Effective Date: 1st January 2020
1. Introduction
Newstrail.com respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), Newstrail.com has implemented a policy to respond to allegations of copyright infringement. If you believe that content on our website infringes your copyright, you may submit a DMCA Notice of Alleged Infringement as outlined below.
2. Designated DMCA Agent
Pursuant to 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(2), Newstrail.com has designated the following agent to receive DMCA notices:
DMCA Agent: Adriaan Brits
Mailing Address: 1401 Brickell Ave, Suite 330, Miami, FL 33131
Email: adriaan@newstrail.com
Newstrail.com aims to respond to all valid DMCA notices within 48 hours of receipt.
3. How to Submit a DMCA Notice of Copyright Infringement
If you believe that your copyrighted material is being used on Newstrail.com without authorization, you must provide a written notice that includes the following details:
(a) Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed (a URL or clear description of the content).
(b) Identification of the allegedly infringing material, including a URL or specific location where it is found on Newstrail.com.
(c) Your contact information, including full name, mailing address, phone number, and email address.
(d) A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the content is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
(e) A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner.
(f) Your physical or electronic signature.
Submit your DMCA notice via email to adriaan@newstrail.com or via mail to the address provided above.
4. Counter-Notification Process (For Users Who Believe Content Was Wrongfully Removed)
If you believe that material you posted was removed in error or misidentified, you may submit a Counter-Notice that includes:
(a) Identification of the removed material and its prior location on Newstrail.com.
(b) A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed in error or that it is legally allowed.
(c) Your name, mailing address, phone number, and email address.
(d) A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal district court in which your address is located (or Miami, FL, if outside the U.S.).
(e) A statement that you will accept service of process from the copyright owner or their agent.
(f) Your physical or electronic signature.
Counter-notices should be sent to adriaan@newstrail.com. If we receive a valid counter-notice, we may reinstate the content unless the copyright owner files a lawsuit within 10 business days.
5. Repeat Infringer Policy
Newstrail.com maintains a zero-tolerance policy for repeat infringers. Any user who receives two or more valid DMCA notices may have their account suspended or permanently banned at our discretion.
6. Disclaimer & Reservation of Rights
Newstrail.com reserves the right to remove any content at its discretion without prior notice. Submitting false or misleading DMCA claims may result in legal consequences. We also reserve the right to modify this policy as needed.