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Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)

Summary

The DMCA protects digital content and provides 'safe harbor' for internet service providers against liability for user-generated copyright infringement, provided they comply with takedown procedures.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    The right to request the removal of your copyrighted material from a website.
  • 02.
    The right to use copyrighted material for specific activities like security testing or reverse engineering.
  • 03.
    Protection for service providers from lawsuits if they quickly remove infringing content.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Civil damages of up to $2,500 per act of circumvention.
  • 02.
    Statutory damages for copyright infringement up to $150,000 per work.
  • 03.
    Criminal fines up to $500,000 and five years in prison for willful violations for commercial gain.

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