Copyright

In accordance with the United States Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), our policy is to respond promptly to valid claims of copyright infringement. Full details of the DMCA can be found on the U.S. Copyright Office’s website: http://www.copyright.gov.

We expect all users of PopTopNews.com to comply strictly with copyright laws. Upon receiving a properly filed infringement notification, our standard response is to remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content. In compliance with applicable law, we may also terminate the accounts of repeat infringers.

When content is removed or disabled due to a copyright complaint, we will make reasonable efforts to notify the content originator, allowing them to file a counter-notification under Sections 512(g)(2) and (3) of the DMCA. We also maintain records of all infringement notices and the actions we take in response.

DMCA Notice of Copyright Infringement Procedure

PopTopNews.com follows the procedures outlined in the DMCA for handling properly documented copyright infringement claims.

If you believe that content on PopTopNews.com infringes your copyright, you must submit a formal written notice containing the following details:

Important: Submitting a false claim of copyright infringement may result in legal liability, including damages, costs, and attorney’s fees. If you are unsure whether your material is protected by copyright or whether its use is lawful, please consult an attorney before filing a notice.

Your DMCA notice must include:

  1. Your contact information: full name, physical address, telephone number, and email address (if available).

  2. A statement:

    “I am the copyright owner or am authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyrighted material described below.”

  3. A detailed description of the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed, including the title, type of work (e.g., literary work, image, video), author’s name, and any applicable registration details.

  4. Identification of the allegedly infringing material and its exact location on PopTopNews.com, providing enough detail for us to locate it (e.g., article title and full URL).

  5. A declaration:

    “I have a good faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.”

  6. A statement under penalty of perjury:

    “The information in this notification is accurate, and I swear, under penalty of perjury, that I am the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf.”

  7. Your physical or electronic signature.

Send your DMCA notice to PopTopNews.com’s Designated Copyright Agent via email or postal mail:

DMCA Copyright Agent
PopTopNews.com / Flaunt Weekly LLC
30 N Gould St, Suite 38589
Sheridan, WY 82801, USA
Email: contact@flauntweekly.com

DMCA Counter-Notification Procedure

If you are the provider of content that has been removed or disabled on PopTopNews.com due to a copyright claim, you have the legal right to submit a counter-notification under Sections 512(g)(2) and (3) of the DMCA.

Note: Filing a false counter-notification may result in legal liability, including damages and attorney’s fees. If you are unsure about your rights, seek legal advice before proceeding.

Your counter-notification must include:

  1. Identification of the material that was removed or disabled and the location where it appeared before removal or disabling.

  2. Your contact details: name, address, telephone number, and email address (if available).

  3. A statement:

    “I consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the [insert judicial district where your address is located].”

  4. A statement:

    “I will accept service of process from [name of the person who filed the copyright complaint] or their authorized agent.”

  5. A declaration under penalty of perjury:

    “I have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of a mistake or misidentification.”

  6. Your physical or electronic signature.

Send your counter-notification to PopTopNews.com’s Designated Copyright Agent by postal mail (email submissions are only accepted if previously agreed upon in writing).

Process After Receiving a Counter-Notification

Once we receive a valid counter-notification:

  • We will forward it to the person who submitted the original infringement claim.

  • We will notify them that the removed material will be restored within 10 to 14 business days unless they provide proof of having filed a court action to prevent further infringement.

  • If no such legal action is reported within that timeframe, the material will be restored on PopTopNews.com.

Policy on Repeat Infringers

Consistent with Section 512(i)(1)(A) of the DMCA, PopTopNews.com maintains a policy of disabling or terminating accounts of contributors who are found to be repeat infringers under appropriate circumstances.