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DMCA Policy

Last updated: January 2025

tagd-ai respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. This policy outlines how we handle copyright infringement claims under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

Our Commitment​

We take copyright infringement seriously and will:

  • Respond promptly to valid DMCA notices
  • Remove or disable access to infringing content
  • Terminate repeat infringers
  • Protect legitimate fair use

Before Filing a Notice​

Please consider:

  • Is the use actually infringing, or is it fair use?
  • Do you own or represent the copyright holder?
  • Is the content hosted on tagd-ai's servers?
  • Have you tried contacting the user directly?

Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice​

To report copyright infringement, send a notice to our Designated Agent with:

Required Elements​

  1. Your contact information:

    • Full legal name
    • Mailing address
    • Phone number
    • Email address

  2. Identification of the copyrighted work:

    • Description of the work
    • Link to original work (if available)
    • Copyright registration (if registered)

  3. Identification of the infringing content:

    • URL(s) of the infringing content on tagd-ai
    • Description of where to find it
    • Tag ID if known

  4. Statements:

    • A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
    • A statement that the information in the notice is accurate
    • A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

  5. Signature:

    • Physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent

Where to Send​

By Email (preferred): [email protected]

By Mail: tagd-ai, Inc. DMCA Agent [Address]

What Happens Next​

  1. Receipt: We acknowledge receipt within 1-2 business days
  2. Review: We review the notice for completeness
  3. Action: If valid, we remove or disable access to the content
  4. Notification: We notify the user who posted the content
  5. Counter-notice: User may file a counter-notice

Counter-Notification​

If Your Content Was Removed​

If you believe your content was wrongly removed, you may file a counter-notice.

Filing a Counter-Notice​

Send to our Designated Agent with:

Required Elements​

  1. Your contact information:

    • Full legal name
    • Mailing address
    • Phone number
    • Email address

  2. Identification of removed content:

    • Description of removed content
    • Location where it appeared (URL/Tag ID)

  3. Statements:

    • A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the content was removed by mistake or misidentification
    • Consent to jurisdiction of federal court in your district (or Delaware if outside US)
    • Agreement to accept service from the original complainant

  4. Signature:

    • Physical or electronic signature

Counter-Notice Process​

  1. Receipt: We acknowledge receipt
  2. Forward: We send the counter-notice to the original complainant
  3. Wait period: 10-14 business days
  4. Restoration: If no lawsuit is filed, content may be restored
  5. Legal action: If lawsuit is filed, content remains down

Repeat Infringers​

Our Policy​

We terminate users who repeatedly infringe copyrights:

  • First offense: Warning and content removal
  • Second offense: Account suspension
  • Third offense: Account termination

What Counts as Repeat​

  • Multiple valid DMCA notices
  • Deliberate infringement
  • Circumventing previous removals

Appeals​

Terminated users may appeal by demonstrating:

  • Notices were improper
  • They didn't knowingly infringe
  • They've taken corrective action

Important Considerations​

False Claims​

Filing false DMCA notices has consequences:

  • You may be liable for damages
  • Perjury charges may apply
  • Account termination
  • Legal action from accused party

Fair Use​

Before filing, consider fair use factors:

  • Purpose and character of use
  • Nature of copyrighted work
  • Amount used relative to whole
  • Effect on market value

Good Faith​

Only file notices when you genuinely believe infringement occurred. Misuse of the DMCA process is prohibited.

Types of Content We Host​

User-Generated Content​

tagd-ai hosts user-created tags that may contain:

  • Text content
  • Uploaded images
  • Uploaded files
  • Embedded media links

Our Responsibility​

  • We remove infringing content upon valid notice
  • We don't pre-screen all uploads
  • We rely on reports from rights holders
  • We act in good faith

What We Cannot Address​

External Content​

We can't remove:

  • Content on third-party websites
  • Embedded content from other services
  • Links to external infringing content

For external content, contact the relevant platform.

Trademark Issues​

This DMCA policy is for copyright only. For trademark concerns, contact [email protected].

Defamation or Privacy​

For non-copyright content issues, see our Terms of Service or contact [email protected].

Designated Agent​

Our Designated Agent for DMCA notices:

Name: DMCA Agent Company: tagd-ai, Inc. Email: [email protected] Address: [Address]

This designation is registered with the U.S. Copyright Office.

Processing Time​

StageTimeframe
Acknowledgment1-2 business days
Review3-5 business days
Removal (if valid)Within 24 hours of decision
Counter-notice review2-3 business days
Restoration (if applicable)10-14 business days

Best Practices for Rights Holders​

Monitor Your Content​

  • Set up alerts for your content
  • Regularly check for misuse
  • Document your original works

Contact Users First​

Before filing DMCA:

  • Try contacting the user
  • Request voluntary removal
  • Resolve amicably if possible

Keep Records​

Maintain records of:

  • Original creation dates
  • Copyright registrations
  • Previous infringements
  • DMCA submissions

For Users​

Avoid Infringement​

  • Only upload content you own or have rights to
  • Get proper licenses for third-party content
  • Credit sources appropriately
  • Use royalty-free resources

If You Receive a Notice​

  1. Don't panic
  2. Review the claim carefully
  3. Consider if it's valid
  4. Remove content if infringing
  5. File counter-notice if wrongly accused
  6. Seek legal advice if needed

Resources​

  • Free images: Unsplash, Pexels
  • Free icons: Flaticon, Font Awesome
  • Creative Commons: creativecommons.org
  • Fair use guidelines: copyright.gov

Contact​

For DMCA matters: [email protected]

For general legal: [email protected]

For other issues: [email protected]