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DMCA Copyright Infringement Notice Guide

Effective Date: 2025-08-02
Scope: This guide applies to copyright infringement notices submitted through the UMInk platform, in compliance with the EU GDPR and the UK Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.

📌 Submission Process

1. Send a Notification Email

Submit a formal notice via:
Email: support@um.ink
Subject: DMCA Notice: [Briefly describe the infringing content]
Body: Must include the following information:

✅ Required Information

Category Content
1. Copyright Claim State that you are the legal owner of the copyrighted work or authorized representative.
2. Infringed Work Details Provide the title, author, publication date, original file link, or evidence (e.g., copyright registration, proof of originality).
3. Location of Infringing Content Provide the full URL of the infringing content (e.g., https://cloud.um.ink/xxx/xxx) and a detailed description (e.g., file name, excerpt).
4. Rights Holder Verification Attach proof of rights holder identity (e.g., business license, ID copy) and contact information (phone, address).
5. Signature Handwritten or electronic signature (with date).

2. Platform Handling Process

🛡️ Step 1: Content Verification

  • Within 3 business days, the platform will conduct a preliminary review.
  • If infringement is confirmed, the following steps will apply:

🚫 Step 2: Remove Infringing Content

  • Remove infringing content and related links.
  • Notify the uploader that their content has been removed (in line with GDPR Article 17, “Right to Erasure”).

📬 Step 3: Notify Uploader

  • The uploader may submit a counter-notice within 14 days (with supporting evidence such as proof of originality or license).
  • If the counter-notice succeeds, the content will be reinstated; otherwise, it will be permanently deleted.

📋 Step 4: Feedback to Complainant

  • The complainant will be informed of the result and the legal basis for the action.

🇪🇺 EU GDPR & UK Law

  • GDPR Article 17: Users have the “Right to Erasure”; platforms must delete unlawful content within a reasonable timeframe.
  • UK Copyright Act, Section 97: Rights holders may require removal of unauthorized infringing content.
  • Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024: Requires platforms to establish transparent infringement handling procedures.

📜 DMCA Compliance

  • This process complies with Section 512 of the US Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) “Safe Harbor” provision, ensuring the platform is not liable if it responds properly to notices.

📩 Example Template

Subject: DMCA Notice: E-book Infringement

Body:

I/My company [Name] am/are the copyright holder of the e-book "XXX".

The infringing content is located at: https://cloud.um.ink/xxx/xxx

Original source: https://original-source.com/xxx

Description: The file "XXX" contains protected text and illustrations.

Attachments:

Copyright registration certificate (scan)
Business license (scan)
Signature: [Handwritten/electronic signature]
Date: 2025-08-02

Note: The English version of this guide is legally binding. In case of discrepancies, the English version prevails.