DMCA Policy

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

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

✅ 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
• Good Faith Statement: Declaration that you believe the use is not authorized
• Accuracy Statement: Statement that your notice is accurate under penalty of perjury
• Authorization: Statement that you're authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
• Signature: Physical or electronic signature

📄 DMCA Notice Template

Our Response Process

🔍 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

• Your Identity: Full name and contact information
• Removed Material: Description of content that was removed
• Good Faith Statement: Belief that removal was due to mistake or misidentification
• Consent to Jurisdiction: Agreement to federal court jurisdiction
• Signature: Physical or electronic signature

Repeat Infringer Policy

🎯 What Constitutes Repeat Infringement

• Multiple Valid Notices: Three or more substantiated DMCA claims
• Willful Infringement: Knowingly uploading copyrighted content
• Ignoring Warnings: Continuing to infringe after being notified
• False Counter-Notices: Filing counter-notices known to be false

⚖️ Account Termination Process

1. First Notice: Warning and education about copyright
2. Second Notice: Temporary suspension and mandatory training
3. Third Notice: Permanent account termination
4. Appeals: Limited appeal process for disputed cases

Special Considerations for Authors

✍️ Author-Friendly Approach

As a platform that values authors' rights, we offer alternatives to formal DMCA notices:

🤝 Collaborative Resolution

We prefer working with authors to:

• Provide Attribution: Credit you properly as the author
• Share Revenue: Pay you 20% royalties on audio/video adaptations
• Update Content: Allow you to revise and improve your stories
• Control Distribution: Respect your wishes about how content is used

Fair Use Considerations

📚 What Might Qualify as Fair Use

While we're not legal experts, these factors are considered in fair use analysis:

• Purpose: Educational, commentary, or transformative use
• Nature: Whether the work is creative or factual
• Amount: How much of the original work is used
• Market Impact: Effect on the original work's value

International Copyright Issues

🌍 Global Copyright Respect

While DMCA is U.S. law, we respect international copyright:

• Berne Convention: Recognize copyright in all member countries
• Local Laws: Consider applicable copyright laws
• International Notices: Accept takedown requests from any country
• Translation Rights: Respect rights in translated works

📧 Non-US Copyright Holders

If you're outside the U.S., you can still:

• File DMCA notices (they're internationally recognized)
• Use our Author Claim process for faster resolution
• Contact us directly to discuss your concerns
• Reference your local copyright laws in your notice

Platform-Specific Policies

📖 Story Repository Rights

As a story repository, we operate under these principles:

• No Ownership Claims: We don't claim copyright over stories unless explicitly stated
• Preservation Role: We act as custodians of adult fiction
• Attribution Respect: We provide proper credit when known
• Commercial Transparency: Clear about what we monetize (audio/video only)

🎵 Audio/Video Rights

For our commercial audio and video productions:

• Derivative Works: Our productions are original performances
• Source Rights: We respect the underlying story copyrights
• Fair Compensation: Share revenue with identified authors
• Removal Respect: Remove productions if source stories are taken down

False Claims and Abuse

🛡️ Protecting Against Abuse

We take steps to prevent DMCA abuse:

• Notice Review: Verify notices meet legal requirements
• Pattern Tracking: Monitor for systematic false claims
• Counter-Notice Support: Help users understand their rights
• Legal Action: Report clear cases of perjury to authorities

Transparency and Reporting

📊 DMCA Statistics

We maintain transparency about our copyright enforcement:

• Annual Reports: Statistics on notices received and processed
• Response Times: Average time to process takedown requests
• Restoration Rates: How often content is restored after counter-notices
• Policy Updates: Changes to our procedures and policies

Educational Resources

📚 Understanding Copyright

We provide resources to help users understand copyright:

• Copyright Basics: What copyright protects and how long it lasts
• Fair Use Guide: When you might be able to use copyrighted material
• Author Rights: How to protect and monetize your creative work
• DMCA Process: Step-by-step guide to filing notices

Contact and Support

Policy Updates

We may update this DMCA policy to:

• Reflect changes in copyright law
• Improve our processes and response times
• Address new types of content or technology
• Enhance protection for both creators and users

Legal Disclaimer

ReadlyYours is committed to respecting intellectual property rights while providing a valuable platform for adult fiction. We believe in fair treatment of both creators and readers, transparency in our processes, and compliance with applicable laws.