DMCA POLICY
Last Updated: November 24, 2024
This DMCA Policy ("Policy") outlines the procedures followed to ensure copyright compliance for the "FastSave" mobile application ("Application"), the https://www.fastsave.app website ("Website"), and related services, features, content, and applications (collectively, the "Platform") provided by FastSave LLC ("Company", "we", "us", or "our").
FastSave LLC operates as a Digital Service Provider under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA"), allowing users to upload and share content. As outlined in Article 4 of the Terms of Use, the Company recognizes users' rights to upload content and acts in accordance with DMCA provisions to monitor such content for copyright infringements.
This Policy is designed to clarify the obligations and processes among copyright owners, users, and the Company.
1. DMCA Copyright Infringement Notices and Counter-Notification Procedures
1.1 Submitting a Copyright Infringement Notice
If copyright owners or their authorized representatives believe that content published on our Platform infringes their copyrights, they may send us a written notice. In accordance with 17 U.S.C. §512(c)(3) of the DMCA, infringement notices must include the following elements:
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Description of the Allegedly Infringed Work:
- A sufficient description of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or a representative list if multiple works are involved.
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Description and Location of Infringing Material:
- The full URL of the material claimed to be infringing or subject to infringing activity on the Platform, or other information sufficient to permit us to locate the material.
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Contact Information:
- The complainant's name, postal address, telephone number, and preferably an email address.
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Good Faith Statement:
- A statement that the complainant has a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
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Accuracy and Authority Statement:
- A statement that the information in the notice is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that the complainant is the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner.
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Physical or Electronic Signature:
- The physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or their authorized representative.
Please send your notices to the following address:
FastSave Copyright Agent
FastSave LLC
30 N Gould St Ste R
Sheridan, WY 82801
Phone: +13074141075
Email: legal@fastsave.app
The Company's designated agent registered with the U.S. Copyright Office under the DMCA.
1.2 Counter-Notification Procedure
If content has been removed from the Platform or access to it has been disabled, and the content owner or uploader believes this was due to mistake or misidentification, they may submit a counter-notification in accordance with 17 U.S.C. §512(g)(3) of the DMCA. To be valid, the counter-notification must include the following elements:
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Description and Location of Removed Material:
- A description of the material that was removed or to which access was disabled, and the URL or other identifying information at which the material appeared before it was removed.
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Statement Under Penalty of Perjury:
- A statement under penalty of perjury that the content was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.
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Contact Information:
- Your name, postal address, telephone number, and preferably an email address.
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Statement of Jurisdiction Consent:
- A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in your judicial district (or the federal court where the service provider is located if you are outside the U.S.), and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original infringement notification or an agent of such person.
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Physical or Electronic Signature:
- The physical or electronic signature of the content owner or uploader.
Please send your counter-notifications to the following address:
FastSave Copyright Agent
FastSave LLC
30 N Gould St Ste R
Sheridan, WY 82801
Phone: +13074141075
Email: legal@fastsave.app
The Company's designated agent registered with the U.S. Copyright Office under the DMCA.
Important Note:
By submitting a counter-notification, you acknowledge the legal and financial consequences under 17 U.S.C. §512(f) of the DMCA for making false or bad faith statements. This may include claims for damages and other legal remedies.
1.3 Process and Timeline
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Validity of Infringement Notice
- The Company evaluates whether the infringement notice is valid based on the criteria specified in 17 U.S.C. §512(c)(3) of the DMCA. If an incomplete or invalid notice is received, the notifying party will be informed in writing to provide the missing information.
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Receipt of Infringement Notice:
- Upon receiving a valid copyright infringement notice, the Company will remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content within no more than 48 hours.
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User Notification:
- The user whose content has been removed will be promptly notified in writing (within no more than 24 hours) about the removal and the reasons. This notification will include a copy of the infringement notice and information about their rights and procedures to submit a counter-notification.
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Receipt of Counter-Notification:
- Upon receiving a valid counter-notification, the Company will promptly (within no more than 24 hours) forward it to the party who sent the original infringement notice. If the person submitting the counter-notification has made a false statement or submitted it in bad faith, they may face legal penalties as determined by the relevant jurisdiction. The Company acts impartially in all processes related to counter-notifications and is committed to protecting the legal rights of both parties.
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Reposting of Content:
- If the copyright owner does not obtain a court order within 10 business days after the counter-notification has been forwarded, the Company will restore or enable access to the content no earlier than 10 business days and no later than 14 business days after the counter-notification was forwarded.
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Legal Action:
- If the copyright owner notifies the Company within 10 business days after receiving the counter-notification that they have filed a court action seeking an injunction, the Company will not restore or enable access to the content.
1.4 Measures Against Bad Faith Notices
The Company enforces a zero-tolerance policy against bad faith or misleading copyright infringement notices. We reserve the right to initiate legal action and seek compensation for damages against individuals found to have submitted false or misleading notices.
2. Policy for Repeat Infringers
The Company maintains a policy of permanently terminating the accounts of repeat copyright infringers. Criteria for being considered a repeat infringer include:
- Receiving three or more valid copyright infringement notices within a 12-month period.
- Submitting two or more invalid counter-notifications related to removed content.
Repeat infringers are monitored, and their accounts are terminated when necessary. Users will be informed if they have been designated as repeat infringers.
3. Standard Technical Measures
4. Transparency Reports
The Company regularly publishes transparency reports regarding copyright infringement notices received, content removed, and counter-notification processes on the Platform as part of its DMCA obligations. These reports include the following information while protecting user privacy:
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Number and Types of Infringement Notices
- Total number of infringement notices received.
- Number of notices deemed valid and invalid.
- Types of content reported for infringement (text, images, audio, video, or other).
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Number and Outcomes of Counter-Notifications
- Total number of counter-notifications received.
- Ratio of valid counter-notifications and their outcomes (content restored or decision upheld).
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Data on Removed Content
- Total number of content items removed.
- Types and final status of content with access disabled.
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Average Timeframes for Processes
- Average time from receipt of infringement notice to removal of content.
- Average time from receipt of counter-notification to restoration of content.
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Data on Repeat Infringers
- Number of repeat infringer user accounts suspended or permanently terminated (anonymously).
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Reporting Period
- The Company publishes reports for each quarter within the month following that quarter, according to the following schedule:
- Q1 Report (January - March): Published in April.
- Q2 Report (April - June): Published in July.
- Q3 Report (July - September): Published in October.
- Q4 Report (October - December): Published in January.
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Sharing of Reports:
- Transparency reports are publicly available on the Company's website. Users may request reports via email if necessary.
No personal information is included in transparency reports to protect user privacy.
5. Legal Basis and User Responsibility
6. Updates and Changes
This DMCA Policy may be updated from time to time. Changes will be announced via our website and application. Significant changes will be communicated to you via email or in-app notifications. The effective date of changes is at least 7 days from the date the notification is made.