide specific details regarding the location of the allegedly infringing material on our site, including at minimum the URL where it appears.
  3. Your Contact Information: Include your full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address (if available).
  4. Statement of Good Faith Belief: Include the statement:

    “I hereby state that I have a good faith belief that the disputed use of the copyrighted material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law (e.g., as a fair use).”

  5. Accuracy and Authority Statement: Include the statement:

    “I hereby state that the information in this Notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that I am the owner, or authorized to act on behalf of the owner, of the copyright or of an exclusive right under the copyright that is allegedly infringed.”

  6. Signature: Provide your physical or electronic signature.

Once received, our Designated Copyright Agent will review the notice and may take appropriate action, including removal of the content and/or termination of the user’s account if warranted.

Send Your DMCA Notice To:

Designated Copyright Agent
Copyright Agent
JACE.org.uk DMCA Division
[email protected]

Counter Notification (Response to Takedown)

If you believe that your content was removed due to a mistake or misidentification, you may submit a Counter Notice to our Designated Copyright Agent. Your Counter Notice must include:

  1. Identification of Removed Content: Specify the material that was removed or disabled and its original location on the site.
  2. Statement of Good Faith Belief: Include the statement:

    “I hereby state under penalty of perjury that I have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification of the material to be removed or disabled.”

  3. Your Contact Information: Full name, address, telephone number, and if available, an email address.
  4. Consent to Jurisdiction: Include the statement:

    “I hereby state that I consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which my address is located or, if my address is outside of the United States, for any judicial district in which JACE.org.uk may be found, and I will accept service of process from the complaining party who notified us of the alleged infringement or an agent of such person.”

  5. Signature: Provide your physical or electronic signature.

Upon receipt of a valid counter notice, we may reinstate the content in 10–14 business days unless the original complainant notifies us that they have filed a legal action to restrain the use.

Send Your Counter Notice To:

Designated Copyright Agent
Copyright Agent
JACE.org.uk DMCA Division
[email protected]

Trademark and Other Intellectual Property Infringement

We also respond to notices of trademark and other IP infringement. If you believe your trademark or other intellectual property is being unlawfully used on our platform, please contact our Designated Copyright Agent with:

  • Proof of ownership or rights to the IP
  • Details of the unauthorized use
  • A statement that the use is not authorized and is unlawful
  • A sworn statement confirming the accuracy of your notification

Our Designated Copyright Agent will review the claim and may remove the content or notify the user responsible.

Important Notes

  • No Legal Adjudication: We are not an intellectual property tribunal. Our role is to facilitate notice and response procedures in accordance with applicable laws.
  • User Responsibility: Users who submit counter notices agree to defend and indemnify JACE.org.uk and its agents against any resulting legal claims arising from the reinstatement of disputed content.

Thank you for respecting the rights of others and helping us maintain a lawful and respectful online environment.

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