Policy Regarding HousingInfo.org Copyright Infringement and DMCA Notices:

Our company is fully committed to upholding the rights of intellectual property owners in strict accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (DMCA), which can be accessed on the U.S. Copyright Office website.

Should you perceive that your copyright has been violated on the Housing Information website, referred to henceforth as 'the Site', we encourage you to promptly inform our appointed Copyright Agent, whose contact information can be found below. As soon as your notice of alleged copyright infringement-detailed as per the guidelines below-is received, Housing Information will evaluate and react expeditiously and appropriately, which may include the removal of the disputed content from the Site.

Please note that filing a DMCA notice necessitates your compliance with all of the stipulations outlined below. If Housing Information identifies that additional information is required to finalize your DMCA notice, your swift provision of said information is expected. Failure to comply with all the requirements may result in your DMCA notice not being further processed.

Importantly, the integrity of the information you provide is crucial. Section 512(f) of the Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), stipulates that any person who knowingly submits false claims of infringement or misidentifies material that has been removed or disabled could be held liable.

For detailed insight into the legal requirements of a DMCA notice or a DMCA counter-notification, I encourage you to seek legal counsel or refer to Section 512(c)(3) and Section 512(g)(3) of the U.S. Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3) and 17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(3), respectively.

DMCA Notice of Alleged Infringement ('Notice'):

The notice should include:

  1. Identification of the copyrighted work you believe to have been infringed. If multiple copyrighted works are covered by your notice, please provide a representative list.
  2. Identification of the material or link you allege is infringing (or subject to infringing activity), including its specific location on the Site (URL, if applicable).
  3. Your company affiliation (if applicable), mailing address, telephone number, and email address (if available).
  4. The following statements:
    'I have a good faith belief that the disputed use of the copyrighted material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law (e.g., as a fair use).'
    'The information in this Notice is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, I affirm that I am the owner or an authorized agent of the owner of the copyright or of an exclusive right under the copyright that is purportedly infringed.'
  5. Your full legal name and your electronic or physical signature.

Once all the elements are duly completed, deliver this Notice to the Designated Copyright Agent for Housing Information:

 

Email:  

Please remember, any questions or concerns regarding the process should be addressed with legal counsel to ensure your full understanding and compliance with the DMCA.