Houfy Copyright Policy

Complete guide for copyright policy and compliance requirements

Navigate the complexities of copyright protection with confidence. Our comprehensive guide outlines your rights and responsibilities, helping you prevent violations, respond effectively, and maintain a respectful, legally compliant platform.

Overview

Houfy respects the intellectual property rights of others and desires to offer a platform which contains no content that violates those rights.

Disclaimer: Houfy acts solely as an online platform intermediary and does not proactively monitor or verify user-generated content. Users remain exclusively responsible for the accuracy, legality, and appropriateness of their uploaded content. Houfy expressly disclaims liability related to user-generated content, except for actions mandated by applicable laws.

Important Notice

Houfy reserves the right to remove any content that violates intellectual property rights. Violations may result in reduced visibility, removal from search results, or complete removal from the platform.

Misuse of Complaint Process: Houfy reserves the right to suspend or permanently terminate the accounts of users who intentionally submit false, misleading, abusive, or malicious complaints or counter-notices. Users engaging in such misuse may also be subject to legal liability.

Our Commitment

We are committed to maintaining a platform that respects intellectual property rights and provides clear processes for addressing violations. Our policies are designed to:

Protect the rights of content creators and copyright holders
Provide clear procedures for reporting violations
Ensure fair and transparent resolution processes
Maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Legal Notice

Any notice or counter-notice you submit must be truthful and must be submitted under penalty of perjury. A false notice or counter-notice may give rise to personal liability. You may therefore want to seek the advice of legal counsel before submitting a notice or counter-notice.

Jurisdiction and Governing Law: Any disputes or legal actions concerning intellectual property or content hosted on Houfy shall be exclusively governed by and construed according to the laws of the State of Colorado, USA. By using Houfy, you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of state and federal courts located within Colorado for any legal disputes arising from content hosted on or actions relating to this platform.

Content Complaints

Users must upload only content for which they own the rights, have explicit permission, or are otherwise legally authorized to use. Users warrant that their uploaded content is accurate, lawful, and does not infringe intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or other rights of any third party. Users acknowledge sole responsibility and potential legal liability for their uploaded content.

Complaint Process

To promote lawful and respectful use of the platform, Houfy provides a clear process for submitting complaints regarding user-posted content. We aim to review and resolve these issues fairly and promptly.

What Happens After You Submit a Complaint

Houfy may forward the written notice, including the complainant's contact info, to the member who posted the content. We may also take other steps to notify them of the complaint and any actions taken.

Response Timeline: Houfy commits to acknowledging all properly submitted complaints within forty-eight (48) hours of receipt. An initial investigation and any necessary actions, including content removal or user notification, will typically be completed within five (5) business days. Complex cases may require additional time.

Enforcement Policy

In appropriate circumstances, Houfy may disable or terminate accounts of users who infringe or repeatedly violate the rights of others or post unlawful content.

Repeat Infringer Policy: As part of our compliance with the DMCA, Houfy maintains a repeat infringer policy. If a user's content is subject to two (2) or more validated infringement claims, their account will be subject to termination. Houfy reserves the discretion to immediately terminate accounts for severe violations.

Types of Content Violations

Copyright infringement
Trademark violations
Inappropriate or offensive content
False or misleading information
Privacy violations

Copyright Infringement Claims

DMCA Compliance Overview

Houfy follows the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) for reporting and resolving copyright disputes.

DMCA Compliance

Houfy has designated an agent to receive notices of claimed copyright infringement as required by the DMCA.

Filing a Copyright Complaint

If your copyrighted material has been infringed, include the following details in your written notice.

Authorized signature of the copyright owner or their agent
Description of the copyrighted work being infringed
Location (URL) of the infringing material on Houfy
Your contact information (email, address, phone number)
A good faith statement that the use is unauthorized
A statement under penalty of perjury confirming the accuracy and authority to file the complaint

Where to Send Your Notice

Submit your notice to Houfy Corporation's Copyright Agent:

By Email: info@houfy.com

By Mail:

Houfy Inc.

1500 N GRANT ST # 4282

DENVER, CO 80203

Counter-Notice Process

Responding to a Copyright Infringement Notice

If you believe a copyright infringement claim was wrongly filed against you, you may submit a counter-notice under the DMCA (17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(2) and (3)).

Important Legal Notice

Counter-notices must be made under penalty of perjury. Submitting a false counter-notice may result in personal liability. Seek legal advice if you're unsure.

Required Information

• Your physical or electronic signature
• Identification of the material removed or disabled
• Statement under penalty of perjury regarding mistaken removal
• Your full name, email, mailing address, and consent to jurisdiction of the relevant federal court

Submission Instructions

Submit your counter-notice to Houfy's Copyright Agent:

By Email:

info@houfy.com

By Mail: Refer to the address listed under the Copyright Infringement section

Next Steps

After receiving your counter-notice, we will forward it to the original complainant. If they do not file a legal action within 10 business days, we may restore the removed content.