DMCA Copyright Policy

Digital Millennium Copyright Act Compliance | Last Updated: October 29, 2025

📋 DMCA Takedown Procedure

What is DMCA?

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) provides a legal framework for copyright holders to request removal of infringing content. If you believe content on our platform infringes your copyright, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice.

Scope of Policy

This policy applies to:

• Content hosted on s4.software, download.s4.software, auth.s4.software
• User-generated content (if applicable)
• Third-party materials distributed through our platform
• Software packages and documentation

📧 Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice

Designated DMCA Agent

Required Information (17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3))

Your DMCA notice MUST include all of the following:

1. Identification of copyrighted work
   • Describe the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
   • Provide copyright registration number (if available)
   • Include links or references to original work
2. Identification of infringing material
   • Specific URL(s) where infringing content is located
   • Description sufficient to locate the material
   • Screenshots or evidence of infringement
3. Contact information
   • Your full legal name
   • Physical mailing address
   • Telephone number
   • Email address
4. Good faith statement
   • "I have 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."
5. Accuracy statement
   • "The information in this notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, I am the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner."
6. Physical or electronic signature
   • Your handwritten or electronic signature

DMCA Notice Template

⚙️ Our Response Process

Timeline

1. Receipt Acknowledgment: Within 24-48 hours
2. Review & Validation: 2-3 business days
   • Verify notice meets DMCA requirements
   • Confirm legitimacy of claim
3. Content Removal: Within 5 business days if valid
   • Infringing content disabled/removed
   • User notified (if applicable)
4. Final Confirmation: Within 7 business days
   • Confirmation email to complainant
   • Case closed or counter-notice period begins

Invalid Notices

Notices that don't meet DMCA requirements will be rejected. Common issues:

• Missing required information
• No signature
• Vague or incomplete URLs
• Not a copyright issue (trademark, patent, etc.)
• Fair use claims not addressed

🔄 DMCA Counter-Notice

If Your Content Was Removed

If you believe your content was removed in error or that you have the right to use it, you may file a counter-notice.

Counter-Notice Requirements

Your counter-notice must include:

1. Your contact information (name, address, phone, email)
2. Identification of removed material and its prior location
3. Statement under penalty of perjury:
   • "I swear, under penalty of perjury, that I have a good faith belief the material was removed due to mistake or misidentification."
4. Consent to jurisdiction:
   • "I consent to the jurisdiction of Federal District Court for [your district], and will accept service of process from the complainant."
5. Physical or electronic signature

Counter-Notice Process

1. Submit counter-notice to [email protected]
2. We forward counter-notice to original complainant
3. Complainant has 10-14 business days to file lawsuit
4. If no lawsuit filed, we may restore content after 14 days
5. If lawsuit filed, dispute resolved in court

⚠️ Repeat Infringer Policy

🛡️ s4™ Intellectual Property Protection

Our Copyrighted Materials

The following are protected by copyright and may NOT be reproduced without permission:

• s4™ Software: All source code, binaries, and executables
• Documentation: User manuals, API docs, technical guides
• Website Content: Text, graphics, images, videos
• Logo & Branding: s4™ logo, trademarks, trade dress
• Marketing Materials: Promotional content, screenshots

Reporting Piracy

If you discover unauthorized distribution of s4™ software:

📜 Fair Use Considerations

What is Fair Use?

Fair use (17 U.S.C. § 107) allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission for:

• Criticism, commentary, or review
• News reporting
• Teaching or scholarship
• Research

Fair Use Factors

Courts consider:

1. Purpose and character of use (commercial vs. educational)
2. Nature of copyrighted work
3. Amount used relative to whole work
4. Effect on market value of original work

Note: Fair use is determined case-by-case. When in doubt, seek legal advice or obtain permission.

🚫 Misrepresentation Warning

🌍 International Copyright

Berne Convention

s4 respects international copyright under the Berne Convention. Copyright protection extends to works from all member countries (179+ nations).

Non-U.S. Copyright Claims

For copyright claims under non-U.S. law, please contact [email protected] and specify:

• Applicable jurisdiction and laws
• Copyright registration (if required in your country)
• Evidence of copyright ownership

📞 Contact Information

📚 Related Policies

• Intellectual Property & Trademarks
• End User License Agreement
• Terms of Service
• Acceptable Use Policy

⚖️ Legal References

• 17 U.S.C. § 512: DMCA Safe Harbor Provisions
• 17 U.S.C. § 107: Fair Use
• 17 U.S.C. § 504: Statutory Damages
• 17 U.S.C. § 1201: Anti-Circumvention

This DMCA policy complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512).
s4™ Corporation is committed to respecting intellectual property rights.

s4™ Corporation · Legal Department · Last Updated: October 29, 2025

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