DMCA & Copyright Policy

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1. Our Commitment to Copyright

Depplo respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users, contributors, and readers to do the same. All original articles, reviews, graphics, and other content published on depplo.com/ are the property of Depplo or its licensors, unless otherwise credited, and are protected under applicable copyright law, including the U.S. Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA").

2. Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice

If you believe that content on the Site infringes your copyright, you may submit a written notice to our designated agent that includes, at minimum, the following information as required under 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3):

1. A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf;
2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed;
3. Identification of the material claimed to be infringing, with sufficient detail (e.g., a specific URL) to allow us to locate it;
4. Your contact information, including address, telephone number, and email address;
5. A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and
6. A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner’s behalf.

Designated Agent for Notice

Depplo
Email: admin@depplo.com
Subject line: “DMCA Takedown Notice”

3. Counter-Notification

If you believe content was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification containing:

1. Your physical or electronic signature;
2. Identification of the material removed and its location 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 a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in your district (or, if outside the U.S., an appropriate jurisdiction), and that you will accept service of process from the person who filed the original DMCA notice.

4. Processing Notices

Upon receipt of a valid takedown notice, we will act expeditiously to remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material and will notify the content contributor, where applicable. Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, we may restore the material within 10–14 business days unless the original complainant notifies us that they have filed a court action.

5. Repeat Infringer Policy

Depplo will, in appropriate circumstances, restrict or terminate the ability of contributors or users found to be repeat infringers of copyright.

6. Fair Use

Depplo’s reviews and news coverage may reference, quote briefly, or display low-resolution screenshots of third-party products, marketing materials, or media for the purposes of commentary, criticism, and news reporting, consistent with the fair use doctrine. If you are a rights holder and believe a specific use exceeds fair use, please contact us using the process above before pursuing formal action; we are generally responsive to good-faith requests.

7. False Claims

Please note that under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material is infringing may be liable for damages.