Copyright Policy: Arts and Crafts Publishing Inc.

12/18/2023

Welcome to the Copyright Policy of Arts and Crafts Publishing Inc. This policy outlines the principles, guidelines, and procedures concerning copyright matters on our platform, arts-crafts-publishing.com. By engaging with our website, you agree to comply with the terms outlined in this Copyright Policy.

1. Copyright Ownership and Protection: a. Original Content: Arts and Crafts Publishing Inc. respects the intellectual property rights of creators. Content shared on our platform is presumed to be the original work of the user unless otherwise stated.

b. User Ownership: Creators retain the copyright to their original works shared on Arts and Crafts Publishing Inc. The platform does not claim ownership of the intellectual property rights of user-generated content.

2. Copyright Infringement Reporting: a. Reporting Process: If you believe that your copyright-protected work has been used or displayed on Arts and Crafts Publishing Inc. without authorization, please follow our Copyright Infringement Reporting process detailed below.

b. Notification: Submit a written notification to our designated Copyright Agent at [copyright@arts-crafts-publishing.com], including:

• Identification of the copyrighted work allegedly infringed.
• Identification of the infringing material, including specific location(s) on the website.
• Sufficient contact information for us to reach you.
• A statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner’s behalf.

3. Copyright Infringement Reporting Process: a. Receipt of Notice: Upon receipt of a valid copyright infringement notice, Arts and Crafts Publishing Inc. will promptly acknowledge receipt and initiate an investigation.

b. Content Removal: If the reported content is found to be infringing, it will be expeditiously removed from the platform.

c. User Notification: The user who posted the allegedly infringing content may be notified of the removal and provided with information on the Copyright Infringement Reporting process.

d. Counter-Notification: Users who believe their content was wrongly removed due to a mistake or misidentification may submit a counter-notification, as outlined below.

4. Counter-Notification Process: a. Submission: If a user believes their content was wrongly removed, they may submit a counter-notification to our designated Copyright Agent at [copyright@arts-crafts-publishing.com], including:

• Identification of the removed content.
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the user has a good faith belief that the material was removed due to mistake or misidentification.
• Sufficient contact information for us to reach the user.
• Consent to local jurisdiction for resolution of the dispute.

b. Review and Restoration: Arts and Crafts Publishing Inc. will review the counter-notification and may, at its discretion, restore the removed content unless the original copyright holder initiates legal action within a reasonable period.

5. Repeat Infringers: a. Account Termination: Users determined to be repeat infringers of copyright may have their accounts terminated, at the sole discretion of Arts and Crafts Publishing Inc.

6. Fair Use and Creative Commons: a. Fair Use: Arts and Crafts Publishing Inc. acknowledges the principles of fair use in copyright law. Users are encouraged to familiarize themselves with fair use principles when sharing content.

b. Creative Commons: Users are encouraged to use Creative Commons licenses when sharing content on Arts and Crafts Publishing Inc., providing clear indications of the permissions granted for reuse and distribution.

7. Educational and Non-Commercial Use: a. Permissible Use: Arts and Crafts Publishing Inc. recognizes the importance of educational and non-commercial use of copyrighted materials. Such use is generally permissible under fair use or other applicable exceptions.

b. Attribution: Users are encouraged to provide proper attribution when sharing or using content for educational or non-commercial purposes.

8. International Copyright Laws: a. Global Compliance: Arts and Crafts Publishing Inc. respects international copyright laws and seeks to comply with applicable regulations governing copyright protection.

b. Cross-Border Cooperation: In instances of cross-border copyright issues, Arts and Crafts Publishing Inc. will cooperate with relevant authorities and comply with applicable laws.

9. Changes to Copyright Policy: Arts and Crafts Publishing Inc. reserves the right to update, modify, or revise this Copyright Policy. Any changes will be reflected in the “Last Updated” date at the beginning of this policy.

10. Contact Us: If you have questions, concerns, or wish to report a copyright infringement, please contact our designated Copyright Agent at [copyright@arts-crafts-publishing.com].

Thank you for your commitment to respecting intellectual property rights on Arts and Crafts Publishing Inc. Your cooperation ensures a creative and collaborative environment for our diverse community of artists and crafters.