DMCA Policy for StCharlesNews.com

1. Introduction

636 Media Group, a Missouri-based company, operates StCharlesNews.com. We respect intellectual property rights and are committed to complying with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). This policy outlines our procedures for responding to notifications of alleged copyright infringement and for making counter-notifications.

2. Designated Copyright Agent

To report alleged copyright infringement on StCharlesNews.com, please contact our designated copyright agent:

Copyright Agent
636 Media Group
2025 Zumbehl Road, Suite 154
St. Charles, MO 63303
Email: Su*****@63***********.com

3. Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe that content on StCharlesNews.com infringes your copyright, please submit a written notification to our designated copyright agent containing the following information:

a) A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.
b) Clear identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
c) Clear identification of the material that is alleged to be infringing and information reasonably sufficient to permit 636 Media Group to locate the material on StCharlesNews.com.
d) Your contact information, including your address, telephone number, and an email address.
e) A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
f) A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

4. DMCA Notice Processing

Upon receipt of a valid DMCA notice, we will:

a) Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material.
b) Make a reasonable effort to notify the user responsible for posting the material.
c) Take reasonable steps to promptly notify the user that we have removed or disabled access to the material.

5. Counter-Notification Procedure

If you believe your content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notification to our designated copyright agent. The counter-notification must include:

a) Your physical or electronic signature.
b) Identification of the material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled and the location at which the material appeared before it was removed or access to it was disabled.
c) A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification of the material to be removed or disabled.
d) Your name, address, and telephone number, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided notification of the alleged infringement.

6. Processing Counter-Notifications

Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, we will:

a) Promptly provide the person who submitted the original DMCA notice with a copy of the counter-notification.
b) Inform them that we will replace the removed material or cease disabling access to it in 10 business days.
c) Replace the removed material or cease disabling access to it in 10 to 14 business days after receipt of the counter-notification, unless our designated copyright agent receives notice from the original complainant that they have filed an action seeking a court order to restrain the user from engaging in infringing activity relating to the material on StCharlesNews.com.

7. Repeat Infringer Policy

636 Media Group maintains a policy to terminate user accounts of repeat infringers. We reserve the right to terminate user accounts that have been the subject of three (3) or more valid DMCA notices.

8. Modifications to Infringing Material

We reserve the right to modify, remove, or disable access to any material claimed to be infringing or based on facts or circumstances from which infringing activity is apparent, regardless of whether we receive a formal DMCA notice.

9. Disclaimer

This DMCA Policy is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. If you have questions about your rights and obligations under the DMCA, please consult with an attorney.

10. Changes to This Policy

636 Media Group reserves the right to modify this DMCA Policy at any time. We encourage users to review this policy periodically for any changes.

By using StCharlesNews.com, you agree to comply with this DMCA Policy and all applicable copyright laws.

For any questions regarding this DMCA Policy, please contact us at:

636 Media Group
2025 Zumbehl Road, Suite 154
St. Charles, MO 63303
Email: Su*****@63***********.com