At [asktopic], we respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users, contributors, and content creators to do the same. This Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) Copyright Policy explains how we handle copyright infringement claims and how copyright owners can submit a takedown request.
1. Respect for Intellectual Property Rights
All content published on [asktopic], including text, images, graphics, and other materials, is created with care and is intended to comply with applicable copyright laws. We do not knowingly publish copyrighted material without proper authorization, permission, or legal basis.
If you believe that any content on our website infringes your copyright, we take such matters seriously and will respond promptly to valid DMCA notices.
2. Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice
If you are a copyright owner (or authorized to act on behalf of one) and believe that your copyrighted work has been used on [asktopic] in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice by providing the information outlined below.
Your DMCA notice must be sent to our designated email address:
DMCA Contact Email:
📧 admin@asktopic.com
3. Required Information for a DMCA Notice
To ensure your request is processed quickly and accurately, please include the following details in your DMCA takedown notice:
- Identification of the copyrighted work
A clear description of the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed. - Identification of the infringing material
The exact URL(s) or link(s) on [asktopic] where the allegedly infringing content is located. - Your contact information
Your full name, email address, and any other relevant contact details. - Good-faith statement
A statement confirming that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law. - Accuracy and authority statement
A statement declaring that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner, under penalty of perjury. - Signature
A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative.
4. Action Taken Upon Receipt of a Valid Notice
Upon receiving a complete and valid DMCA notice, we will:
- Review the claim promptly
- Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content if required
- Take appropriate action in accordance with the DMCA and applicable laws
5. Counter-Notification
If you believe that content removed from [asktopic] was mistakenly taken down or misidentified, you may submit a counter-notification in accordance with the DMCA. Counter-notifications must also be sent to admin@asktopic.com and include legally required information.
6. Repeat Infringers
In accordance with the DMCA and Google AdSense policies, [asktopic] reserves the right to terminate access or remove content from users who are found to be repeat copyright infringers.
7. Policy Updates
We reserve the right to update or modify this DMCA Copyright Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of the website signifies acceptance of the updated policy.