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DMCA/COPYRIGHT POLICY

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Last Updated: March 18, 2025

This DMCA/Copyright Policy outlines how Genie9 LTD (“Genie9”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), a company registered in England and Wales with company registration number 08669198, addresses claims of copyright infringement on the Nygma.ai service (“Service”) and how we comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) and other applicable copyright laws.

This Policy forms part of our Terms of Service. All capitalized terms not defined in this Policy have the meanings set forth in our Terms of Service.

1. COMMITMENT TO COPYRIGHT PROTECTION

1.1 Respect for Intellectual Property

  • We respect the intellectual property rights of others
  • We require our users to comply with all applicable copyright laws
  • We respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement as required by law

1.2 Zero-Knowledge Context

  • Our zero-knowledge encryption architecture means we cannot access the content of private encrypted files
  • We can only take action regarding:
    • Publicly shared content that has been properly identified as infringing
    • User accounts with repeated infringement notices

1.3 User Responsibility

  • Users are solely responsible for ensuring they have the right to store and share content
  • Storing or sharing content that infringes copyrights violates our Terms of Service
  • Repeat infringers may have their accounts terminated

2. COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

2.1 DMCA Takedown Notice

  • To report alleged copyright infringement, a written notification must be submitted that includes:
    1. A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
    2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
    3. Identification of the material claimed to be infringing, with sufficient information to locate it
    4. Contact information for the complaining party, including name, address, telephone number, and email
    5. A statement that the complaining party has a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
    6. A statement that the information in the notification is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

2.2 How to Submit

  • Submit DMCA notices by email to: copyright@genie9.com
  • Or by mail to: Genie9 LTD Attn: Copyright Agent 3 Shortlands W6 8DA, London United Kingdom

2.3 Action Upon Receipt

  • Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, we will:
    • Take reasonable steps to notify the user who posted the allegedly infringing content
    • Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material
    • Take reasonable steps to notify the user that the material has been removed or disabled

2.4 Incomplete Notices

  • Incomplete notices may not be processed
  • We will make reasonable efforts to contact the notice provider for additional information if needed

3. COUNTER-NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES

3.1 Counter-Notice Requirements

  • If you believe your content was removed due to a mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notice containing:
    1. Your physical or electronic signature
    2. Identification of the material that has been removed and the location where it appeared before removal
    3. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification
    4. Your name, address, telephone number, and email address
    5. A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the district where your address is located, or if outside the United States, any judicial district in which Genie9 may be found
    6. A statement that you will accept service of process from the person who submitted the takedown notice

3.2 How to Submit

  • Submit counter-notices by email to: copyright@genie9.com
  • Or by mail to: Genie9 LTD Attn: Copyright Agent 3 Shortlands W68DA, London United Kingdom

3.3 Action Upon Receipt

  • Upon receiving a valid counter-notice, we will:
    • Provide the person who submitted the takedown notice with a copy of the counter-notice
    • Inform them that the removed material will be replaced in 10 business days
    • Replace the removed material in 10-14 business days after receipt of the counter-notice, unless we receive notice that the copyright owner has filed a legal action

3.4 Legal Consequences

  • Filing a false counter-notice may lead to liability for damages, including costs and attorneys’ fees
  • Users should seek legal counsel before filing a counter-notice if they are unsure about their rights

4. REPEAT INFRINGER POLICY

4.1 Policy Implementation

  • We maintain a record of copyright infringement notices and counter-notices
  • We have adopted and reasonably implemented a policy to terminate accounts of repeat infringers
  • We may terminate accounts of users who have received multiple copyright infringement notices

4.2 Determination of Repeat Infringement

  • A user may be considered a repeat infringer when:
    • We receive multiple valid DMCA notices related to that user
    • The user has not successfully challenged these notices through counter-notifications
    • The pattern of activity suggests deliberate infringement

4.3 Account Termination

  • Account termination decisions are made at our discretion
  • Factors we consider include:
    • Number and frequency of notices received
    • User response to notifications
    • User history and pattern of activity
    • Whether counter-notices were filed and their outcomes

4.4 Reinstatement Requests

  • Users whose accounts have been terminated may request reinstatement
  • Reinstatement requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis
  • There is no guarantee that a terminated account will be reinstated

5. ZERO-KNOWLEDGE IMPLICATIONS FOR COPYRIGHT ENFORCEMENT

5.1 Technical Limitations

  • Due to our zero-knowledge encryption architecture:
    • We cannot scan the contents of private encrypted files
    • We cannot proactively identify potentially infringing content
    • We can only act on shared links or publicly accessible content

5.2 Requirements for Actionable Notices

  • For us to take action on a copyright infringement claim, the notice must:
    • Identify specific shared links or publicly accessible content
    • Provide sufficient information for us to locate the material
    • Meet all other requirements of a valid DMCA notice

5.3 Private Content

  • For private encrypted content:
    • We cannot access or review the content
    • We cannot remove specific files from a user’s private storage
    • In cases of repeated valid complaints, we may need to take action on the entire user account

6. COPYRIGHT PROTECTION MEASURES

6.1 Educational Resources

  • We provide educational resources to help users understand copyright law
  • Our Terms of Service clearly prohibit copyright infringement
  • We encourage the legal use of copyrighted materials

6.2 Best Practices

  • We encourage users to:
    • Only upload content they own or have permission to use
    • Obtain proper licenses for copyrighted materials
    • Respect the intellectual property rights of others

6.3 Response to Widespread Abuse

  • If we become aware of widespread abuse of our Service for copyright infringement, we may:
    • Implement additional measures to address the specific abuse
    • Modify our sharing features to prevent further abuse
    • Cooperate with copyright owners and law enforcement as required by law

7. COPYRIGHT AGENT

7.1 Designated Agent

  • Our designated agent to receive notifications of claimed infringement is: Genie9 LTD Attn: Copyright Agent 3 Shortlands W68DA, London United Kingdom Email: copyright@genie9.com

7.2 Agent Registration

  • Our agent is registered with the U.S. Copyright Office
  • Changes to our designated agent will be updated in this Policy and registered with the U.S. Copyright Office

8. OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CLAIMS

8.1 Trademark, Patent, and Other IP Claims

  • For claims of trademark, patent, or other intellectual property infringement:
    • Submit your claim to legal@genie9.com
    • Include details about the intellectual property and the alleged infringement
    • Provide your contact information and evidence of ownership

8.2 Evaluation Process

  • We will evaluate each intellectual property claim on its merits
  • We may request additional information to evaluate the claim
  • We will take appropriate action based on our evaluation and applicable laws

9. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

9.1 Policy Updates

  • We may update this Copyright Policy from time to time
  • Material changes will be communicated to users
  • The current version will always be available on our website

9.2 Effective Date

  • The effective date of this policy is indicated at the top of this document

10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

10.1 Liability Cap

  • IN NO EVENT SHALL GENIE9’S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIMS RELATED TO COPYRIGHT MATTERS OR THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS POLICY EXCEED ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100.00), REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE.

10.2 Good Faith Actions

  • We shall not be liable to you for any damages arising from our good faith:
    • Removal or disabling of access to material pursuant to a notice of claimed infringement
    • Actions taken in response to reports of alleged copyright infringement
    • Termination of accounts of repeat infringers

11. GOVERNING LAW

11.1 Jurisdiction

  • This Policy is governed by the laws of England and Wales
  • Any disputes arising from this Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales
  • Copyright claims in the United States will be processed in accordance with U.S. law

For questions about this DMCA/Copyright Policy, please contact:

Genie9 LTD
 3 Shortlands
 W68DA, London
 United Kingdom
 Email: copyright@genie9.com

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