Timberline News (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users of our website (“Site”) to do the same. This Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) Policy outlines our procedures for addressing claims of copyright infringement.
1. Reporting Copyright Infringement
If you believe that material on our Site infringes your copyright, you may submit a written notification to our Designated Copyright Agent, including the following information as required by the DMCA (17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3)):
- Your Contact Information:
Your name, address, telephone number, and email address. - Identification of the Copyrighted Work:
A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed. - Identification of the Allegedly Infringing Material:
A description of the material on our Site that you claim is infringing, including its specific location (e.g., URL or page title). - Statement of Good Faith Belief:
A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material in question is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law. - Statement of Accuracy and Authority:
A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notification is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf. - Your Physical or Electronic Signature:
Your signature or the signature of your authorized representative.
2. Counter-Notification by Alleged Infringer
If you believe that material you posted on our Site was removed or disabled due to mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification with our Designated Copyright Agent. Your counter-notification must include:
- Your Contact Information:
Your name, address, telephone number, and email address. - Identification of the Material:
A description of the material that was removed and the location where it appeared before removal. - Statement of Good Faith Belief:
A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification. - Statement of Consent:
A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in your district (or your location if outside the Canada) and that you will accept service of process from the person who filed the original DMCA notice. - Your Physical or Electronic Signature:
Your signature or the signature of your authorized representative.
Send your counter-notification to our Designated Copyright Agent at the contact information provided above.
3. Repeat Infringers
We reserve the right to terminate access to our Site for users who are found to repeatedly infringe the copyrights of others.
4. Limitations
Please note that under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly makes a material misrepresentation regarding alleged copyright infringement or counter-notification may be held liable for damages.
