DMCA Copyright Policy

Last Updated: December 21, 2025

Introduction

KeywordKick respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 ("DMCA"), we will respond expeditiously to claims of copyright infringement committed using our Service.

This DMCA Copyright Policy explains:

  • How to report copyright infringement
  • Our process for handling DMCA notices
  • Counter-notification procedures
  • Repeat infringer policy
  • Your rights and obligations

DMCA Notice of Alleged Infringement ("Takedown Notice")

If you believe that content on our Service infringes your copyright, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice to our designated Copyright Agent.

Required Information

Your DMCA notice must include ALL of the following information:

  1. Identification of the Copyrighted Work

    • A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
    • If multiple works are involved, a representative list
    • Links to or copies of the original work, if available

  2. Identification of the Infringing Material

    • A description of the material you claim is infringing
    • The specific location where the material appears on our Service (URL, project ID, etc.)
    • Sufficient detail to allow us to locate the material

  3. Your Contact Information

    • Your full legal name (individual or organization)
    • Mailing address
    • Telephone number
    • Email address

  4. Statement of Good Faith Belief

    • A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by:
      • The copyright owner
      • The copyright owner's agent, or
      • The law

  5. Statement of Accuracy

    • A statement that the information in your notice is accurate

  6. Statement Under Penalty of Perjury

    • A statement made under penalty of perjury that you are:
      • The copyright owner, or
      • Authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

  7. Physical or Electronic Signature

    • Your physical or electronic signature
    • If you're acting on behalf of the copyright owner, your signature must be accompanied by authorization

Where to Send DMCA Notices

Email: dmca@keywordkick.com (Preferred)

Mail:

KeywordKick - DMCA Copyright Agent
[Your Business Address]
[City, State ZIP]
[Country]

Subject Line: "DMCA Takedown Notice"

What Happens Next

Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, we will:

  1. Acknowledge Receipt: Confirm we received your notice (typically within 24-48 hours)
  2. Review the Notice: Verify it meets all DMCA requirements
  3. Remove or Disable Access: Expeditiously remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material
  4. Notify the User: Inform the user who posted the content about the takedown
  5. Provide Counter-Notice Information: Give the user information about submitting a counter-notice

Counter-Notification

If your content was removed due to a DMCA takedown notice and you believe it was removed in error or you have the right to use the material, you may file a DMCA counter-notification.

Required Information

Your counter-notice must include ALL of the following:

  1. Your Contact Information

    • Your full legal name
    • Mailing address
    • Telephone number
    • Email address
    • Account username (if applicable)

  2. Identification of Removed Material

    • Description of the material that was removed or disabled
    • The location where the material appeared before removal (URL, project ID, etc.)

  3. Statement Under Penalty of Perjury

    • A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of:
      • Mistake, or
      • Misidentification

  4. Consent to Jurisdiction

    • A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of:
      • The Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located (if in the US), or
      • The Federal District Court for the district where KeywordKick is located (if you're outside the US)

  5. Consent to Service of Process

    • A statement that you will accept service of process from:
      • The person who submitted the original DMCA notice, or
      • That person's agent

  6. Physical or Electronic Signature

    • Your physical or electronic signature

Where to Send Counter-Notices

Email: dmca@keywordkick.com (Preferred)

Mail: Same address as DMCA notices (above)

Subject Line: "DMCA Counter-Notification"

What Happens After Counter-Notice

Upon receiving a valid counter-notice, we will:

  1. Acknowledge Receipt: Confirm we received your counter-notice
  2. Forward to Original Complainant: Send a copy of your counter-notice to the person who filed the original DMCA notice
  3. Wait 10-14 Business Days: Allow the complainant time to file a court action
  4. Restore Content: If no legal action is filed within 10-14 business days, we may restore the removed content

Important: We will not restore content if the original complainant files a lawsuit seeking a court order to restrain you from engaging in infringing activity.

Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable laws, KeywordKick has adopted a policy of terminating accounts of users who are deemed to be repeat infringers.

What Constitutes Repeat Infringement

A user may be considered a repeat infringer if:

  • Multiple valid DMCA notices are filed against their content
  • They repeatedly post infringing material after receiving warnings
  • They have a pattern of infringing behavior

Our Response

For repeat infringers, we may:

  • Issue warnings for first-time violations
  • Suspend accounts temporarily for subsequent violations
  • Permanently terminate accounts for persistent violators
  • Remove all content associated with the account
  • Prohibit future account creation

Misrepresentation and Penalties

False Claims

Under the DMCA (17 U.S.C. § 512(f)), any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that:

  • Material or activity is infringing, or
  • Material or activity was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification

may be subject to liability for damages, including costs and attorneys' fees.

