DMCA Policy

Updated: 8th August 2025

ModelBase respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects all Users to do the same. This DMCA Policy describes the procedures for submitting and responding to notices of alleged copyright infringement in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and applies exclusively to infringing content published on modelbase.com.

This Policy supplements the General Terms & Conditions. In the event of a conflict between this Policy and the General Terms, the terms of this Policy shall prevail for the subject matter it governs.

All defined terms used herein shall have the meaning assigned in the General Terms & Conditions, unless otherwise stated.

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DEFINITIONS

“DMCA” means the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998, codified at 17 U.S.C. § 512.

“Infringing Material” refers to any User Content alleged to infringe the copyright of a third party.

“Notice” refers to a formal notification of claimed copyright infringement in accordance with 17 U.S.C. § 512(c).

“Counter-Notice” refers to a formal response disputing a takedown request in accordance with 17 U.S.C. § 512(g).

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1. NOTICE AND TAKEDOWN PROCEDURE

1. Although ModelBase is not a U.S.-based entity, it voluntarily complies with the DMCA’s Notice and Takedown provisions to protect the rights of copyright holders.
2. Copyright owners or their authorised agents may submit a DMCA Notice by sending an email to [email protected] including:
   1. A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorised agent;
   2. Identification of the copyrighted work(s) claimed to have been infringed;
   3. Identification of the infringing material and sufficient information to locate it;
   4. Contact details of the complaining party (address, phone number, and email);
   5. A good faith belief statement that the use is unauthorised;
   6. A statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate and the notifier is authorised to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
3. ModelBase may remove or disable access to content that is subject to a valid Notice. In appropriate circumstances, we may terminate the accounts of repeat infringers without notice.
4. All DMCA Notices must be written in English. Notices written in other languages or using non-Latin characters will be disregarded.

2. MODELBASE RESPONSE TO A VALID NOTICE

1. Upon receiving a valid DMCA Notice, ModelBase will:
   1. Remove or disable access to the alleged Infringing Material;
   2. Notify the User responsible for the content;
   3. Inform the User of their right to submit a Counter-Notice.
2. ModelBase reserves the right to remove content at its discretion without prior notice and without liability to the User.
3. Repeat infringers may be subject to permanent suspension in accordance with our  General Terms.

3. COUNTER-NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE

1. Users who believe their content was removed due to mistake or misidentification may submit a Counter-Notice to [email protected] including:
   1. A physical or electronic signature;
   2. Identification of the removed material and its prior location;
   3. A statement under penalty of perjury that the removal was mistaken;
   4. Full name, address, phone number, and email;
   5. ModelBase will forward valid Counter-Notices to the original claimant. If no legal action is initiated within 10–14 business days, the content may be reinstated.

   4. ABUSE AND PENALTIES

   1. Misuse of the DMCA process—including knowingly submitting false claims or Counter-Notices—may result in legal liability under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), and may also result in account sanctions under ModelBase’s Acceptable Use Policy.
   2. ModelBase will investigate any abuse of the DMCA notification process and may take appropriate action, including permanent removal of access to the Platform.

   5. DESIGNATED AGENT CONTACT

   Designated Agent for DMCA Notices: ModelBase
   Attn: Copyright Agent
   [email protected]