DMCA Policy - Walsall Pride

1. Introduction

Walsall Pride – Magazine for Special One respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects the same from our contributors, authors, and users.
In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and other applicable intellectual property laws, we will respond promptly to claims of copyright infringement committed using our website (www.walsallpride.org) that are reported to our designated DMCA agent.

2. Copyright Infringement Notification

If you believe that material available on or through our website infringes your copyright, please submit a written notice that includes the following details:

A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.
Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing, including its specific URL or description, so that we can locate it on our website.
Your contact information, such as an address, telephone number, and email address.
A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

Please send your complaint to our Designated DMCA Agent:

📩 Email: [email protected]
🖥️ Subject Line: DMCA Takedown Request

3. Actions Upon Receiving a Valid DMCA Notice

Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, Walsall Pride – Magazine for Special One will:

Review the complaint to ensure it meets legal requirements.
Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content.
Notify the contributor, writer, or user who posted the material of the takedown.
Provide the alleged infringer with an opportunity to submit a counter-notification.

We may also terminate the access of repeat infringers or contributors who repeatedly submit copyrighted material without authorization.

4. Counter-Notification Procedure

If you believe that the material removed or disabled as a result of a DMCA notice is not infringing, or that you have authorization to use it, you may send a counter-notification to our DMCA Agent including:

Your full name, address, phone number, and email.
Identification of the material that has been removed and the location (URL) where it appeared before removal.
A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.
A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the courts in your area and your agreement to accept service of process from the person who filed the original DMCA complaint.
Your electronic or physical signature.

Once a valid counter-notification is received, we may restore the removed content within 10–14 business days, unless the original complainant initiates legal proceedings to prevent restoration.

5. Repeat Infringement Policy

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for repeat copyright infringers.
Users, writers, or contributors who repeatedly upload or submit infringing materials may have their accounts or contributions permanently removed from Walsall Pride – Magazine for Special One without prior notice.

6. Fair Use Disclaimer

Some content on our website may include excerpts, commentary, or media used under the principles of Fair Use (as defined under UK and international copyright law).
Such use is made for educational, commentary, or informational purposes, not for commercial gain.
If you believe any content exceeds the scope of fair use, please contact us using the DMCA procedure above, and we will review it promptly.

7. Contact Information

For all DMCA-related issues, please contact:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.walsallpride.org