DMCA Copyright Infringement Notification Policy
Ovolo IT Building Solutions Private Limited (“Ekinch (Brand Of OVOLO IT Building Solutions Private Limited)”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) respects the intellectual property rights of others and complies with the provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512) (“DMCA”). This policy outlines the procedures for submitting notifications of alleged copyright infringement and the counter-notification process in accordance with the DMCA.
1. Designated Agent for DMCA Notices
Pursuant to the DMCA, Ekinch has designated the following agent to receive notifications of alleged copyright infringement:
- Designated Agent: Legal Department – Copyright Infringement
- Email: contact@ekinch.com
- Subject Line: DMCA Takedown Notice
2. Submitting a DMCA Takedown Notice
If you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner, and you believe that your copyrighted work has been used or published on any Ekinch platform in a manner that constitutes copyright infringement, you may submit a written notification (a “DMCA Notice”) to our Designated Agent including the following information:
- A physical or electronic signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the exclusive right that is allegedly infringed;
- A clear identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or a representative list if multiple works are covered;
- Identification of the infringing material, with sufficient detail to locate it on the platform;
- Your contact information, including name, address, phone number, and email;
- A statement of good faith belief that the use is unauthorized;
- A statement under penalty of perjury that the notification is accurate and you are authorized to act.
Failure to include all of the above information may render your DMCA Notice invalid.
3. Counter-Notification Procedure
If you believe your content was mistakenly removed due to a DMCA Notice, you may submit a Counter-Notification to our Designated Agent with the following:
- Your physical or electronic signature;
- Identification of the removed or disabled content, including its previous location;
- A statement under penalty of perjury that the content was removed by mistake or misidentification;
- Your contact details (name, address, phone, email);
- A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the federal court in your district (or New Delhi, India if outside India), and agreement to accept service of process from the original claimant.
If the original complainant does not file a lawsuit within ten (10) business days, we may restore the content.
4. Repeat Infringer Policy
In accordance with Section 512(i)(1)(A) of the DMCA, Ekinch maintains a policy to terminate, in appropriate circumstances, users who are repeat infringers. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts at our sole discretion.
5. Misrepresentations
Under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly misrepresents material or activity as infringing (or mistakenly removed) may be liable. Legal counsel is recommended before submitting any notice or counter-notice.
6. General Disclaimer
This policy is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult with a legal professional if you are unsure about a potential infringement.