Consequences

If you submit a false DMCA notice or counter-notice:

  • You may be liable for damages under federal law
  • We may suspend or terminate your account
  • We may report abuse to appropriate authorities
  • We may pursue legal action against you

Good Faith Requirement

  • Only submit DMCA notices if you genuinely believe infringement has occurred
  • Only submit counter-notices if you genuinely believe removal was in error
  • Do not abuse the DMCA process for competitive advantage or harassment

What Is Not Copyright Infringement

The following are generally NOT copyright infringement:

Fair Use

Content may be protected by fair use if used for purposes such as:

  • Criticism or commentary
  • News reporting
  • Teaching or scholarship
  • Research
  • Parody

Fair use is determined on a case-by-case basis considering factors like purpose, nature, amount used, and market effect.

Public Domain

Content in the public domain is not protected by copyright:

  • Works where copyright has expired
  • Works created by US federal government
  • Works explicitly placed in public domain by the creator

Licensed Content

Content used with permission is not infringement:

  • Content you created yourself
  • Content licensed to you (verify license terms)
  • Content under Creative Commons or similar licenses (follow license requirements)

Ideas and Facts

Copyright does not protect:

  • Ideas, concepts, or methods
  • Facts or data (though expression of facts may be protected)
  • Titles, names, short phrases, or slogans (may be protected by trademark)

Trademark Concerns

This DMCA policy covers copyright issues. For trademark complaints:

Email: legal@keywordkick.com

Subject: "Trademark Complaint"

Include:

  • Trademark registration number (if registered)
  • Proof of trademark ownership or rights
  • Description of how the trademark is being misused
  • Location of the infringing use

Other Intellectual Property Issues

For other intellectual property concerns (patents, trade secrets, etc.):

Email: legal@keywordkick.com

Subject: "Intellectual Property Complaint"

Limitations and Disclaimers

No Duty to Monitor

We are not obligated to monitor content posted by users for copyright infringement. We rely on copyright holders to identify infringement and submit proper notices.

No Liability for User Content

We do not assume liability for content posted by users. Users are responsible for ensuring they have rights to content they upload or create.

Safe Harbor

KeywordKick qualifies for DMCA safe harbor protection under 17 U.S.C. § 512(c) as a service provider that:

  • Does not have actual knowledge of infringing activity
  • Does not receive financial benefit directly attributable to infringing activity
  • Responds expeditiously to DMCA notices
  • Has designated a Copyright Agent
  • Has implemented a repeat infringer policy

Preservation of Rights

This policy does not waive or limit any rights or defenses available to KeywordKick under the DMCA or other laws.

International Copyright Issues

Non-US Copyright

While this policy is based on US DMCA requirements, we respect copyright laws worldwide. If you're outside the US:

  • You may still submit takedown notices following the format above
  • Cite the applicable copyright law in your jurisdiction
  • We will evaluate notices based on applicable international law and treaties

Berne Convention

We comply with the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works and other international copyright treaties.

Educational Resources

To learn more about copyright and the DMCA:

Designated Copyright Agent

Our designated agent for DMCA notices under 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3) is:

Name: [Copyright Agent Name]

Address:

KeywordKick - Copyright Agent
[Your Business Address]
[City, State ZIP]
[Country]

Email: dmca@keywordkick.com

Phone: [Your Phone Number]

This agent information has been filed with the US Copyright Office.

Processing Times

  • Initial Acknowledgment: Within 24-48 hours of receipt
  • Content Removal: Within 48-72 hours of receiving valid notice
  • Counter-Notice Processing: 10-14 business days waiting period before potential restoration
  • Appeals: Reviewed within 5-7 business days

Please note that these are target times and may vary based on complexity and volume.

Privacy Note

Information provided in DMCA notices and counter-notices may be forwarded to the parties involved in the dispute. DMCA notices may also be published in public databases (such as Lumen Database) per our legal obligations.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this DMCA Copyright Policy to reflect:

  • Changes in law or legal requirements
  • Changes in our procedures
  • Court rulings or guidance from regulatory authorities

Material changes will be posted on our website with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Questions and Support

If you have questions about this DMCA policy:

Copyright Questions: dmca@keywordkick.com

General Legal: legal@keywordkick.com

Support: support@keywordkick.com

Related Policies

Important Notice: This DMCA policy is provided for informational purposes. It does not constitute legal advice. If you have specific legal questions about copyright infringement or the DMCA, please consult with a qualified attorney.

DMCA Notice Template

To: dmca@keywordkick.com
Subject: DMCA Takedown Notice

I, [Your Full Name], certify that I am the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner for the work(s) described below.

1. COPYRIGHTED WORK:
[Describe the copyrighted work]

2. INFRINGING MATERIAL:
[Describe the infringing material and its location on KeywordKick]
URL: [Specific URL or location]

3. CONTACT INFORMATION:
Name: [Your full legal name]
Address: [Your mailing address]
Phone: [Your phone number]
Email: [Your email address]

4. GOOD FAITH STATEMENT:
I have a good faith belief that the use of the material described above is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.

5. ACCURACY STATEMENT:
I certify that the information in this notice is accurate.

6. AUTHORITY STATEMENT:
Under penalty of perjury, I certify that I am authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright that is allegedly infringed.

SIGNATURE: ___________________
DATE: ___________________