Abuse and Copyright/Trademark Policy

 

 

This page is divided into two sections. First section is in regards to abuse related to spam and/or activities that may need to be reported. Second section involves the enforcement of copyrighted and trademarked material.

 

 

I. Abuse and Anti-Spam Policy

 

WitterNet does not tolerate spam and/or activities that may be considered abusive. Traffic to and from our hosting platform is monitored for indications of activities that are related to abusive acts or spam. We have an extensive abuse and complaint center to maintain all allegations and reports. Customers suspected to be utilizing any WitterNet products and/or services for spamming or other abusive activity will be thoroughly investigated. If a complaint is confirmed, WitterNet will take the appropriate actions to completely resolve the issue. All complaints and concerns can be emailed to abuse@witternet.com.

 

We consider spam to be any of the following unsolicited messages:

 

- E-Mail Messages

- Advertisement Messages

- Newsletters

- Instant Messages

- Postings to a Website

 

We consider abusive activities to be any harassing or illegal action. Please view our Terms of Service.

 

 

II. Copyright and Trademark Enforcement

 

As an internet based service provider, WitterNet takes great care in protecting intellectual property. We are completely committed to helping you protect your legal rights.

 

If you believe that a user of our service is infringing upon the intellectual property of either yourself or another person, we have protocols in place to expedite and resolve the issue.

 

Pursuant to Title 17, United States Code, Section 512(c)(3)(A), all notifications of Infringement Claims must include the following information.

 

1. A physical or electronic signature/ certification of the person that is authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the intellectual property.
2. Identification of the intellectual property that is claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple works at a single online site are covered by this notification, a representative list of all works from the online site.
3. Precise identification of the material claimed to be infringing that is to be removed or access to which should be disabled, and any other information reasonably sufficient to allow us to locate the material. This can include a link to the infringing website.
4. Information reasonably sufficient to permit us to contact you, such as an address, telephone number, and/or 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 owner of the intellectual property, his/her agent, or the law.
6. A statement that the included information in this notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the intellectual property that is allegedly infringed.

 

Please send an email to Infringement@witternet.com with all of the information required to pursue this complaint.

 

You may also send a hard copy letter to: WitterNet Infringement Claims, 3116 Bancroft RD, Suite C, Baltimore, MD, 21215, U.S.A.

 

Be advised that you will be held liable for damages (including expenses and attorneys' fees) if you materially misrepresent an activity or falsely file an infringement claim. If you need further information, you are strongly encouraged to consult legal advice from an attorney that specializes in copyrights and trademarks.

 

All processes and actions taken throughout the claim, including the initial notification, will be logged and documented by an agent of WitterNet.

 

Once a claim is filed with us, we may disable or remove the material that is infringing upon the intellectual rights of another person. We will promptly notify that user for which the material is hosted to inform them of the actions and infringement claim so that they may make a counter notification.

 

If a proper counter notification is received by the allegedly infringing user, the WitterNet agent assigned to the claim will promptly contact you (claiming party) with the notification.

 

Pursuant to Title 17, United States Code, Section 512(g)(2)(C), you (claiming party) must file suit to restrain the alleged infringer from continuing to engage in any infringing activity relating to the intellectual property in question on our hosting platform. If you fail to provide proof of filed suit within 10 days, we are legally obligated to restore access of the material to the user by the 14th day after reception of the counter notification.