DMCA & Copyright Policy

1. Copyright Protection

Open Angle Post respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. We respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and other applicable laws.

This policy describes the process for reporting copyright infringement and how we handle such reports. It also covers our content extraction practices and how we handle third-party content.

2. Our Content and Fair Use

Open Angle Post provides news interpretation and analysis. In the course of our work, we may:

• •Extract and analyze content from publicly available news sources for the purpose of news interpretation and commentary
• •Quote excerpts from news articles for the purpose of analysis, criticism, and commentary
• •Provide links and attribution to original sources

We believe our use of third-party content falls under fair use provisions of copyright law, as we use it for transformative purposes (news interpretation and analysis), provide commentary and criticism, and do not reproduce entire works. However, we respect copyright holders' rights and will respond to valid DMCA takedown notices.

3. Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe that content on our Service infringes your copyright, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice to our designated copyright agent. To be effective, your notice must include the following information:

3.1 Submitting a DMCA Notice

Please send your DMCA takedown notice to our designated copyright agent:

4. Our Response to DMCA Notices

Upon receipt of a valid DMCA takedown notice, we will:

• •Promptly investigate the claim (typically within 1-3 business days)
• •Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material if the notice is valid and complete
• •Notify the user who posted the content (if applicable) and provide them with a copy of the takedown notice, including the contact information of the complaining party
• •Inform the user of their right to submit a counter-notification
• •Maintain records of takedown notices and counter-notifications as required by law (at least 10 business days for counter-notifications)

We will respond to valid notices in a timely manner, typically within 1-3 business days of receipt. However, we reserve the right to take longer if the notice requires additional investigation or clarification.

If a notice is incomplete or does not meet the requirements of the DMCA, we may request additional information before taking action. We are not required to respond to notices that fail to comply with the statutory requirements.

5. Counter-Notification

If you believe that your content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notification. To be effective, your counter-notification must include:

Send your counter-notification to our copyright agent at contact@oapost.com with the subject line "DMCA Counter-Notification."

If we receive a valid counter-notification, we will forward it to the original complainant. If the original complainant does not file a court action within 10 business days, we may restore the removed content.

6. Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable laws, we maintain a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, the accounts of users who are repeat infringers of intellectual property rights.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts of users who repeatedly infringe copyright or other intellectual property rights, even in the absence of a specific DMCA notice.

7. False Claims

Please be aware 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, including costs and attorney's fees.

Before submitting a DMCA notice, please ensure 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. Consider whether fair use or other exceptions may apply.

8. Timeline for Counter-Notifications

The DMCA provides a specific timeline for the counter-notification process:

1. Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, we will forward it to the original complainant within 10 business days
2. The original complainant then has 10 business days to file a court action seeking a court order to restrain you from engaging in infringing activity
3. If we do not receive notice of a court action within 10-14 business days after forwarding the counter-notification, we may restore the removed content
4. If we receive notice of a court action, we will not restore the content until the dispute is resolved

Please note that submitting a false counter-notification may result in liability for damages under Section 512(f) of the DMCA.

9. User-Generated Content

Users who post comments or other content on our Service are responsible for ensuring that their content does not infringe the copyright or other rights of third parties.

By posting content, users represent and warrant that they have the right to post such content and that it does not violate any third-party rights. Users who post infringing content may be subject to account termination and legal action.

If you believe that user-generated content on our Service infringes your copyright, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice as described in Section 3. We will process such notices in accordance with this policy.

10. Safe Harbor Provisions

We operate under the safe harbor provisions of the DMCA, which protect service providers from liability for copyright infringement by users, provided that we:

• •Do not have actual knowledge of infringing activity
• •Do not receive a financial benefit directly attributable to the infringing activity
• •Respond expeditiously to remove or disable access to material upon receiving proper notification
• •Designate a copyright agent to receive notifications
• •Have and reasonably implement a repeat infringer policy

This policy and our designated copyright agent are part of our compliance with the DMCA safe harbor provisions.

11. International Copyright Protection

While the DMCA is U.S. law, we respect copyright protection internationally. If you are located outside the United States and believe your copyright has been infringed, you may still submit a notice following the same procedures outlined in this policy.

We will process international copyright complaints in good faith, though the specific legal procedures and protections may vary depending on jurisdiction. International copyright holders may also wish to consult local copyright law and consider filing a complaint with their local authorities or through international copyright treaties.

For users outside the U.S., please note that submitting a DMCA notice may involve consenting to U.S. jurisdiction for purposes of any legal proceedings related to the notice.

12. Copyright Agent Designation

Under the DMCA, we are required to designate an agent to receive notifications of claimed infringement. Our designated copyright agent information is provided in the Contact Information section below.

This designation is also registered with the U.S. Copyright Office's directory of service provider agents. You can verify our designated agent by searching the Copyright Office's directory at https://dmca.copyright.gov/.

Please send all DMCA-related correspondence to our designated copyright agent. Sending notices to other addresses may delay or prevent our response.

13. Contact Information

For copyright-related inquiries, please contact our designated copyright agent: