DMCA Policy

1. Overview

N1ghtw1re Collective respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. This policy outlines our procedures for responding to claims of copyright infringement under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA").

2. Designated Agent

Our designated agent for receiving DMCA takedown notices is:

3. Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice

If you believe that content on our Services infringes your copyright, you may submit a takedown notice that includes:

Required Information:

1. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
2. Identification of the infringing material and information to locate it on our Services
3. Your contact information including name, address, telephone number, and email
4. A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
5. A statement that the information in the notice is accurate
6. Your physical or electronic signature

4. Our Response Process

Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, we will:

1. Review the notice for completeness and validity
2. Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content
3. Notify the user who posted the content about the takedown
4. Provide information about the counter-notification process

5. Counter-Notification Process

If you believe your content was wrongly removed, you may file a counter-notification that includes:

Required Information:

1. Identification of the material that was removed
2. Your contact information
3. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed in error
4. A statement consenting to jurisdiction of federal court
5. Your physical or electronic signature

6. Repeat Infringer Policy

We maintain a policy of terminating accounts of users who are determined to be repeat infringers. This includes:

• Users who receive multiple valid DMCA notices
• Users who repeatedly post infringing content
• Users who ignore our intellectual property policies

7. Fair Use Considerations

We recognize that some uses of copyrighted material may qualify as fair use. When evaluating claims, we consider:

• The purpose and character of the use
• The nature of the copyrighted work
• The amount and substantiality of the portion used
• The effect of the use on the market for the original work

8. False Claims

Knowingly making false claims in a DMCA notice may result in:

• Liability for damages under Section 512(f) of the DMCA
• Legal action for perjury
• Termination of your access to our Services

9. Processing Time

We typically process DMCA notices within:

• 24-48 hours for valid takedown notices
• 10-14 business days for counter-notifications
• Immediate removal for clearly infringing content

10. Content Preservation

When we remove content in response to a DMCA notice:

• We preserve a copy for potential counter-notification
• Content may be restored if a valid counter-notice is filed
• We maintain records for legal compliance

11. Alternative Dispute Resolution

Before filing a DMCA notice, consider:

• Contacting the user directly to resolve the issue
• Determining if the use qualifies as fair use
• Seeking legal advice for complex cases

12. Contact Information

For all DMCA-related inquiries:

Email: n1ghtw1re@proton.me
Subject: "DMCA Policy Question"

Note: This email should only be used for legitimate DMCA notices and related inquiries. Other inquiries should use our general contact information.