DMCA Policy

Last Updated: October 26, 2023

At Viewspress, we respect the intellectual property rights of others and are committed to complying with the provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA"). This policy outlines the procedures we follow for handling claims of copyright infringement on our website, https://viewspress.com/ (the "Site").

1. Our Stance on Intellectual Property

Viewspress is a platform dedicated to sharing perspectives, ideas, and content. We believe in the power of original creation and the importance of protecting the rights of creators, authors, and artists. As such, we have a zero-tolerance policy towards intellectual property theft. All content published on Viewspress is expected to be the original work of our contributors or used with proper authorization, including valid licenses, permissions, or under fair use principles.

We are an internet service provider as defined by the DMCA. We provide a platform for our users to publish their own content. While we do not pre-screen content, we are committed to responding to clear and substantiated notices of alleged copyright infringement.

2. What is the DMCA?

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act is a United States copyright law that provides a legal framework for addressing claims of copyright infringement online. It establishes a system for copyright owners to notify service providers like Viewspress about potentially infringing content. In response, the service provider can remove or disable access to the material, shielding itself from liability, provided it follows the specific procedures outlined in the law.

3. Reporting Copyright Infringement (DMCA Takedown Notice)

If you are a copyright owner or an agent authorized to act on their behalf and believe that any content on Viewspress infringes upon your copyrights, you may submit a formal DMCA takedown notice to our designated Copyright Agent.

To be effective under the DMCA, your written notification must include the following information:

  1. A Physical or Electronic Signature: A signature (physical or electronic) of a person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

  2. Identification of the Copyrighted Work: A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed, including, if applicable, a URL or other location where the original work can be found. If multiple copyrighted works are involved, a representative list of such works is sufficient.

  3. Identification of the Infringing Material: A detailed description of the material that you claim is infringing, with information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material on our Site. Please provide the specific URL(s) of the web page(s) where the allegedly infringing content is posted.

  4. Your Contact Information: Your address, telephone number, and email address so that we can contact you regarding your claim.

  5. A Statement of Good Faith Belief: A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.

  6. A Statement Under Penalty of Perjury: A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

Please send your complete DMCA takedown notice to our designated Copyright Agent at:

Email: admin@viewspress.com
Subject Line: DMCA Takedown Notice

Warning: Please be aware that under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), you may be liable for any damages, including costs and attorneys' fees, if you knowingly materially misrepresent that material or activity is infringing. We strongly recommend consulting with a legal professional before sending a DMCA notice.

4. What Happens After We Receive a Valid Takedown Notice?

Upon receipt of a compliant DMCA takedown notice, we will take the following steps:

  1. Review: We will expeditiously review the notice to ensure it meets all statutory requirements.

  2. Removal or Disable Access: If the notice is valid, we will remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content.

  3. Notification to the User: We will notify the user who posted the content that it has been removed or disabled due to a copyright claim. We will provide them with a copy of the DMCA notice and your contact information.

  4. Repeat Infringer Policy: In accordance with the DMCA, we maintain a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, the accounts of users who are repeat infringers.

5. Counter-Notification: If You Believe Your Content Was Removed in Error

If you are a user who believes that your content was removed or disabled as a result of a mistake or misidentification, you have the right to file a counter-notification.

To be effective, your counter-notification must be a written communication provided to our Copyright Agent that includes substantially the following:

  1. Your Physical or Electronic Signature: Your signature (physical or electronic).

  2. Identification of Removed Material: Identification of the material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled and the location at which the material appeared before it was removed or access was disabled.

  3. A 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 of the material to be removed or disabled.

  4. Your Contact Information: Your name, address, telephone number, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located (or if you are outside the United States, for any judicial district in which Viewspress may be found), and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notification or an agent of such person.

Please send your counter-notification to our designated Copyright Agent at:

Email: admin@viewspress.com
Subject Line: DMCA Counter-Notification

6. The Process After a Counter-Notification

Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification:

  1. We Will Forward It: We will promptly forward a copy of the counter-notification to the original complaining party.

  2. The Waiting Period: The DMCA requires us to inform the original complainant that we will replace the removed material or cease disabling access to it in 10 business days.

  3. Replacement of Content: Unless our Copyright Agent first receives notice from the original complainant that they have filed an action seeking a court order to restrain the user from engaging in infringing activity relating to the material on our Site, we will replace or restore access to the material within 10 to 14 business days after receiving the counter-notification.

7. Modifications to This Policy

Viewspress reserves the right to modify, amend, or change this DMCA Policy at any time and at our sole discretion. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting copyrighted content.

8. Contact Information

For any questions regarding this DMCA Policy, please contact us at:

Email: admin@viewspress.com

Please note that this email address is for DMCA-related communications and general policy inquiries only. Non-DMCA communications sent to this address may not be acknowledged or responded to.

Disclaimer: This DMCA Policy is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. It is recommended that you consult with a qualified legal professional to ensure your compliance with the DMCA and other applicable laws.