Copyright Policy (DMCA)
Last Updated: 03 June, 2025
UMW Recordings Inc. ("UMW Recordings," "we," "us," or "our") respects the intellectual property rights of others and takes copyright protection seriously. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of the United States (17 U.S.C. § 512) (the “DMCA”), this policy establishes a clear, professional, and legally compliant framework for the submission, review, and handling of copyright infringement notices and counter‑notifications.
This policy is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
1. Scope and Nature of the Service
This policy applies to all content made available on, through, or in connection with the platforms, services, websites, and tools operated by UMW Recordings Inc. (the “Platform”), including content provided by users, artists, contributors, licensors, and other third parties.
UMW Recordings Inc. does not exercise prior editorial control over, nor actively monitor, user‑generated or third‑party content and acts as a service provider within the meaning of Section 512(c) of the DMCA.
2. Designated Copyright Agent
Pursuant to the DMCA, UMW Recordings Inc. has designated a copyright agent to receive notifications of claimed infringement.
Email: dmca@umwrecordingsinc.com
Notices submitted through other channels, or notices that do not substantially comply with the DMCA’s requirements, may not be processed or may be subject to delay.
3. Notification of Claimed Infringement (DMCA Notice)
If you have a good‑faith belief that any content available on the Platform infringes a copyright that you own or are authorized to enforce, you may submit a written notification (a “DMCA Notice”) that includes substantially the following information:
- A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on the owner’s behalf.
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple works are involved, a representative list of such works.
- Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing, with information reasonably sufficient to permit its location (such as specific URLs, content IDs, or other relevant technical identifiers).
- Contact information for the complaining party, including full legal name, postal address, telephone number, and, where available, email address.
- A statement that the complaining party has a good‑faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- A statement that the information in the notification is accurate.
- A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner whose rights are allegedly infringed.
Upon receipt of a DMCA Notice that substantially complies with the statutory requirements, UMW Recordings Inc. may remove or disable access to the identified material and, where appropriate, notify the user responsible for the content.
4. Review, Processing, and Discretion
UMW Recordings Inc. reviews DMCA Notices in a commercially reasonable and diligent manner. However:
- We reserve the right to request additional information to verify the validity of any notice.
- We may reject notices that are incomplete, abusive, or manifestly unfounded.
- All actions taken in response to a DMCA Notice are carried out at our reasonable discretion and in accordance with applicable law.
Nothing in this policy requires UMW Recordings Inc. to make final legal determinations regarding ownership or infringement.
5. Counter‑Notification
If you believe that content you posted on the Platform was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification, you may submit a written counter‑notification (a “Counter‑Notification”) to the designated copyright agent. The Counter‑Notification must include substantially the following information:
- Your physical or electronic signature.
- Identification of the material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled, and the location where the material appeared before it was removed or disabled.
- Your contact information, including full legal name, postal address, telephone number, and, where available, email address.
- A statement, made 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.
- A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located, or, if you reside outside the United States, for any judicial district in which UMW Recordings Inc. may be found, and agreeing to accept service of process from the person who submitted the original DMCA Notice or their agent.
In accordance with the DMCA, UMW Recordings Inc. may restore the removed content no sooner than ten (10) business days and no later than fourteen (14) business days following receipt of a valid Counter‑Notification, unless the original complaining party provides notice that a court action has been filed.
6. Mis representations and Abuse of Process
Any person who knowingly makes materially false statements in a DMCA Notice or Counter‑Notification may be subject to liability for damages, including costs and attorneys’ fees, pursuant to Section 512(f) of the DMCA.
UMW Recordings Inc. reserves the right to take additional action against parties who abuse or misuse the DMCA process.
7. Repeat Infringer Policy
In appropriate circumstances and based on a reasonable determination, UMW Recordings Inc. may suspend or terminate the accounts of users who are deemed to be repeat infringers.
A repeat infringer is a user who has received multiple valid DMCA Notices or who otherwise demonstrates a pattern of infringing conduct, as determined in UMW Recordings Inc.’s sole discretion.
8. Third‑Party Content and Contractual Rights
UMW Recordings Inc. is not responsible for content hosted, linked, or distributed by third parties outside of the Platform.
Nothing in this policy limits or affects any rights of UMW Recordings Inc. arising from licensing, publishing, distribution, or other commercial agreements.
9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the laws of the state in which UMW Recordings Inc. is legally incorporated, without regard to conflict‑of‑laws principles.
10. Changes to This Policy
UMW Recordings Inc. reserves the right to modify or update this policy at any time to reflect legal, regulatory, technical, or operational changes. Any such changes will be effective upon posting on the Platform.
11. Contact
General inquiries regarding copyright matters or this policy, other than the submission of DMCA Notices or Counter‑Notifications, should be directed through UMW Recordings Inc.’s official support channels.
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