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Clerica respects intellectual property rights and expects users to do the same. This Policy explains how copyright complaints can be submitted and how we may respond. We include this because platforms need a clear takedown process, not because we assume every user is acting in bad faith.
1. Scope
This Policy applies to allegations of copyright infringement relating to content made available through the Service, including user-submitted materials where applicable.
Plain-English Summary
If someone believes copyrighted material is being used improperly through Clerica, this is the process section.
2. Submitting a Copyright Complaint
If you believe that material available through the Service infringes your copyright, you may send a written notice to Clerica's designated copyright contact with enough detail for us to evaluate the claim.
A notice should include:
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed.
- Identification of the allegedly infringing material and its location.
- Contact information for the complaining party.
- A statement of good-faith belief that the use is not authorized.
- A statement, under penalty of perjury where required, that the information in the notice is accurate and that the complaining party is authorized to act.
- A physical or electronic signature of the authorized person.
Plain-English Summary
We need enough detail to assess a claim seriously. Vague accusations are not enough to act on responsibly.
3. Response to Notices
Upon receipt of a facially valid notice, Clerica may remove or disable access to the challenged material, request additional information, notify the affected party, or take other steps reasonably appropriate to evaluate and respond to the claim.
Plain-English Summary
This gives us room to act, investigate, and avoid overreacting or underreacting.
4. Counter-Notice Process
If a user believes material was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, they may submit a counter-notice containing the information required by applicable law. Clerica may restore material where appropriate and lawful after reviewing the counter-notice.
Plain-English Summary
There needs to be a path for users to contest bad or mistaken takedowns.
5. Repeat Infringers
Clerica may suspend or terminate access for repeat infringers or for users who repeatedly submit content that violates intellectual property rights.
Plain-English Summary
This lets us address repeated abuse instead of treating every violation like an isolated accident forever.
6. Misrepresentations
Anyone who knowingly makes material misrepresentations in a notice or counter-notice may be subject to legal consequences.
Plain-English Summary
This discourages people from abusing the takedown process as a weapon.
7. Designated Contact
Copyright complaints and counter-notices may be sent to legal@clerica.io until a dedicated DMCA agent contact is formally designated and published.
Plain-English Summary
There needs to be a real inbox so rights holders and users know where to send notices.
8. Relationship to Other Policies
This Policy supplements the Clerica Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and any applicable customer agreements.
Plain-English Summary
This is part of the overall legal framework, not a standalone replacement for other rules.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. Non-material updates may take effect upon posting. Material changes will be communicated through reasonable channels.
Plain-English Summary
If we refine the copyright process later, we will communicate those updates transparently.