DMCA

Introduction

At Stories That Touch, we are deeply committed to respecting intellectual property rights and ensuring full compliance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Our platform is built on the foundation of authentic, human-written content. Below, you will find our comprehensive DMCA policy, detailed instructions for filing a legitimate claim, and an outline of the standard procedures we follow to address copyright concerns swiftly and responsibly.

1. DMCA Compliance and Our Review Process

Stories That Touch strictly adheres to the guidelines and “Safe Harbor” provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. All stories published on our platform undergo a careful and comprehensive review process managed by our editorial team, who specialize in ensuring the integrity of the narrative. If you suspect that any content on Stories That Touch infringes upon your valid copyright, we are committed to taking swift and appropriate action to resolve the issue in accordance with the law.

2. Submission of Authentic Content

Maintaining the integrity and quality of our platform is paramount. All contributors submitting work to Stories That Touch are strictly required to certify that their content is original, exclusive, and authored solely by them. Our strict policies prohibit the use of AI-generated, plagiarized, or previously published material, thereby upholding the authenticity and ethical standards of our community.

3. Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice (Infringement Notification)

If you are the copyright owner or authorized agent and believe that content published on Stories That Touch infringes your copyright, please submit a formal DMCA Takedown Notice to our designated DMCA Agent. Your notice must include the following elements:

  • The name of the copyright holder, or your full legal name if you are the authorized representative.

  • Complete contact information, including your email address, physical mailing address, and telephone number.

  • A comprehensive description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.

  • The specific URL or location of the allegedly infringing content on the Stories That Touch website.

  • A statement affirming your good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, their agent, or the law.

  • A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information provided in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner.

  • Your physical or electronic signature.

Please send your complete DMCA Takedown Notice to our Designated Agent:

DMCA Agent Email: [New Email Address for DMCA, e.g., dmca@storiestouch.com]

We will promptly address your notice and take necessary actions, including the removal or disabling of access to the alleged infringing content.

4. Counter-Notification Procedure

If you believe that the content you posted on Stories That Touch was removed by mistake or misidentification, or if you believe it does not infringe on copyright, you may file a counter-notification. Your counter-notification must include:

  • Your name, address, telephone number, and email address.

  • A detailed description of the content that was removed and its location on the website before it was taken down.

  • A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that you have a good faith belief the material was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification.

  • A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the federal court for the judicial district in which Stories That Touch is located, and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notice.

  • Your physical or electronic signature.

Submit the counter-notification using the same contact information provided above for our DMCA Agent. If the counter-notification is valid, the removed content may be restored after a period, unless the original complainant files a lawsuit to obtain a court order against the content provider.

5. Repercussions for Infringement

Stories That Touch treats copyright infringement with utmost seriousness. If any contributor is found to have violated our policies or the intellectual property rights of others, the following actions will be taken:

  • Immediate removal of the infringing content.

  • Issuance of a formal warning to the contributor regarding the violation.

  • Permanent ban from submitting any future content to Stories That Touch in cases of repeated or egregious violations.

Contributors are ethically and legally expected to ensure their submissions are entirely original and do not infringe on the rights of others.

6. Additional Terms

Stories That Touch reserves the right to update or modify this DMCA policy at any time to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable copyright laws. We strongly encourage all contributors and users to educate themselves on copyright laws and to rigorously respect the intellectual property rights of others.

For any questions or further information regarding our DMCA policy, please contact our DMCA Agent using the details provided above. Thank you for being a part of the Stories That Touch community and for helping us maintain a respectful and inclusive platform committed to originality.