Copyright & DMCA Policy

Last updated: July 9, 2026

Introduction

TerminalStreet respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 ("DMCA"), TerminalStreet has established the following policy to address claims of copyright infringement.

DMCA Notice Requirements

If you believe that material or content residing on or accessible through TerminalStreet's services infringes a copyright, please send a notice of copyright infringement containing the following information to the Designated Agent listed below:

1. A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright that has allegedly been infringed;
2. 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 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 TerminalStreet to locate the material;
4. Information reasonably sufficient to permit TerminalStreet to contact you, such as an address, telephone number, and, if available, an email address;
5. 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; and
6. 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.

Designated Agent Contact Information

TerminalStreet's Designated Agent for DMCA notices is:

Counter-Notification Procedures

If you believe that your content that was removed (or to which access was disabled) is not infringing, or that you have the authorization from the copyright owner, the copyright owner's agent, or pursuant to the law, to post and use the material in your content, you may send a counter-notification containing the following information to the Designated Agent:

1. Your physical or electronic signature;
2. Identification of the content that has been removed or to which access has been disabled and the location at which the content appeared before it was removed or disabled;
3. A statement that you have a good faith belief that the content was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or a misidentification of the content; and
4. Your name, address, telephone number, and email address, a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in Wyoming, and a statement that you will accept service of process from the person who provided notification of the alleged infringement.

If the Designated Agent receives a counter-notification, TerminalStreet may send a copy of the counter-notification to the original complaining party informing that person that it may replace the removed content or cease disabling it in 10 business days. Unless the copyright owner files an action seeking a court order against the content provider, member or user, the removed content may be replaced, or access to it restored, in 10 to 14 business days or more after receipt of the counter-notice, at TerminalStreet's sole discretion.

Emergency Takedown Procedures

For urgent copyright infringement claims that pose immediate harm or involve illegal content, TerminalStreet provides expedited takedown procedures:

• 24-Hour Emergency Response: Critical cases marked "URGENT DMCA" will be reviewed within 24 hours
• Expedited Process: Emergency takedowns for clearly infringing content that poses immediate legal risk
• Automatic Escalation: Repeat offenders are automatically flagged for expedited review
• Priority Queue: Law enforcement requests and court orders receive highest priority processing

To request emergency takedown, include "URGENT DMCA" in the subject line and provide detailed justification for expedited processing.

Anti-Abuse Protections

TerminalStreet implements robust protections against DMCA abuse and bad-faith takedown notices:

• Bad Faith Penalties: Users who knowingly submit false DMCA notices may be charged a minimum penalty of $500 per false notice, plus reasonable attorney fees
• Automated Filtering: Obviously fraudulent or automated takedown requests are automatically flagged
• Pattern Recognition: Repeat false claimants are identified and their notices receive enhanced scrutiny
• Counter-Notification Safe Harbor: Users submitting valid counter-notifications are protected from retaliatory false claims
• DMCA Abuse Reporting: Users can report suspected DMCA abuse to our legal team for investigation

We reserve the right to terminate repeat false claimants and report bad-faith abuse to relevant authorities.

Content Restoration Procedures

TerminalStreet follows a structured process for content restoration following takedown notices:

• Automatic Restoration Timeline: Valid counter-notifications result in content restoration within 10-14 business days unless a court order is received
• Expedited Restoration: Obviously legitimate content wrongfully taken down may be restored immediately upon review
• User Notification: All affected users receive email notifications for takedowns, counter-notifications, and restorations
• Appeal Process: Users may appeal takedown decisions through our internal review process before filing counter-notifications
• Backup Protection: Taken-down content is preserved for 90 days to enable restoration if warranted

Content creators may request immediate restoration review for time-sensitive materials by contacting our legal team with justification for expedited processing.

Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable law, TerminalStreet has adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances and at TerminalStreet's sole discretion, users who are deemed to be repeat infringers. TerminalStreet may also at its sole discretion limit access to the service and/or terminate the accounts of any users who infringe any intellectual property rights of others, whether or not there is any repeat infringement.

Our repeat infringer policy includes:

• Three-Strike System: Users receiving three valid DMCA takedown notices within a 12-month period are subject to account termination
• Immediate Termination: Egregious violations or commercial-scale infringement may result in immediate account termination
• Appeals Process: Users may appeal repeat infringer determinations within 30 days of notification
• Rehabilitation: Terminated users may apply for account restoration after 12 months with proof of copyright education completion

Changes to Our DMCA Policy

TerminalStreet reserves the right to modify this DMCA Policy at any time. Changes and clarifications will take effect immediately upon their posting on the website. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our DMCA practices.

Monitoring and Compliance

TerminalStreet employs both automated and manual systems to monitor compliance with copyright law:

• Proactive Scanning: Automated content scanning for known copyrighted material using industry-standard content identification technologies
• Hash Matching: Digital fingerprinting to prevent re-upload of previously removed content
• Community Reporting: User-friendly reporting mechanisms for community-driven copyright protection
• Regular Audits: Quarterly reviews of takedown and restoration procedures to ensure effectiveness

Dispute Resolution

For disputes related to DMCA takedowns or copyright issues:

• Direct Resolution: Contact our legal team within 5 business days of the disputed action
• Management Review: Unresolved disputes escalate to management review within 10 business days
• Independent Mediation: Complex disputes may be referred to independent copyright mediation services
• Arbitration: Any dispute not resolved through the steps above will be resolved by binding individual arbitration administered by JAMS, with a class-action waiver and a 30-day opt-out right, as set out in the "Dispute Resolution and Arbitration" section of our Terms of Service, which governs disputes under this document. Individual small-claims actions and claims for injunctive relief for intellectual-property violations are excepted, as provided there. DMCA counter-notice proceedings are also excepted: as stated above, a counter-notice requires your consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in Wyoming, and such proceedings are not subject to arbitration.

DMCA Abuse Reporting

To report suspected DMCA abuse, false takedown notices, or bad-faith copyright claims, please contact:

DMCA Abuse Team: [email protected]

Include detailed information about the suspected abuse, including relevant URLs, timestamps, and evidence supporting your claim.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this DMCA Policy, please contact us at:

General DMCA Questions: [email protected]

DMCA Takedown Notices: Submit through our designated agent contact information above

Emergency Takedowns: Mark subject line "URGENT DMCA" and contact [email protected]