DMCA Notice and Takedown Policy

Overview

AppDown respects intellectual property rights and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and similar copyright laws in other jurisdictions. If you are a copyright holder or authorized representative and believe that content available through AppDown infringes your copyright, you may submit a takedown notice following the procedure described below.

We process all valid DMCA notices within 24-48 hours of receipt. Once we verify the notice is properly formatted and originates from the legitimate copyright holder or authorized representative, we will remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content. We will then notify the user who uploaded the content (if applicable) of the takedown.

How to Submit a DMCA Notice

To file a DMCA takedown notice, please send the following information to [email protected] or to our designated DMCA agent at the address below:

A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or person authorized to act on behalf of the owner. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or a representative list of works if multiple works are involved.

Identification of the material claimed to be infringing, with sufficient detail to allow us to locate it (e.g., the specific URL of the page or file). Your contact information including name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.

A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law. A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

Counter-Notice Procedure

If you believe that your content was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notice. To submit a counter-notice, please provide the following to [email protected]:

Your physical or electronic signature. Identification of the material that was removed or disabled and the location at which it appeared before removal. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.

Your name, address, telephone number, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in the appropriate jurisdiction, and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notice or their agent.

Upon receipt of a valid counter-notice, we will forward it to the original complainant. If the complainant does not initiate legal action within 10 business days, we may restore the removed content.

Repeat Infringer Policy

AppDown maintains a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, the accounts of users who are determined to be repeat infringers. We may also limit access to the AppDown website and terminate accounts of users who infringe any intellectual property rights of others, whether or not there is repeat infringement.

We define a "repeat infringer" as a user whose content is the subject of multiple valid DMCA takedown notices over a defined period. We reserve the right to make exceptions or modifications to this policy in cases where the alleged infringement is disputed or appears to be based on misunderstandings.

Designated DMCA Agent

Our designated DMCA agent for receiving copyright infringement notifications can be reached at:

DMCA Agent — AppDown Email: [email protected]

Please note that under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material is infringing may be subject to liability for damages. False or fraudulent DMCA notices may result in legal action.

We recommend consulting with a qualified attorney before submitting a DMCA notice if you are unsure whether your claim qualifies as copyright infringement under applicable law.