Introduction
Bahrain All News (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects the intellectual property rights of others and is committed to complying with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). This DMCA Compliance Statement outlines our procedures for addressing copyright infringement claims related to the content on our website.
Reporting Copyright Infringement
If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used on our website in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide our designated Copyright Agent with the following information:
- A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
- Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, along with information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material.
- Information reasonably sufficient to contact the complaining party, such as an address, telephone number, and, if available, an email address.
- A statement that the complaining party has a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
Submitting a DMCA Notice
DMCA notices must be sent to our Designated Copyright Agent:
Copyright Agent: [Your Designated Copyright Agent] Email: [Your Copyright Agent’s Email Address] Address: [Your Copyright Agent’s Address]
Please include “DMCA Notice” in the subject line of your email or as the title of your written correspondence to ensure prompt attention to your notice.
Counter-Notification
If you believe that your content was removed or disabled as a result of an erroneous DMCA notice, you may file a counter-notification by providing our designated Copyright Agent with the following information:
- Your physical or electronic signature.
- Identification of the material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled and the location at which the material appeared before it was removed or disabled.
- A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.
- Your name, address, and telephone number, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal district court for the judicial district in which your address is located (or the federal district courts located in [Your Jurisdiction] if your address is outside of the United States), and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notice or an agent of such person.
Submitting a Counter-Notification
Counter-notifications must be sent to our designated Copyright Agent at the contact information provided above.
Repeat Infringers
We have a policy of terminating the accounts of repeat infringers in appropriate circumstances.
Conclusion
We take copyright infringement seriously and are committed to complying with the DMCA. Please note that submitting a DMCA notice or counter-notification is a legal process and may result in legal consequences. If you are uncertain whether your use of copyrighted material constitutes infringement, it is recommended that you seek legal advice.
This DMCA Compliance Statement is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. For legal guidance, please consult with an attorney.