Copyright and DMCA Policy

Effective Date: December 5, 2025

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

One Million Small Startups Inc. respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. This Copyright and DMCA Policy explains how we respond to claims of copyright infringement on our platform in compliance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (DMCA).

1. Our Intellectual Property

1.1 Platform Ownership

One Million Small Startups Inc. owns all rights to:

1.2 Prohibited Uses

Without our written permission, you may not:

2. User Content Ownership

2.1 You Own Your Content

You retain ownership of content you create and post on our platform, including:

2.2 License You Grant Us

When you post content on our platform, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable license to:

This license ends when you delete your content from our platform, except for content that has been shared or cached by others.

2.3 Your Responsibilities

When posting content, you represent and warrant that:

3. DMCA Takedown Procedure

3.1 If Your Copyright Is Infringed

If you believe content on our platform infringes your copyright, send a DMCA takedown notice to our designated Copyright Agent with the following information:

  1. Your Contact Information:
    • Full name
    • Mailing address
    • Phone number
    • Email address
  2. Identification of Copyrighted Work:
    • Description of the copyrighted work being infringed
    • If multiple works, a representative list
    • Copyright registration number (if available)
  3. Identification of Infringing Material:
    • URL or specific location of the infringing content
    • Description sufficient for us to locate the content
  4. Good Faith Statement: "I 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."
  5. Accuracy Statement: "The information in this notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, I am the owner, or authorized to act on behalf of the owner, of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed."
  6. Signature: Physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent

3.2 Copyright Agent Contact

Send DMCA notices to our designated Copyright Agent:

DMCA Copyright Agent
One Million Small Startups Inc.
Email: copyright@oms2.org
Subject Line: "DMCA Takedown Notice"

3.3 Our Response Process

Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, we will:

3.4 Repeat Infringer Policy

We will terminate accounts of users who repeatedly infringe copyright. A user is considered a repeat infringer if:

4. DMCA Counter-Notice Procedure

4.1 If Your Content Was Removed

If you believe your content was removed by mistake or misidentification, you can file a DMCA counter-notice with the following information:

  1. Your Contact Information:
    • Full name
    • Mailing address
    • Phone number
    • Email address
  2. Identification of Removed Material:
    • Description of the content that was removed
    • Location where it appeared before removal
  3. Good Faith Statement: "I have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification."
  4. Consent to Jurisdiction: "I consent to the jurisdiction of Federal District Court for the judicial district in which my address is located (or if outside the US, for any judicial district in which One Million Small Startups may be found), and I will accept service of process from the person who provided the DMCA notice or an agent of such person."
  5. Accuracy Statement: "Under penalty of perjury, this information is accurate."
  6. Signature: Physical or electronic signature

4.2 Counter-Notice Process

Upon receiving a valid counter-notice, we will:

5. Fair Use and Exceptions

5.1 Fair Use Doctrine

Copyright law allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes such as:

Fair use is determined by considering:

5.2 When in Doubt, Get Permission

Fair use is complex and fact-specific. If you're unsure whether your use qualifies as fair use:

6. Trademark Policy

6.1 Trademark Infringement

You may not use others' trademarks in ways that:

6.2 Reporting Trademark Infringement

To report trademark infringement, email trademark@oms2.org with:

7. Licenses and Permissions

7.1 Creative Commons

Some content on our platform may use Creative Commons licenses. Respect license terms, including:

7.2 Stock Photos and Media

If using stock photos or media:

8. Best Practices for Content Creators

8.1 Using Images

8.2 Using Music and Audio

8.3 Using Text and Writing

9. Misuse of DMCA Process

9.1 False Claims

Filing false DMCA notices is illegal and can result in:

9.2 Abusive Takedown Requests

Do not use DMCA takedowns to:

10. International Copyright

We comply with US copyright law. For international users:

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Copyright Policy to reflect legal changes or new practices. We will notify you of material changes by email or platform notice.

12. Resources

13. Contact Information

Copyright Inquiries:
One Million Small Startups Inc.
DMCA Agent: copyright@oms2.org
Trademark: trademark@oms2.org
General Legal: legal@oms2.org

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