LEGAL & POLICIES

DMCA/Copyright Policy

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Spinhub Limited ("Spinhub," "we," "us") respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. This Copyright Policy explains how we handle copyright infringement claims and comply with applicable copyright laws, including the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and EU Copyright Directive.

Table of Contents

1. Overview 2. Copyright Infringement Reporting 3. DMCA Takedown Procedure 4. Counter-Notification Process 5. EU Copyright Compliance 6. Repeat Infringer Policy 7. Creator Responsibilities 8. Platform Protection Measures 9. Fair Use and Exceptions 10. Consequences of False Claims 11. Contact Information

1. Overview

🎯 Our Commitment

Spinhub is committed to:

  • Protecting intellectual property rights
  • Providing a fair process for all parties
  • Complying with applicable copyright laws
  • Supporting legitimate creative expression
  • Preventing platform abuse

⚖️ Legal Framework

This policy complies with:

  • DMCA - US Digital Millennium Copyright Act
  • EU Copyright Directive - Directive (EU) 2019/790
  • Irish Copyright Law - Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000
  • International Treaties - Berne Convention, WIPO

📋 Policy Scope

This policy applies to:

  • All content on Spinhub
  • All users (creators and supporters)
  • Third-party copyright claims
  • Platform enforcement actions

3. DMCA Takedown Procedure

📋 Our Process

Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice:

1. Initial Review

  • Verify notice completeness
  • Assess validity of claim
  • Check for obvious errors
  • Document receipt

2. Content Action

  • Disable access to content
  • Remove from public view
  • Preserve copy for records
  • Note takedown date

3. User Notification

  • Notify affected creator immediately
  • Provide copy of notice (redacted)
  • Explain counter-notification rights
  • Set response deadline

4. Platform Actions

  • Update content status
  • Log enforcement action
  • Monitor for re-uploads
  • Track repeat violations

🔒 Content Preservation

During Review

  • Content made private
  • Creator retains access
  • Evidence preserved
  • No permanent deletion yet

After Resolution

  • Permanent removal if confirmed
  • Restoration if successfully countered
  • Records maintained
  • User notified of outcome

📊 Transparency

What We Share

  • Takedown statistics (quarterly)
  • Policy updates
  • General trends
  • Educational resources

What We Protect

  • Reporter identity (on request)
  • Sensitive information
  • Internal processes
  • Investigation details

4. Counter-Notification Process

✅ Your Right to Counter

If your content was removed and you believe it was:

  • Wrongly identified
  • Fair use
  • Licensed properly
  • Original work
  • Mistaken identity

You may submit a counter-notification.

📝 Counter-Notification Requirements

Your counter-notice must include:

1. Identification of Removed Content

  • URLs of removed content
  • Description of content
  • Date of removal
  • Takedown reference number

2. Statement of Good Faith

  • Belief removal was mistake/misidentification
  • Consent to jurisdiction
  • Acceptance of service

3. Your Information

  • Full legal name
  • Address
  • Phone number
  • Email address

5. Signature

  • Physical or electronic
  • Date

4. Required Statements

"I swear, under penalty of perjury, that I have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification of the material."

"I consent to the jurisdiction of the courts in Dublin, Ireland, and I will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notification or an agent of such person."

⏱️ Counter-Notice Timeline

Day 0: Counter-notice received

Day 1-2: Validity review

Day 3: Forward to original complainant

Day 10-14: Waiting period

Day 14+: Content restored (unless lawsuit filed)

⚖️ Legal Proceedings

If the copyright owner files a lawsuit:

  • Content remains disabled
  • Legal process takes precedence
  • Platform cooperation with courts
  • User notification of status

6. Repeat Infringer Policy

⚠️ Strike System

We implement a graduated response:

First Infringement

  • Content removed
  • Warning issued
  • Education provided
  • No account impact

Second Infringement

  • Content removed
  • Formal warning
  • Temporary restrictions
  • Mandatory copyright training

Third Infringement

  • Account suspended (30 days)
  • All content reviewed
  • Monetization paused
  • Appeal available

Fourth Infringement

  • Account terminated
  • Permanent ban
  • Final payout processed
  • Limited appeal rights

📊 Strike Considerations

Factors We Consider

  • Severity of infringement
  • Intent (willful vs. mistake)
  • Response to notices
  • Cooperation level
  • Pattern of behavior

Strike Expiration

  • Strikes expire after 12 months
  • Good behavior considered
  • Education completion helps
  • No automatic expiration for severe cases

🔄 Rehabilitation

Available After Suspension:

  • Complete copyright course
  • Acknowledge violations
  • Commit to compliance
  • Probationary period
  • Increased monitoring

7. Creator Responsibilities

✅ Your Obligations

As a creator, you must:

Ensure Rights to Content

  • Own what you upload
  • Have necessary licenses
  • Obtain permissions
  • Respect others' IP
  • Keep documentation

