Copyright Infringement Policy

At IBIS, we respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. If you believe that any content on IBIS infringes upon your copyright, you may submit a notice of copyright infringement in accordance with the procedures outlined below.

1. Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you are a copyright owner or an authorized representative and believe that content on IBIS is used without your permission or in violation of your copyright, please send a written notice containing the following information to our designated copyright agent:

  • Your Contact Information:Your full name, address, phone number, and email address.

  • Identification of the Copyrighted Work:A description of the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed, including any relevant details (e.g., title, registration number, etc.).

  • Identification of the Infringing Material:A clear description of the content or material on IBIS that you claim is infringing, along with the exact URL(s) or other location identifiers.

  • A Statement of Good Faith:A statement that you believe in good faith that the use of the material in question is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.

  • A Declaration of Accuracy:A statement under penalty of perjury that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

  • Your Signature:An electronic or physical signature of the copyright owner or an authorized representative.

Send your notice to our designated copyright agent at the following contact:

Email: [insert copyright email]Address: [insert address, if applicable]

2. Removal of Infringing Content

Upon receipt of a valid copyright infringement notice, we will:

  • Promptly investigate the claim.
  • Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material if the claim is valid.
  • Notify the user responsible for the content of the action taken and provide them with an opportunity to submit a counter-notification (see below).

3. Counter-Notification

If you believe that content you posted on IBIS was removed in error or does not infringe upon any copyrights, you may submit a counter-notification. Your counter-notification must include:

  • Your Contact Information:Your full name, address, phone number, and email address.

  • Identification of the Removed Material:A description of the material that was removed or to which access was disabled, along with the location (URL) where the material appeared before it was removed.

  • A Statement of Good Faith:A statement under penalty of perjury that you believe the material was removed or disabled as a result of a mistake or misidentification of the material.

  • A Declaration of Consent:A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court in your location (or the jurisdiction where IBIS operates) and that you will accept service of process from the person who submitted the original infringement notice.

  • Your Signature:An electronic or physical signature.

Send your counter-notification to our designated copyright agent at the contact information provided above.

4. Repeat Infringers

IBIS reserves the right to terminate or suspend accounts of users who are repeat offenders of our copyright policy. This may occur if we receive multiple valid notices of copyright infringement against a user’s account.

5. False Claims

Please note that under applicable laws, any person who knowingly misrepresents that content is infringing may be liable for damages. We reserve the right to seek legal remedies for false claims of copyright infringement.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Copyright Infringement Policy, please contact us at:

Email: [insert contact email]Address: [insert physical address, if applicable]