This Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) Notice (“Notice”) informs alleged copyright infringers that buzzfeed (buzzfeed.info) will vigorously protect its copyrighted content.
Protected Content
The Website contains original content, including:
- News
- Quizzer
- Celebrities
This content is protected by copyright laws of the United States and Switzerland, as well as international copyright treaties.
Reporting Copyright Infringement
If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please submit a written notification (“Takedown Notice”) to the Website’s Copyright Agent (defined below).
The Takedown Notice must comply with the requirements of the DMCA. For your reference, here’s a link to the relevant sections of the U.S. Copyright Office website: https://www.copyright.gov/
Content Removal Process
Upon receipt of a complete and valid Takedown Notice, the Website will remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material. The Website will also forward the Takedown Notice to the alleged infringer and provide them an opportunity to respond.
Counter-Notice
If you believe your material has been removed or disabled due to an error or misidentification, you may submit a written counter-notification (“Counter-Notice”) to the Copyright Agent. The Counter-Notice must comply with the DMCA requirements (refer to the U.S. Copyright Office link provided above).
Repeat Infringer Policy
The Website has a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, repeat infringers.
Copyright Agent
For DMCA Takedown Notices and Counter-Notices, please contact the Website’s Copyright Agent:
Disclaimer
This Notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.