Prohibited Actions

  • No uploading others' content
  • No circumventing protections
  • No false copyright claims
  • No encouraging infringement
  • No selling pirated content

📋 Best Practices

Content Creation

  • Create original works
  • License music properly
  • Credit collaborators
  • Use royalty-free assets
  • Understand fair use

Documentation

  • Keep license records
  • Save permission emails
  • Document creation process
  • Maintain contracts
  • Store receipts

🎵 Music and Audio

Common Issues

  • Background music in videos
  • Cover songs
  • Samples and remixes
  • Podcast intro music
  • Stream audio

Solutions

  • Use licensed music libraries
  • Original compositions
  • Royalty-free sources
  • Proper sync licenses
  • Creator-safe music

🎨 Visual Content

Risk Areas

  • Stock photos
  • Fan art
  • Memes and GIFs
  • Screenshots
  • Brand logos

Safe Practices

  • Purchase licenses
  • Create original art
  • Use Creative Commons
  • Respect trademarks
  • Transform significantly

8. Platform Protection Measures

🔍 Proactive Measures

Content Recognition

  • Automated scanning
  • Fingerprint matching
  • Pattern detection
  • Duplicate identification
  • Risk assessment

Upload Filters

  • Pre-publication checks
  • Known infringement database
  • High-risk content flags
  • Manual review triggers
  • Educational prompts

🛡️ Creator Tools

Protection Features

  • Watermarking options
  • Download prevention
  • Right-click disable
  • Access logging
  • DMCA registration

Monitoring Tools

  • Content tracking
  • Unauthorized use alerts
  • Takedown assistance
  • Evidence collection
  • Legal resources

📊 Technology Partners

We work with:

  • Content ID systems
  • Rights management platforms
  • Industry databases
  • Legal tech providers
  • Creator protection services

9. Fair Use and Exceptions

📚 Understanding Fair Use

Fair use may apply to:

  • Commentary and criticism
  • Parody and satire
  • Educational content
  • News reporting
  • Transformative works

⚖️ Fair Use Factors

Courts consider:

  1. Purpose and character of use
  2. Nature of copyrighted work
  3. Amount used
  4. Effect on market value

🎭 Common Scenarios

Likely Fair Use

  • Review videos with clips
  • Educational tutorials
  • Parody songs
  • News commentary
  • Transformative art

Likely NOT Fair Use

  • Full song uploads
  • Entire movie scenes
  • Unedited reactions
  • Commercial use
  • Market replacement

💡 Best Practices

  • Transform the content significantly
  • Use only necessary amounts
  • Add substantial commentary
  • Consider licensing anyway
  • Document your rationale

10. Consequences of False Claims

⚠️ Penalties for False Reports

Submitting false copyright claims may result in:

Legal Consequences

  • Perjury charges
  • Damages liability
  • Attorney's fees
  • Court sanctions
  • Criminal prosecution

Platform Actions

  • Account termination
  • Claim privileges revoked
  • Public disclosure
  • Law enforcement referral
  • Permanent ban

🛡️ Creator Protection

We protect creators from abuse:

  • Careful claim review
  • Pattern detection
  • Abuser tracking
  • Swift restoration
  • Damage mitigation

📋 What Constitutes Abuse

Clear Abuse

  • Knowingly false claims
  • Claiming others' work
  • Harassment via DMCA
  • Automated false claims
  • Competitive sabotage

Not Abuse

  • Good faith mistakes
  • Unclear ownership
  • Fair use disputes
  • License disagreements
  • Boundary cases

11. Contact Information

📧 Copyright Contacts

Primary Copyright Agent

Email: [email protected]

Response: 24-48 hours

Legal Department

Email: [email protected]

Complex copyright matters

🔗 Resources

Self-Service

  • Copyright FAQ: help.spinhub.com/copyright
  • Report form: spinhub.com/copyright-report
  • Counter-notice: spinhub.com/counter-notice
  • Education: learn.spinhub.com/copyright

⏰ Office Hours

Regular Support

Monday-Friday: 9 AM - 6 PM CET

Email monitoring: 24/7

Urgent Issues

24/7 monitoring for court orders, immediate threats, safety concerns, high-profile cases

📍 Mailing Address

Spinhub Limited

Attn: Copyright Agent

[Address]

Dublin, Ireland

Creator Support

Email: [email protected]

Copyright questions and education

Summary

This Copyright Policy ensures:

  • ✅ Fair Process - For all parties involved
  • ✅ Legal Compliance - With DMCA and EU law
  • ✅ Creator Protection - From false claims
  • ✅ Platform Safety - From liability
  • ✅ User Education - For better compliance

Remember: When in doubt, create original content or obtain proper licenses.

Questions? Contact [email protected]

This policy is part of our Terms of Service. By using Spinhub, you agree to comply with this Copyright Policy.

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