DMCA
๐ DMCA Copyright Policy
At womendooutdoors.com, we respect the intellectual property rights of creators, artists, and rights holders worldwide. In full compliance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), this policy explains how copyright infringement claims and counter-claims are handled on our platform.
This policy applies to all users, visitors, customers, vendors, and third-party contributors who interact with womendooutdoors.com.
๐ก๏ธ 1. Our Commitment to Copyright Protection
We are committed to:
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Promptly responding to valid DMCA notices
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Removing or disabling access to infringing content
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Taking appropriate action against repeat infringers
Our internal procedures follow DMCA Section 512 and are designed to protect both copyright owners and legitimate users.
๐ง 2. What Constitutes Copyright Infringement?
Copyright-protected materials include, but are not limited to:
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๐ท Product photography
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๐จ Graphics & artwork
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๐ Website text and product descriptions
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๐ท๏ธ Logos and branding assets
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๐ง Audio or video content
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๐ Original product designs or patterns
Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, modification, or public display of copyrighted material may constitute infringement.
๐ฉ 3. Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice
If you believe that content on womendooutdoors.com infringes your copyright, you may submit a DMCA Takedown Notice.
A valid notice must include:
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Your full legal name and physical or electronic signature
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Your contact details (email, phone number, mailing address)
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Identification of the copyrighted work being infringed
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The exact URL of the allegedly infringing material
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A good-faith statement that the use is unauthorized
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A statement under penalty of perjury confirming accuracy and authority
๐ง Submit Notices To:
Email: support@womendooutdoors.com
Subject: DMCA Takedown Notice
โ ๏ธ Incomplete or inaccurate notices may be delayed or rejected.
โฑ๏ธ 4. What Happens After We Receive a DMCA Notice?
| Step | Action | Estimated Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Receipt acknowledgment | 1โ2 business days |
| 2 | Ownership verification & investigation | 3โ5 business days |
| 3 | Content removal or restriction | Within 7 business days |
| 4 | Notification to uploader | Immediately after action |
| 5 | Counter-notice acceptance (if eligible) | Per DMCA requirements |
Additional information may be requested if necessary.
๐ 5. DMCA Counter-Notice Process
If your content was removed and you believe the action was taken in error, you may submit a DMCA Counter-Notice.
A valid counter-notice must include:
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Your full legal name and signature
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Contact information
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Identification of the removed content and its prior location
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A sworn statement that the removal was due to mistake or misidentification
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Consent to the jurisdiction of the appropriate U.S. Federal District Court
๐ง Submit Counter-Notices To:
Email: support@womendooutdoors.com
Subject: DMCA Counter-Notice
If no court action is filed by the original complainant within the legal timeframe, the content may be restored.
๐ซ 6. Repeat Infringement Policy
womendooutdoors.com enforces a strict zero-tolerance policy for repeat copyright violations.
Actions may include:
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Account suspension or termination
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Permanent removal of infringing content
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Restriction of future submissions
โ ๏ธ 7. Misrepresentation & Bad-Faith Claims
Submitting false or misleading DMCA notices or counter-notices is illegal.
Bad-faith actions may result in:
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Legal liability (including damages and attorney fees)
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Account termination
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Permanent access restrictions
We enforce this policy to protect both rightsholders and legitimate users.
๐๏ธ 8. Content Removal, Restoration & Records
We maintain internal records of:
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DMCA notices
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Counter-notices
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Removal and restoration actions
Content may remain disabled until disputes are fully resolved in accordance with applicable law.
๐ 9. Use of Copyrighted Content on womendooutdoors.com
All users, designers, and contributors must ensure submitted content is:
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Owned by them, or
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Properly licensed for use on womendooutdoors.com
By uploading content, users grant womendooutdoors.com a limited license to display it, unless otherwise restricted by law.
Content suspected of infringing third-party rights may be removed without prior notice.
๐ 10. Policy Updates
This DMCA Policy may be updated to reflect legal changes or operational improvements.
The most current version will always display an updated โLast Updatedโ date.
๐ 11. DMCA Contact Information
For all DMCA-related matters, please contact:
Womendooutdoors โ DMCA Department
๐ง Email: support@womendooutdoors.com
๐ Hours: Monday โ Saturday, 8:00 AM โ 7:00 PM (EST)
We aim to respond promptly during business hours.