DMCA Policy & Copyright Takedown Process
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This policy describes how Artsoundz International LLC responds to claims of copyright infringement under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512) and equivalent international copyright laws. Compliance with this policy is required for Artsoundz to maintain its safe harbor protections as an online service provider. Version 2.0 supersedes Version 1.0.
1. Designated DMCA Agent
Artsoundz has designated the following agent to receive DMCA notices, filed with the U.S. Copyright Office’s DMCA Designated Agent Directory at copyright.gov/dmca-directory. Rights holders should verify current registration status directly at the Copyright Office directory before submitting any notice.
Designated DMCA Agent: Artsoundz International LLC · J. Rosado, Managing Member
Email (preferred): Jrosado@artsoundz.com
Subject line required: “DMCA Takedown Notice — [Brief Description of Work]”
Registration renewal: Every 3 years per 37 C.F.R. § 201.38(e)
2. How to File a Takedown Notice
To be valid and actionable, your DMCA takedown notice must include ALL of the following:
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed (title, songwriter(s), ISRC, or copyright registration number if available)
- The exact URL(s) on artsoundz.com where the infringing content appears
- A description of how the content infringes your copyright
- Your full legal name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address
- A statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
- A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf
- Your physical or electronic signature
Warning: Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that content is infringing may be liable for damages including attorneys’ fees. Do not submit a takedown notice without a good-faith, reasonable basis to believe the content infringes your copyright.
3. Counter-Notification Process
If your content has been removed and you believe the removal was made in error or as a result of misidentification, you may file a counter-notification. Your counter-notification must include: your physical or electronic signature; identification of the material removed and its location before removal; a statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed due to mistake or misidentification; your full contact information; and a statement consenting to jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for your judicial district.
Send counter-notifications to Jrosado@artsoundz.com with subject line “DMCA Counter-Notification — [Description of Removed Content].”
4. Repeat Infringer Policy
Artsoundz maintains the following escalating consequences for confirmed copyright infringements against Creator accounts:
| Infringement Count | Timeframe | Consequence |
|---|---|---|
| 1st confirmed infringement | Any time | Formal written warning. Content removed. Infringement logged. |
| 2nd confirmed infringement | Within 12 rolling months of 1st | Listings suppressed platform-wide. Account placed on probation. |
| 3rd confirmed infringement | Within 12 rolling months of 2nd | Creator account permanently terminated. |
| Any single willful infringement of an entire work | Any time | Account permanently terminated immediately. |
5. Music-Specific Copyright Guidance
Music involves multiple layers of copyright: Musical Composition Copyright (melody, harmony, lyrics), Sound Recording Copyright (the specific recording), Neighboring Rights (performers’ rights), Synchronization Rights (use in visual media), and Mechanical Rights (reproduction of compositions).
Sampling is the highest-risk area. Using any portion of a copyrighted sound recording or composition without clearance — regardless of length — can constitute infringement. There is no legally recognized “free sample” length under U.S. copyright law. Creators who incorporate unlicensed samples may result in takedown, account termination, and personal liability for infringement claims.
The public domain threshold in the U.S. as of 2026: works published before 1930 are generally in the public domain (this threshold advances by one year each January 1). Sound recordings have different and longer protection periods.
6. Contact
DMCA Agent: Artsoundz International LLC · J. Rosado, Managing Member
Email: Jrosado@artsoundz.com
Copyright Office DMCA Directory: copyright.gov/dmca-directory
Version 2.0 · Effective February 19, 2026 · Supersedes Version 1.0 · DMCA agent registration at copyright.gov/dmca-directory must be completed and kept current (renewal every 3 years).