WorkMark

DMCA Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. Overview

WorkMark respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. This DMCA Policy outlines our procedures for handling copyright infringement claims in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used on our platform without authorization, please follow the procedures outlined below.

2. Filing a Copyright Infringement Claim

To file a copyright infringement claim, you must provide a written notification that includes the following information:

2.1 Required Information

  • A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized person
  • Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
  • Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and information reasonably sufficient to locate it
  • Your contact information (name, address, phone number, and email)
  • A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner
  • A statement that the information is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

2.2 Where to Send Notifications

Send your DMCA takedown notices to our designated copyright agent:

Copyright Agent: WorkMark Legal Team
Email: dmca@workmarkpro.com
Subject Line: DMCA Takedown Notice

3. Our Response to DMCA Notices

3.1 Initial Review

Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, we will:

  • Review the notice for completeness and compliance with DMCA requirements
  • Identify the allegedly infringing content on our platform
  • Contact the user who posted the content to notify them of the claim
  • Provide the user with an opportunity to respond

3.2 Content Removal

If the notice is valid and the user does not provide a counter-notification, we may:

  • Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content
  • Notify the user that their content has been removed
  • Provide information about the counter-notification process

4. Counter-Notification Process

4.1 User Rights

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

  • Your physical or electronic signature
  • Identification of the removed content and its previous location
  • A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the content was removed by mistake
  • Your consent to local federal court jurisdiction
  • Your contact information

4.2 Counter-Notification Response

Upon receiving a valid counter-notification, we will forward it to the original complainant. If no legal action is filed within 10-14 business days, we may restore the content.

5. Repeat Infringers

We maintain a policy for handling repeat infringers:

  • Users who repeatedly post infringing content may have their accounts suspended or terminated
  • We track DMCA notices and counter-notifications for each user
  • Appeals for account termination can be made to our support team

6. False Claims

Filing false DMCA notices may result in legal consequences:

  • False claims may result in liability for damages
  • We may report false claims to appropriate authorities
  • Users who file false claims may be banned from our platform

7. AI-Generated Content

Special considerations for AI-generated content:

  • Users are responsible for ensuring AI-generated content doesn't infringe on copyrights
  • We encourage users to review and verify AI-generated content before use
  • DMCA notices for AI-generated content will be processed the same as other content

8. Alternative Dispute Resolution

Before filing a DMCA notice, consider:

  • Contacting the user directly to resolve the issue
  • Using our support system to report concerns
  • Seeking legal advice if the matter is complex

9. International Copyright

While this policy is based on U.S. DMCA law, we respect international copyright laws and will consider valid copyright claims from other jurisdictions. Please provide appropriate documentation for international copyright claims.

10. Contact Information

For DMCA-related inquiries and notices:

Email: info@workmarkpro.com
DMCA Agent: dmca@workmarkpro.com
Legal Inquiries: legal@workmarkpro.com
Response Time: Within 48 hours for valid notices

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this DMCA Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our procedures or legal requirements. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.