DMCA Policy

AniChat respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. This Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Policy outlines our procedures for handling copyright infringement claims and counter-notifications.

1.1 Our Commitment

We are committed to complying with the DMCA and other applicable copyright laws. We will respond to legitimate copyright infringement notices and take appropriate action to protect the rights of copyright owners.

2.1 Filing a DMCA Notice

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used on AniChat in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please send a written notification to our designated copyright agent.

2.2 Required Information

Your DMCA notice must include the following information:

• • A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized person
• • Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
• • Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity
• • Information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material
• • Your contact information (name, address, telephone number, and email address)
• • A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner
• • A statement that the information in the notification is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

2.3 Submitting Your Notice

Please send your DMCA notice to our designated copyright agent:

3.1 Review Process

Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, we will:

• • Review the notice for completeness and compliance with DMCA requirements
• • Identify the allegedly infringing content
• • Contact the user who posted the content
• • Take appropriate action as required by law

3.2 Actions We May Take

If we determine that the notice is valid and the content infringes copyright, we may:

• • Remove or disable access to the infringing content
• • Notify the user who posted the content
• • Provide the user with information about filing a counter-notification
• • Maintain records of the takedown as required by law

3.3 Timeframe

We will respond to valid DMCA notices within 24-48 hours of receipt. However, the timeframe may vary depending on the complexity of the case and the volume of notices we receive.

4.1 Filing a Counter-Notification

If you believe that your content was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification with our copyright agent.

4.2 Required Information

Your counter-notification must include:

• • Your physical or electronic signature
• • Identification of the material that was removed or disabled
• • A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed by mistake
• • Your consent to local federal court jurisdiction
• • Your contact information (name, address, telephone number, and email address)

4.3 Counter-Notification Process

Upon receiving a valid counter-notification, we will:

• • Forward the counter-notification to the original complainant
• • Wait 10-14 business days for the complainant to file a lawsuit
• • Restore the content if no lawsuit is filed within the timeframe
• • Maintain the takedown if a lawsuit is filed

5.1 Policy on Repeat Infringers

AniChat maintains a policy of terminating accounts of users who are repeat infringers of copyright or other intellectual property rights.

5.2 Termination Process

We may terminate a user's account after receiving multiple valid DMCA notices regarding content posted by that user. The number of notices required for termination may vary based on the circumstances and severity of the infringements.

5.3 Appeals

Users whose accounts are terminated for repeat infringement may appeal the decision by contacting our support team with evidence that the takedowns were in error.

6.1 Penalties for False Claims

Filing a false DMCA notice or counter-notification may result in legal consequences, including liability for damages and attorney's fees. We reserve the right to take action against individuals who knowingly submit false claims.

6.2 Good Faith Requirement

All DMCA notices and counter-notifications must be submitted in good faith. Submitting false or misleading information may constitute perjury and could result in legal action.

7.1 Content Responsibility

Users are responsible for ensuring that the content they upload, create, or share does not infringe on the copyrights or other intellectual property rights of others.

7.2 AI-Generated Content

While AniChat uses AI technology to generate content, users remain responsible for ensuring that their use of AI-generated content does not infringe on third-party rights. Users should not use AI to recreate copyrighted characters, stories, or other protected works.

7.3 Reporting Infringement

If you encounter content that you believe infringes your copyright or the copyright of others, please report it using the DMCA process outlined in this policy.

8.1 Global Operations

AniChat operates globally and may be subject to copyright laws in multiple jurisdictions. While this policy is based on U.S. DMCA law, we will consider copyright infringement claims from other countries and jurisdictions.

8.2 Alternative Procedures

For copyright owners outside the United States, we may accept notices that comply with local copyright laws, provided they contain substantially similar information to that required by the DMCA.

9.1 Copyright Agent

For all DMCA-related inquiries, please contact our designated copyright agent:

9.2 General Support

For general questions about copyright or intellectual property on AniChat, please contact our support team at support@anichat.com.

10.1 Policy Changes

We may update this DMCA Policy from time to time to reflect changes in applicable laws or our procedures. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page.

10.2 Continued Compliance

Your continued use of AniChat after any changes to this policy constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.