DMCA Policy

Copyright Respect

ElfVid respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and will respond to valid copyright infringement notifications.

Our Copyright Policy

It is our policy to:

• Respond expeditiously to clear notices of alleged copyright infringement
• Remove or disable access to allegedly infringing material
• Terminate accounts of users who are repeat infringers
• Educate users about copyright and fair use

User Responsibilities

Content Creation

When creating elf videos, you must:

• Only use original content you created or have permission to use
• Not include copyrighted music, images, or text without authorization
• Not use characters, names, or stories owned by others
• Respect trademark rights in your scripts
• Not impersonate real people without consent

Acceptable Use Examples

• ✅ Original scripts with your own family's names and stories
• ✅ General holiday themes and traditional Christmas elements
• ✅ Your own personal anecdotes and experiences
• ✅ Public domain Christmas carols and stories

Prohibited Use Examples

• ❌ Using Disney, Marvel, or other copyrighted character names
• ❌ Including lyrics from copyrighted songs
• ❌ Copying scripts from other elf video services
• ❌ Using celebrity names or likeness without permission
• ❌ Reproducing copyrighted books or movie plots

Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice

If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed on our platform, you may file a DMCA takedown notice. Your notice must include:

Required Information

1. Identification of the copyrighted work:
   • Describe the work you believe has been infringed
   • Provide registration information if available
   • Include links or copies of the original work
2. Identification of infringing material:
   • Provide the URL or video ID of the allegedly infringing content
   • Describe where the infringing material is located on our site
   • Be specific enough for us to locate the content
3. Your contact information:
   • Full legal name and title
   • Mailing address
   • Telephone number
   • Email address
4. Good faith statement:

   A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, agent, or law.

5. Accuracy statement:

   A statement that the information is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

6. Signature:

   Physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent.

Where to Send DMCA Notices

Send completed DMCA notices to our designated copyright agent:

Our Response Process

Upon Receiving a Valid Notice

1. Review (Within 24 hours): We review the notice for completeness
2. Action (Within 48 hours): Remove or disable access to allegedly infringing content
3. Notification: Inform the user who posted the content
4. Documentation: Maintain records of the takedown

Incomplete Notices

If your notice is incomplete, we will:

• Contact you to request missing information
• Not process the takedown until complete information is received
• Provide guidance on DMCA requirements

Counter-Notification Process

If you believe your content was removed in error, you may file a counter-notification containing:

1. Your contact information: Name, address, phone number, and email
2. Content identification: Description of removed content and its former location
3. Good faith statement: Statement that removal was due to mistake or misidentification
4. Consent to jurisdiction: Agreement to jurisdiction of federal court in your district
5. Signature: Physical or electronic signature

Counter-Notification Response

• We will forward your counter-notification to the original complainant
• Content may be restored in 10-14 business days unless complainant files a court order
• You assume legal responsibility for any false counter-notifications

Repeat Infringer Policy

Account Termination

We will terminate user accounts in appropriate circumstances when the account holder is determined to be a repeat infringer. Factors we consider:

• Number of valid DMCA takedown notices
• User's response to infringement notices
• Whether violations were willful
• User's cooperation with our policies

Appeal Process

• Users may appeal account terminations
• Appeals must include explanation and evidence
• We review each case individually
• Decision is final after appeal review

Fair Use Considerations

We recognize that some uses of copyrighted material may qualify as fair use under copyright law. However, fair use is a complex legal doctrine that depends on factors including:

• Purpose and character of use (commercial vs. educational)
• Nature of the copyrighted work
• Amount and substantiality of portion used
• Effect on market for the original work

If you believe your use qualifies as fair use, consider consulting with a legal professional before filing a counter-notification.

Safe Harbor Provisions

ElfVid operates under the safe harbor provisions of the DMCA as an online service provider. We do not pre-screen user-generated content but respond appropriately to valid takedown notices.

Our Limitations

• We cannot provide legal advice about copyright law
• We do not mediate disputes between parties
• We cannot determine fair use on behalf of users
• We must follow DMCA procedures regardless of our opinions

Education and Prevention

User Education

We provide resources to help users understand copyright:

• Content creation guidelines in our help center
• Examples of appropriate vs. inappropriate content
• Links to copyright education resources
• Regular updates about policy changes

Proactive Measures

• Content filtering for obvious copyright violations
• User reporting mechanisms
• Regular policy review and updates
• Cooperation with industry anti-piracy efforts

International Considerations

While we primarily operate under US copyright law, we respect international copyright treaties and may honor takedown requests from copyright holders in other countries that meet similar standards.

Contact Information

For copyright-related inquiries:

• DMCA Agent: dmca@elfvid.com
• General Copyright Questions: legal@elfvid.com
• User Support: support@elfvid.com