Copyright & DMCA Policy

1. Respect for Intellectual Property

Kanvas ("we", "us", "our") respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. This policy outlines how we handle copyright infringement claims in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and other applicable laws.

2. User Responsibilities

When uploading content to Kanvas, you represent and warrant that:

• You own the content or have the necessary rights, licenses, or permissions to use it
• Your content does not infringe upon the copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights of any third party
• You have obtained all necessary releases or consents for any recognizable individuals in your content

3. DMCA Notice Requirements

If you believe that content on Kanvas infringes your copyright, please submit a DMCA takedown notice containing:

1. Your physical or electronic signature
2. Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
3. Identification of the material that you claim is infringing, with enough detail for us to locate it (e.g., URL or screenshot)
4. Your contact information (address, phone number, email)
5. A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
6. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner's behalf

4. Submitting a DMCA Notice

Send your DMCA takedown notice to our designated agent:

Email: dmca@kanvas.cloud
Subject Line: DMCA Takedown Notice

Or by mail:

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Attn: DMCA Agent
[Address will be provided upon request]

5. Our Response to Valid Notices

Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, we will:

• Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content
• Notify the user who uploaded the content
• Provide information about filing a counter-notice

6. Counter-Notification

If you believe your content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notification containing:

1. Your physical or electronic signature
2. Identification of the material that was removed and its location before removal
3. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed due to mistake or misidentification
4. Your name, address, and phone number
5. A statement consenting to jurisdiction of the federal court in your district (or Netherlands if outside the US)
6. A statement that you will accept service of process from the original complainant

Send counter-notifications to dmca@kanvas.cloud.

7. Counter-Notice Process

Upon receiving a valid counter-notification:

• We will forward it to the original complainant
• If the complainant does not notify us of a court action within 10-14 business days, we may restore the content
• If a court action is filed, the content will remain removed pending resolution

8. Repeat Infringers

We maintain a policy of terminating accounts of users who are repeat infringers. This includes users who:

• Receive multiple valid DMCA notices
• Repeatedly upload infringing content
• Abuse the DMCA process by filing false notices or counter-notices

9. Misrepresentation Warning

Warning: Under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material is infringing, or that material was removed by mistake, may be liable for damages, including costs and attorneys' fees.

Please consider consulting an attorney before submitting a DMCA notice or counter-notice.

10. Trademark Issues

For trademark concerns (as opposed to copyright), please contact us at legal@kanvas.cloud with details about the alleged trademark infringement.

11. Good Faith

We process all takedown requests in good faith and encourage parties to resolve disputes directly when possible. We are not able to provide legal advice or make determinations about intellectual property ownership.

12. Contact

For copyright-related questions, contact:

Email: dmca@kanvas.cloud

For general legal inquiries: legal@kanvas.cloud