DMCA Policy

Copyright Protection & Content Dispute Resolution

Last updated: September 19, 2025

24hrs
Response Time
48hrs
Content Removal
20%
Author Royalties
3
Strike Policy

🛡️ Our Commitment to Copyright Protection

SinfulScript respects intellectual property rights and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). We provide clear procedures for copyright holders to protect their work and for users to respond to takedown notices.

Understanding the DMCA

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is a U.S. law that provides a framework for addressing copyright infringement on digital platforms. It establishes:

Safe Harbor Protection

Protects platforms that promptly address copyright complaints

Notice and Takedown

Standardized process for removing infringing content

Counter-Notice Rights

Allows users to dispute wrongful takedowns

Repeat Infringer Policy

Requires platforms to terminate chronic violators

Our DMCA Designated Agent

Copyright Agent Contact Information

DMCA Agent: SinfulScript Legal Team
Email: dmca@sinfulscript.com
Physical Address:
SinfulScript DMCA Agent
[Your Business Address]
[City, State ZIP Code]
United States

Our DMCA agent is registered with the U.S. Copyright Office as required by law.

Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice

📝 Before You File

Please consider these steps first:

  • Contact the Author: Try reaching out directly if you know the original author
  • Check Attribution: Verify if the content is properly credited to you
  • Consider Fair Use: Determine if the use might qualify as fair use
  • Review Our Author Claim Process: We may be able to resolve this through our Author Claim system

⚠️ Important Legal Notice

Filing a false DMCA claim is perjury under federal law. Only file if you genuinely believe your copyright has been infringed. Misrepresentation can result in legal liability for damages.

✅ Required Elements

Your DMCA notice must include:

Your Identity

Full legal name and contact information

Copyrighted Work

Description of the work you believe was infringed

Infringing Material

Specific URL(s) of content on our site

Legal Statements

Good faith belief, accuracy statement, and signature

📄 DMCA Notice Template

To: dmca@sinfulscript.com Subject: DMCA Takedown Notice 1. IDENTIFICATION OF COPYRIGHTED WORK: I am the owner (or authorized agent) of the following copyrighted work: Title: [Your work's title] Author: [Your name/pen name] Original Publication: [Where it was first published] Registration Number (if any): [Copyright registration number] 2. IDENTIFICATION OF INFRINGING MATERIAL: The following material on your site infringes my copyright: URL: [Full URL of the story on SinfulScript] Description: [Brief description of how it infringes] 3. CONTACT INFORMATION: Name: [Your full legal name] Address: [Your physical address] Phone: [Your phone number] Email: [Your email address] 4. GOOD FAITH STATEMENT: I have a good faith belief that use of the copyrighted material described above is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law. 5. ACCURACY AND AUTHORIZATION: I swear, under penalty of perjury, that the information in this notification is accurate and that I am the copyright owner or am authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed. 6. SIGNATURE: [Your electronic or physical signature] Date: [Current date]

Our Response Process

⏱️ Response Timeline

24 Hours
Review & Acknowledge
48 Hours
Content Removal
72 Hours
User Notification

🔍 What We Do

  1. Review Notice: Verify it meets DMCA requirements
  2. Remove Content: Take down infringing material promptly
  3. Notify User: Inform the user who uploaded the content
  4. Document Process: Maintain records as required by law
  5. Monitor Compliance: Track for repeat infringement

Filing a Counter-Notice

📩 If Your Content Was Removed

If you believe your content was wrongly removed, you can file a counter-notice. This is appropriate if:

  • You own the copyright to the material
  • You have permission to use the material
  • The use qualifies as fair use
  • The takedown notice was filed in error

✅ Counter-Notice Requirements

To: dmca@sinfulscript.com Subject: DMCA Counter-Notice 1. IDENTIFICATION OF REMOVED MATERIAL: The following material was removed from your site: Original URL: [URL where content was located] Description: [Description of the removed content] Date Removed: [When you were notified of removal] 2. CONTACT INFORMATION: Name: [Your full legal name] Address: [Your physical address] Phone: [Your phone number] Email: [Your email address] 3. GOOD FAITH STATEMENT: I swear, 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. 4. CONSENT TO JURISDICTION: I consent to the jurisdiction of Federal District Court for the judicial district in which my address is located, and I will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notice. 5. SIGNATURE: [Your electronic or physical signature] Date: [Current date]

Repeat Infringer Policy

🚨 Three Strikes Policy

⚠️
Strike 1
Warning & Education
🔒
Strike 2
Temporary Suspension
❌
Strike 3
Permanent Termination

Special Considerations for Authors

💡 Author Claim Process

Before filing a DMCA notice, consider our Author Claim system:

✓
Faster Resolution (24 hours)
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Monetization Options
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20% Royalties on Adaptations
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Content Control & Updates

Contact and Support

📧 Contact Channels

DMCA Notices: dmca@sinfulscript.com
Legal Questions: legal@sinfulscript.com

⏰ Response Times

DMCA Notices: 24-48 hours
Author Claims: Within 24 hours
General Inquiries: 48-72 hours
Complex Issues: 5 business days

⚖️ Legal Disclaimer

This policy provides information about our DMCA procedures but does not constitute legal advice. Copyright law is complex and varies by jurisdiction. For specific legal guidance about your rights or obligations, consult with a qualified attorney.

SinfulScript is committed to respecting intellectual property rights while providing a valuable platform for adult fiction.