Last Updated: April 11, 2025
At SportsOrca, we respect intellectual property rights and are committed to complying with applicable copyright and intellectual property laws, including the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). This Takedown Notice Policy outlines our process for addressing reports of copyright infringement on our website, mobile applications, platforms, or services (collectively, the “Services”).
1. Reporting Copyright Infringement
If you believe that content on SportsOrca infringes your copyright, you may submit a formal takedown notice to our designated Copyright Agent. Your notice must include the following information, as required by the DMCA:
- A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed (e.g., a description or link to the original work).
- Identification of the infringing material, including specific details (e.g., a URL or screenshot) to help us locate it on our Services.
- Your contact information, including your name, address, phone number, and email address.
- A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, their 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 authorized to act on their behalf.
Submit your takedown notice to:
SportsOrca Copyright Agent
Email: sportsorcateam@gmail.com
We will acknowledge receipt of your notice and take appropriate action in accordance with applicable laws.
2. Our Response to Takedown Notices
Upon receiving a valid takedown notice, SportsOrca may:
- Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content.
- Notify the user who posted the content, if applicable, to inform them of the removal and provide them an opportunity to respond (see Section 3).
- Take further action, such as terminating the accounts of repeat infringers, in accordance with our policies and applicable laws.
We act in good faith to address infringement claims promptly while balancing the rights of all parties involved.
3. Counter-Notifications
If you believe your content was removed in error or misidentified as infringing, you may submit a counter-notification to our Copyright Agent. Your counter-notification must include:
- Your physical or electronic signature.
- Identification of the content that was removed or disabled, including its location on the Services.
- A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you have a good-faith belief that the content was removed or disabled as a result of a mistake or misidentification.
- Your name, address, phone number, and email address, along with a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in [Your Jurisdiction, e.g., “Delaware”], and that you will accept service of process from the person who submitted the original takedown notice.
Submit counter-notifications to:
SportsOrca Copyright Agent
Email: sportsorcateam@gmail.com
If we receive a valid counter-notification, we may restore the content unless the original complainant pursues legal action.
4. Our Policy on Repeat Infringers
SportsOrca reserves the right to terminate accounts or discontinue access to the Services for users who repeatedly infringe copyrights, in accordance with applicable laws and our Terms of Use.
5. Misrepresentation Warning
Submitting a false or misleading takedown notice or counter-notification may result in legal liability. Ensure all statements are accurate and made in good faith. SportsOrca may take action, including account suspension, against users who abuse this process.
6. Additional Information
This policy applies solely to copyright infringement claims. For other intellectual property issues (e.g., trademark or patent disputes), please contact us at sportsorcateam@gmail.com.
We may update this Takedown Notice Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant updates will be posted on this page.
7. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this policy, please contact:
SportsOrca Legal Team
Email: sportsorcateam@gmail.com
