1. DMCA COMPLIANCE

DB8.info, operated by VRLY Ventures LLC, complies with the provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA"). We respond to valid copyright infringement claims in accordance with 17 U.S.C. § 512.

As an online service provider, we qualify for safe harbor protections under the DMCA provided we:

• Expeditiously remove or disable access to allegedly infringing material upon receiving proper notice
• Implement a policy for terminating repeat infringers
• Accommodate and do not interfere with standard technical measures
• Designate an agent to receive DMCA notices

2. COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT POLICY

2.1 Our Commitment

VRLY Ventures LLC:

• Respects the intellectual property rights of others
• Expects users to respect copyright and other intellectual property rights
• Will respond promptly to properly formatted DMCA notices
• Has a policy of terminating accounts of repeat copyright infringers
• Does not monitor user content but responds to valid complaints

2.2 User Responsibilities

All users must:

• Only post content they own or have permission to use
• Respect others' copyrights, trademarks, and intellectual property
• Obtain necessary licenses for copyrighted material
• Provide proper attribution when required
• Understand that fair use is a legal defense that may not apply in all situations

3. DMCA TAKEDOWN PROCEDURE

3.1 Filing a DMCA Notice

If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed on our platform, you may file a DMCA takedown notice. Your notice must include ALL of the following information:

3.2 How to Submit Your Notice

Send your complete DMCA notice to our designated agent:

3.3 Response Timeline

Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, we will:

• Within 24-48 hours: Review the notice for completeness
• If valid: Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content
• Notify the user: Send the DMCA notice to the user who posted the content
• If invalid: Contact you with specific deficiencies that need correction

4. DMCA COUNTER-NOTIFICATION

4.1 Your Rights as a User

If you believe your content was removed in error or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification under Section 512(g) of the DMCA.

4.2 Counter-Notification Requirements

Your counter-notification must include:

4.3 Counter-Notification Process

When we receive a valid counter-notification:

• We will forward it to the original complainant
• We will inform them that we will restore the content in 10 business days
• Content will be restored unless the original complainant files a court action seeking an injunction
• We may restore content between 10-14 business days after receiving counter-notification

5. REPEAT INFRINGER POLICY

5.1 Three-Strike System

We maintain a policy for dealing with repeat copyright infringers:

5.2 Factors in Enforcement

We consider the following factors:

• Severity and frequency of infringement
• Whether counter-notifications were filed and resolved favorably
• Good faith efforts to comply with copyright law
• User's history and overall conduct on the platform
• Whether infringement appears willful or accidental

6. TRADEMARK POLICY

6.1 Trademark Infringement

We also respond to trademark infringement claims. If you believe your trademark rights are being violated:

• Contact us at: trademark@db8.info
• Provide proof of trademark registration or common law rights
• Identify the allegedly infringing content with specific URLs
• Explain how the use causes consumer confusion
• Include your contact information and signature

6.2 Fair Use and Commentary

We recognize that trademarks may be used legitimately for:

• Comparative advertising
• News reporting and commentary
• Parody and criticism
• Academic discussion
• Descriptive use

7. FALSE CLAIMS AND PERJURY

7.1 Penalties for False Claims

Under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material is infringing may be liable for damages including:

• Attorney fees and costs
• Monetary damages
• Potential criminal perjury charges

7.2 Good Faith Requirement

Before filing a DMCA notice, please ensure:

• You own the copyright or are authorized to act on behalf of the owner
• The use is not authorized (consider fair use, licenses, permissions)
• You have identified the correct content and provided accurate URLs
• Your claim is based on good faith belief, not competitive or harassing motives

8. FAIR USE CONSIDERATIONS

Before filing a DMCA notice, consider whether the use might qualify as fair use under 17 U.S.C. § 107. Fair use factors include:

• Purpose and character of use: Commercial vs. educational, transformative nature
• Nature of copyrighted work: Factual vs. creative, published vs. unpublished
• Amount used: Portion of work used in relation to the whole
• Effect on market: Impact on potential market or value of original work

Common fair use scenarios include:

• Commentary and criticism
• News reporting
• Educational use
• Parody
• Research

9. INTERNATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

While DB8.info is US-based and operates under US law:

• We respect valid copyright claims from international rights holders
• Foreign court judgments may be recognized under appropriate circumstances
• We may cooperate with international enforcement efforts
• Users accessing from outside the US remain subject to US law for platform activities

10. PRESERVATION OF EVIDENCE

When we receive DMCA notices or counter-notifications:

• We preserve copies of allegedly infringing content before removal
• We maintain records of all notices and responses
• Evidence may be provided to parties in legal proceedings
• Records are maintained in accordance with our data retention policies

11. MODIFICATIONS TO THIS POLICY

We may modify this DMCA policy to reflect changes in law or our procedures. Updates will be posted with a new effective date. Continued use of our platform constitutes acceptance of any modifications.

12. CONTACT INFORMATION