Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Policy

Last Updated: July 2025

Tools Reviewer respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”), we have implemented procedures for receiving written notification of claimed copyright infringement and for processing such claims.

1. Our Commitment to Copyright Protection

Tools Reviewer is committed to protecting the rights of copyright holders and complying with the DMCA. We take copyright infringement seriously and will respond promptly to valid takedown notices in accordance with the DMCA and applicable laws.

2. Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used on our website in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide our designated Copyright Agent with the following information:

Required Information for DMCA Takedown Notice:

  1. Identification of the copyrighted work: A detailed description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed, including:
    • Title of the work
    • Copyright registration number (if applicable)
    • Author/creator information
    • Publication date
  2. Identification of the infringing material: Information sufficient to permit us to locate the material, including:
    • URL(s) where the infringing material appears
    • Specific description of the location of the material on our website
    • Page title or article title containing the material
  3. Contact information: Your contact information, including:
    • Full legal name
    • Physical address
    • Telephone number
    • Email address
  4. Good faith statement: A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
  5. Accuracy statement: A statement that the information in your notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
  6. Electronic or physical signature: Your electronic or physical signature.

3. How to Submit a DMCA Notice

Designated Copyright Agent: Tools Reviewer DMCA Agent Email: contact@toolsreviewer.net Subject Line: “DMCA Takedown Notice”

Preferred Method: Email submission with all required information Alternative Method: Written notice sent to our business address (available upon request)

4. Processing of DMCA Notices

Upon receipt of a valid DMCA notice, we will:

  1. Acknowledge receipt within 24-48 hours
  2. Review the notice for completeness and validity
  3. Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material promptly
  4. Notify the user who posted the material (if applicable)
  5. Document the takedown in our records

5. Counter-Notification Process

If you believe that your material was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification with the following information:

Required Information for Counter-Notification:

  1. Identification of the material: Description of the material that was removed and its location before removal
  2. Contact information: Your name, address, telephone number, and email address
  3. Good faith statement: A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed by mistake or misidentification
  4. Consent to jurisdiction: A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for your judicial district (or if outside the US, any judicial district in which Tools Reviewer may be found)
  5. Service acceptance: A statement that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original takedown notice
  6. Signature: Your physical or electronic signature

6. Response to Counter-Notifications

Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, we will:

  1. Forward the counter-notification to the original complainant
  2. Restore the material within 10-14 business days unless the complainant files a court action seeking to restrain the allegedly infringing activity

7. Repeat Infringer Policy

Tools Reviewer maintains a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, users who are repeat infringers. We may disable accounts or access for users who repeatedly infringe upon the copyrights of others.

8. Misrepresentation

Please note that under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity is infringing may be subject to liability for damages. We reserve the right to seek damages from any party that submits a false or misleading DMCA notice.

9. Fair Use Consideration

Before submitting a DMCA notice, please consider whether the use of copyrighted material may qualify as fair use. Fair use is a legal doctrine that permits limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes such as:

  • Commentary and criticism
  • News reporting
  • Research and scholarship
  • Parody

10. Good Faith Requirement

We expect all parties to act in good faith when submitting DMCA notices or counter-notifications. Abuse of the DMCA process may result in:

  • Termination of user accounts
  • Legal action for damages
  • Reporting to appropriate authorities

11. International Considerations

While the DMCA is US law, we extend similar protections to copyright holders worldwide. International copyright claims will be handled with appropriate consideration for applicable international copyright laws and treaties.

12. Response Time

We strive to process all DMCA notices and counter-notifications as quickly as possible:

  • Acknowledgment: Within 24-48 hours
  • Action on valid notices: Within 24-72 hours
  • Response to counter-notifications: Within 10-14 business days

13. Record Keeping

We maintain records of all DMCA notices and counter-notifications for legal and administrative purposes. These records may be disclosed as required by law or court order.

14. Contact Information

For all DMCA-related communications:

Email: contact@toolsreviewer.net Subject Line: “DMCA Notice” or “DMCA Counter-Notification” Website: https://toolsreviewer.net

15. Legal Disclaimer

This DMCA policy is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Copyright law can be complex, and we recommend consulting with a qualified attorney for specific legal questions.

16. Policy Updates

We may update this DMCA policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on our website with the updated effective date. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified policy.

Tools Reviewer is committed to balancing the rights of copyright holders with the legitimate interests of our users and the public. We encourage all parties to work together to resolve copyright disputes fairly and efficiently.