Content and Features/ Copyright Complaints
Comments and Content Posted on the Service
We do not necessarily endorse, support, verify, or agree with the comments, opinions, or statements that are posted, uploaded, transmitted, sent, or otherwise made available through the Service. These comments or content reflect the views of the individuals who post them and do not necessarily represent our views or those of our licensors, vendors, or service providers. Any content posted, uploaded, or transmitted is the responsibility of the person who made it available and does not imply our endorsement. You agree that we, along with our licensors, vendors, and service providers, are not liable for any content posted or made available through the Service, including content that may violate this agreement.
Use of Content You Provide
To understand how we handle your personal information collected during your use of the Service, please review our Privacy Policy.
Unless otherwise explicitly stated in this Agreement, you retain ownership of the rights, titles, and interests in any content you post, upload, transmit, send, or otherwise make available on the Service. However, by engaging with the Service (whether posting content, registering, entering a sweepstakes, or communicating with us), you grant us an irrevocable, royalty-free, perpetual, non-exclusive, worldwide license to use, modify, reproduce, adapt, translate, and distribute such content. This includes altering, resizing, creating derivative works, publishing, and using the content for any purpose, including commercial purposes. This also extends to ideas, suggestions, or inventions you may submit.
It is important to note that we may share or use this content and communications without compensation or attribution to you. We advise you to back up or keep copies of any content or personal information you upload to the Service, as you are solely responsible for your own content.
Additionally, content you disclose in publicly accessible areas of the Service may be visible to other users. Therefore, you should be cautious when sharing personal or sensitive information. We are not liable for any consequences resulting from the content or personal information you share on the Service.
Editing, Additions, and Deletions
We reserve the right, though we are not obligated, to review, edit, remove, or modify content available on or through the Service, including content posted on your profile or account, messages, or threads. This may include automatic updates or upgrades to content. You agree to accept these changes and refrain from interfering with any updates. Please note that these changes may not be uniform across all platforms or devices, and failure to refresh or update the Service could impact your experience. If any updates require new hardware, software, or services, you are responsible for any associated costs.
Even after content is removed, it may still be visible to us, our vendors, or other third parties, including other users, and may remain in our system.
Copyright Complaints
We respect the intellectual property of others, and we encourage our users to do the same. In cases of copyright infringement, we may take actions, including terminating or suspending accounts, restricting access to the Service, or removing or disabling infringing content. We may take such actions even for a single instance of infringement. For repeat offenders, we may permanently terminate access to the Service.
If you believe that your copyrighted content has been infringed upon on the Service or that the Service contains links to sites with infringing content, you can file a complaint with us. Your notice should include the following details, as required by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA):
- Signature: A physical or electronic signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright holder.
- Identification of the Copyrighted Work: A description of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed.
- Location of Infringing Content: Sufficient information to locate the infringing content on the Service.
- Contact Information: Your contact details, such as a phone number, address, and email.
- Good Faith Statement: A statement that you believe the use of the content is unauthorized.
- Accuracy Statement: A statement that the information in the complaint is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
Please be aware that making false claims of copyright infringement can result in legal consequences, including exposure to liability for damages. We strongly advise consulting an attorney if you are unsure whether content constitutes an infringement before submitting a notice.
Copyright Agent Contact Information
If you need to send a copyright complaint, please contact our designated Copyright Agent:
- Agent Name: Betty R. Nelson
- Phone: 773-828-7635
- Mailing Address: 1512 Point Street, Chicago, IL 60606
- Email: [email protected]
Note: Only copyright-related complaints should be sent to the Copyright Agent. Other inquiries or communications will not be acted upon or responded to through this contact.
General Communications
For any other inquiries, please use the contact methods specified on the Service, such as the “Contact Us” section. If no specific contact is provided, you may reach out to our Privacy Policy Coordinator as outlined in our Privacy Policy.
Legal Disclaimer
The information provided here is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. If you require legal assistance or have concerns about your intellectual property, we strongly recommend seeking professional legal counsel.
We strive to respect the rights of content creators and owners while providing a platform for users to share and interact. Our processes are designed to uphold these rights and address concerns related to copyright violations efficiently.