DMCA Policy

1. Introduction

Amel USA (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects intellectual property rights and is committed to complying with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). This policy outlines the procedures for addressing copyright infringement claims related to content hosted on our website (https://usa.amel.org/).

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used in a way that constitutes infringement, you may submit a DMCA Takedown Notice as described below. Similarly, if you believe content was removed in error, you may submit a Counter-Notification to request restoration of the content.

2. What is the DMCA?

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is a U.S. copyright law that provides a framework for reporting and removing infringing content. It also offers protections to website owners and content providers under the safe harbor provisions, provided they act promptly upon receiving infringement claims.

This policy is intended to balance the rights of copyright holders and users by ensuring that valid claims are addressed while preventing abusive takedown requests.

3. Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice

If you believe your copyrighted work has been copied and made available on our website without authorization, you may file a DMCA Takedown Notice. To be valid under the 17 U.S.C. § 512(c) of the DMCA, your notice must include the following:

A. Required Information for a DMCA Notice

  1. Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed (e.g., title, description, or a direct URL).
  2. The URL(s) or exact location of the infringing material on our website.
  3. A statement declaring that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is unauthorized.
  4. A statement under penalty of perjury that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are either the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf.
  5. Your contact information, including:
    • Your full name
    • Organization (if applicable)
    • Physical address
    • Email address
    • Phone number
  6. Your physical or electronic signature (e.g., typed name if submitting electronically).

B. How to Submit a DMCA Notice

You can submit your DMCA Takedown Notice by:

📧 Email: [email protected], 
📍 Mailing Address: 4802 Desert Ivy Ct, Houston, TX, United States, Texas.

Subject: DMCA Takedown Notice – Copyright Infringement

4. Counter-Notification (Responding to a Takedown Request)

If you believe content was removed in error or that you have the legal right to use the material (e.g., fair use, licensed content, or permission from the copyright owner), you may submit a Counter-Notification requesting reinstatement.

A. Required Information for a Counter-Notification

Your Counter-Notification must include:

  1. Identification of the material that was removed or disabled, along with its previous location (URL).
  2. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed due to a mistake or misidentification.
  3. A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court in your location (if in the U.S.) or in the location where Amel USA is based, and that you accept service of process from the complainant.
  4. Your contact information, including:
    • Full name
    • Organization (if applicable)
    • Physical address
    • Email address
    • Phone number
  5. Your physical or electronic signature (e.g., typed name if submitting electronically).

B. How to Submit a Counter-Notification

📧 Email: [email protected], 
📍 Mailing Address: 4802 Desert Ivy Ct, Houston, TX, United States, Texas.

Subject: DMCA Counter-Notification – Content Restoration Request

C. What Happens After Submitting a Counter-Notification?

  • Upon receiving your Counter-Notification, we will forward it to the original complainant.
  • If the complainant does not file a lawsuit within 10-14 business days, we may restore the removed content.
  • If a lawsuit is filed, the content will remain offline until the dispute is resolved.

5. Repeat Infringers Policy

We have a zero-tolerance policy for repeated copyright violations. If a user is found to be repeatedly infringing copyrighted content, we reserve the right to:

  • Suspend or terminate their account or access to our services.
  • Permanently block access to our website.
  • Take legal action if necessary.

6. Limitations of Liability & Good Faith

Amel USA acts as an intermediary and is not liable for content uploaded by third parties. However, we will promptly respond to all valid DMCA complaints.

  • We may decline to process incomplete or fraudulent claims.
  • Submitting false or misleading DMCA notices may result in legal consequences, including counterclaims for damages.
  • We encourage good faith compliance with this policy to protect both copyright owners and content creators.

7. Changes to This DMCA Policy

We reserve the right to update this DMCA Policy to reflect changes in copyright law, legal rulings, or website functionality. Updates will be posted on this page, and users are encouraged to review it periodically.

Last Updated: [10, February, 2025]

By using our website, you acknowledge and agree to this DMCA Policy.