DMCA Safe Harbor Statement

IT Influentials

Last Updated:November 1, 2025

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Overview

IT Influentials (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (“DMCA”), codified at 17 U.S.C. § 512, we have implemented procedures for receiving written notification of claimed copyright infringement and for processing such claims in accordance with the law.

This DMCA Safe Harbor Statement outlines our policies and procedures for addressing allegations of copyright infringement occurring on our services, platforms, and websites.

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Designated DMCA Agent

Pursuant to 17 U.S.C. § 512(c), IT Influentials has designated an agent to receive notifications of claimed infringement. All DMCA notices and counter-notices should be sent to our Designated Agent:

Our Designated Agent information is registered with the U.S. Copyright Office and can be verified in the DMCA Designated Agent Directory.

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Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement and is accessible on our service, you may notify our Designated Agent by providing a written communication that includes substantially the following information as required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3):

1. Signature: A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
2. Identification of Copyrighted Work: Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works.
3. Identification of Infringing Material: Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material (such as URL(s) or other specific location information).
4. Contact Information: Information reasonably sufficient to permit us to contact you, such as an address, telephone number, and, if available, an email address.
5. Good Faith Statement: 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.
6. Accuracy Statement: 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.

Sample DMCA Notice: A sample notice form is available on the U.S. Copyright Office website at https://www.copyright.gov/512/.

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Our Response to DMCA Takedown Notices

Upon receipt of a valid DMCA takedown notice that substantially complies with the requirements above, IT Influentials will:

1. Act Expeditiously: Promptly remove or disable access to the material claimed to be infringing.
2. Notify the User: Take reasonable steps to promptly notify the user who posted the material that it has been removed or disabled.
3. Document the Notice: Maintain records of the takedown notice in accordance with applicable law.
4. Repeat Infringer Policy: Take appropriate action against users who are repeat infringers, which may include termination of their accounts.

We will not be held liable for the good-faith removal or disabling of access to material claimed to be infringing, even if the material is not ultimately found to be infringing, so long as we act in accordance with the DMCA procedures.

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Filing a DMCA Counter-Notice

If you believe that material you posted was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notice with our Designated Agent. Your counter-notice must include substantially the following information as required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(3):

1. Signature: Your physical or electronic signature.
2. Identification of Material: 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.
3. Good Faith Statement: 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.
4. Consent to Jurisdiction: Your name, address, and telephone number, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located (or if your address is outside of the United States, for any judicial district in which IT Influentials may be found), and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notice or an agent of such person.

Sample DMCA Counter-Notice: A sample counter-notice form is available on the U.S. Copyright Office website at https://www.copyright.gov/512/.

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Our Response to DMCA Counter-Notices

Upon receipt of a valid DMCA counter-notice that substantially complies with the requirements above, IT Influentials will:

1. Notify the Original Complainant: Promptly provide the person who submitted the original takedown notice with a copy of the counter-notice.
2. Restore Access: Replace the removed material or cease disabling access to it in not less than 10, nor more than 14, business days following receipt of the counter-notice, unless our Designated Agent first receives notice from the original complainant that they have filed a court action seeking a court order to restrain the alleged infringer from engaging in infringing activity relating to the material on our system or network.

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Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with 17 U.S.C. § 512(i)(1)(A) and as part of our commitment to protecting copyright holders’ rights, IT Influentials has adopted and reasonably implemented a policy that provides for the termination, in appropriate circumstances, of users who are repeat infringers.

A “repeat infringer” includes, but is not limited to:

• Users who have received multiple valid DMCA takedown notices
• Users who have repeatedly posted infringing material despite warnings
• Users who have been determined by a court to be infringers

We reserve the right to terminate access to our services for any user who infringes upon the copyrights of others, in our sole discretion, with or without notice.

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Standard Technical Measures

IT Influentials accommodates and does not interfere with standard technical measures used by copyright owners to identify or protect copyrighted works, as defined in 17 U.S.C. § 512(i)(1)(B), provided such measures:

• Have been developed pursuant to a broad consensus of copyright owners and service providers in an open, fair, voluntary, multi-industry standards process
• Are available to any person on reasonable and nondiscriminatory terms
• Do not impose substantial costs on service providers or substantial burdens on their systems or networks

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Limitations and Disclaimers

No Duty to Monitor

IT Influentials has no obligation to monitor content posted by users or to actively seek facts or circumstances indicating infringing activity, except to the extent required by law.

No Legal Advice

This DMCA Safe Harbor Statement is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. If you have questions about copyright law or the DMCA, you should consult with an attorney.

Modifications to Policy

We reserve the right to modify this DMCA Safe Harbor Statement at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated statement on our website. Your continued use of our services following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

Other Rights and Remedies

This policy does not limit any other rights or remedies that IT Influentials may have under applicable law, nor does it limit the rights of copyright owners to pursue legal action against alleged infringers.

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Good Faith Requirement

All DMCA notices and counter-notices must be submitted in good faith. Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that:

• Material or activity is infringing, or
• Material or activity was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification

shall be liable for any damages, including costs and attorneys’ fees, incurred by the alleged infringer, the copyright owner or its licensee, or the service provider, who is injured by such misrepresentation.

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Additional Information and Resources

For more information about the DMCA and your rights under copyright law, please visit:

• U.S. Copyright Office DMCA Resources: https://www.copyright.gov/512/
• DMCA Designated Agent Directory: https://dmca.copyright.gov/
• Copyright Office Fair Use Index: https://www.copyright.gov/fair-use/

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Contact Information

For questions about this DMCA Safe Harbor Statement or to report copyright infringement, please contact our Designated Agent using the contact information provided above.

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