Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Policy

At LivingAnimal.com, we are committed to protecting the intellectual property rights of others and complying with the provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used or displayed on our website in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, you may notify us using the procedure outlined below.

This DMCA Policy explains your rights and responsibilities when submitting a copyright infringement claim or counter-notice. Please ensure that your notice complies with the requirements of the DMCA.

Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice

If you are a copyright owner or an authorized representative, you may file a DMCA Takedown Notice with us by providing the following information:

  1. Your Contact Information
    Provide your full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address so we can communicate with you about your complaint.
  2. Identification of the Copyrighted Work
    Provide a detailed description of the copyrighted work(s) you claim have been infringed. You may include the title, description, or any other information that will help us identify the work(s) in question.
  3. Location of the Allegedly Infringing Material
    Provide the URL(s) or specific location(s) of the material you claim is infringing. Be as specific as possible to help us locate the material quickly.
  4. Statement of Good Faith Belief
    Include the following statement:

    “I have a good faith belief that the use of the copyrighted material described above is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.”

  5. Accuracy and Authority Statement
    Include the following statement:

    “I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the information in this notice is accurate and that I am the copyright owner or am authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive copyright that is allegedly infringed.”

  6. Your Signature
    Sign the notice physically or electronically.

How to Submit Your DMCA Notice

You can send your DMCA Takedown Notice to the following contact:

Email: info@livinganimal.com

Upon receiving your complete and valid DMCA Takedown Notice, we will promptly:

  • Investigate your claim,
  • Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material, and
  • Notify the person responsible for the material (if applicable) of your claim.

Counter-Notification Procedure

If you believe that content you posted on LivingAnimal.com was removed or disabled as a result of a mistake or misidentification, you may file a Counter-Notification.

A Counter-Notification must include the following:

  1. Your Contact Information
    Provide your full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address so we can communicate with you.
  2. Identification of Removed Content
    Describe the content that was removed or disabled and provide the URL(s) where it appeared before removal.
  3. Statement of Good Faith Belief
    Include the following statement:

    “I have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification of the material to be removed or disabled.”

  4. Consent to Jurisdiction
    Include the following statement:

    “I consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which my address is located or, if my address is outside of the United States, to the jurisdiction of any judicial district in which LivingAnimal.com may be found, and I will accept service of process from the party who filed the original DMCA notice or an agent of that party.”

  5. Your Signature
    Sign the Counter-Notification physically or electronically.

How to Submit a Counter-Notification

You can send your Counter-Notification to the following contact:

Email: info@livinganimal.com

Upon receiving your complete and valid Counter-Notification, we will:

  • Forward it to the original complainant, and
  • Restore the removed material within 10-14 business days unless the complainant files a lawsuit against you in that time.

Important Notes

  • Filing false claims or Counter-Notifications may result in legal consequences under the DMCA.
  • We reserve the right to review the validity of all DMCA notices and Counter-Notifications and take appropriate action as required.

If you have questions about this DMCA Policy or need further assistance, please contact us at info@livinganimal.com.

For more information about the DMCA, please visit the U.S. Copyright Office Website.