Effective Date: October 22, 2024

Fully Catholic Music respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users of our site to do the same. In compliance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), this policy outlines the process for handling copyright infringement claims. If you believe that any content on our site infringes your copyright, please follow the procedures below.

1. How to File a DMCA Takedown Request

If you believe that your copyrighted material has been used in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please submit a DMCA takedown notice with the following information:

  • Identification of the Copyrighted Work: A clear description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed, including any relevant details such as links to where it is located or an authorized copy of the work.
  • Identification of Infringing Material: The URL or exact location of the material on Fully Catholic Music that you claim is infringing.
  • Your Contact Information: Please provide your name, email address, and physical address so we may contact you regarding the claim.
  • Statement of Good Faith: Include a statement 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.
  • Statement of Accuracy and Authority: Include a statement that the information in your notice is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
  • Signature: A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative.

Please send your DMCA takedown notice to fullycatholicmusic@gmail.com with the subject line “DMCA Notice”.

2. Process for Responding to Copyright Infringement Claims

Upon receiving a valid DMCA takedown notice, we will:

  • Review the claim to ensure it meets the DMCA requirements.
  • Temporarily remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content while we investigate the claim.
  • Notify the user who uploaded or provided the content of the DMCA takedown notice if applicable.

3. Actions Taken for Infringing Content

If we determine that the content is infringing, we may take the following actions:

  • Removal: Remove or disable access to the infringing material from our website.
  • Reinstatement Process: If the content provider believes the removal was in error, they may submit a counter-notice. We will review any counter-notices and, if valid, may reinstate the content unless the copyright owner files a court action against the provider.
  • Repeat Infringers: We reserve the right to terminate accounts or access for users who are found to repeatedly infringe on copyrights.

Counter-Notification

If you believe your content was removed in error due to a DMCA takedown notice, please contact us at fullycatholicmusic@gmail.com with a counter-notice containing:

  • Identification of the material removed and where it was located on the site.
  • A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed in error.
  • Your name, address, phone number, and consent to the jurisdiction of your local federal court.

This DMCA Policy aims to protect intellectual property rights while ensuring fair use of content on Fully Catholic Music.

For inquiries or assistance, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at fullycatholicmusic@gmail.com.