Geeksgene.com (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), 17 U.S.C. § 512, we have adopted the following policy to respond to claims of copyright infringement.
1. Introduction
This DMCA Policy outlines the process by which copyright owners can notify us of alleged infringements that appear on our website. It also explains the steps we take to investigate and remove infringing material, as well as how users may submit a counter-notification if they believe content was removed in error.
2. Copyright Infringement Notifications (DMCA Takedown Notice)
If you believe that any content on Geeksgene.com infringes upon your copyright, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice. To be valid under Section 512(c)(3) of the DMCA, your notice must include the following information:
- Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.
- If multiple works are involved, provide a list of each work.
- Identification of the specific content on Geeksgene.com that is allegedly infringing.
- Provide URLs or exact page links for faster processing.
- A statement confirming 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.
- A statement that the information in your notice is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner’s behalf.
- Your contact information, including:
- Full Name
- Email Address
- Phone Number
- Address
- Your physical or electronic signature.
3. How to Send DMCA Notices
You can send your DMCA Takedown Notice to us at:
Email: support@geeksgene.com
Subject Line: DMCA Takedown Request – Geeksgene.com
We recommend emailing for faster resolution.
4. Actions We Take on Valid DMCA Requests
Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, Geeksgene.com will:
- Review the complaint.
- Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content.
- Notify the user/uploader that their content has been removed.
- Provide instructions for filing a counter-notice if they believe the removal is based on a mistake or misidentification.
5. Counter-Notification Process (For Affected Users)
If your content was removed and you believe it was done so incorrectly or mistakenly, you may file a DMCA Counter-Notice. Your counter-notice must include the following information:
- Identification of the content that has been removed and its original location on Geeksgene.com.
- A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good-faith belief the content was removed due to misidentification or mistake.
- Your full contact information:
- Name
- Address
- Phone Number
- A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the courts in your region and that you will accept service of process from the party who submitted the original DMCA notice.
- Your physical or electronic signature.
6. What Happens After a Counter-Notification?
Once a valid counter-notice is received:
- We will forward it to the original complainant.
- If the complainant does not file a court action within 10–14 business days, we may restore the removed content.
- Geeksgene.com is not required to restore content if it violates any other policies or laws.
7. Repeat Infringer Policy
Geeksgene.com reserves the right to:
- Suspend or terminate accounts of users who repeatedly infringe copyrights.
- Block access to IP addresses involved in repeated violations.
- Remove any content that violates copyright law or our editorial standards.
8. No Legal Advice
This DMCA Policy is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. If you are unsure about your rights or responsibilities under the DMCA, we recommend consulting with an attorney.
9. Contact Information
For DMCA notices, counter-notices, or general copyright inquiries, contact:
Geeksgene.com – DMCA Agent
Email: support@geeksgene.com