AppreciationMessages.com respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. We respond to clear notices of alleged copyright infringement in line with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and comparable laws.
Our own content
The messages, wishes and articles published on this Website are written by our editorial team and are protected by copyright. Readers are welcome to use our messages in their own personal cards, texts and emails. Republishing our collections or articles on another website, app or publication requires written permission. See our Terms and Conditions.
If you believe your work has been infringed
Send a written notice to info@appreciationmessages.com with the subject line DMCA Takedown Notice, including all of the following:
- A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorised to act on their behalf.
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, with a link to the original if it is available online.
- Identification of the material on our Website that you claim is infringing, with the exact URL of each page, so that we can locate it.
- Your full name, mailing address, telephone number and email address.
- A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorised by the copyright owner, its agent or the law.
- A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or are authorised to act on the owner’s behalf.
Incomplete notices may delay our response. Please note that under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, knowingly making a material misrepresentation that content is infringing may make you liable for damages, including costs and legal fees.
What we do next
- We acknowledge valid notices, usually within two to three business days.
- We review the claim and, where it appears valid, remove or disable access to the material promptly.
- We notify the person who posted the material, where applicable, and provide a copy of the notice.
Counter-notice
If you believe your material was removed by mistake or misidentification, you may send a counter-notice to info@appreciationmessages.com containing:
- Your physical or electronic signature.
- Identification of the material removed and the location where it appeared before removal.
- A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification.
- Your name, address and telephone number, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the appropriate court and will accept service of process from the party who filed the original notice.
We may restore the material after the period provided by law unless the original complainant notifies us that they have filed a court action.
Repeat infringers
We will restrict or terminate access for contributors who repeatedly infringe the copyright of others.
Reporting copies of our content
If you find our messages or articles republished elsewhere without permission, we would appreciate a note at info@appreciationmessages.com.
Contact
Copyright agent: Editorial Team, AppreciationMessages.com
Email: info@appreciationmessages.com
Website: https://appreciationmessages.com/