DMCA Policy
Digital Millennium Copyright Act compliance for PDF File Compressor. We respect intellectual property rights and respond promptly to valid copyright claims.
Last updated: December 15, 2024
Overview
PDF File Compressor respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), we will respond expeditiously to valid notices of copyright infringement and take appropriate action as required by law.
This policy applies to all content processed through our PDF compression services and any material displayed on our website.
Filing a DMCA Notice
If you believe that your copyrighted work has been infringed upon through our service, please provide our designated DMCA agent with a written notice containing the following information:
- Signature: A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent
- Identification of Work: Clear identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
- Infringing Material: Identification of the infringing material and its location on our service
- Contact Information: Your name, address, phone number, and email address
- Good Faith Statement: A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
- Accuracy Statement: A statement of accuracy made under penalty of perjury
- Authorization: Confirmation that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
Designated DMCA Agent
Contact Information:
DMCA Agent: Legal Department
Company: PDF File Compressor
Address: 123 Tech Street, Suite 100, San Francisco, CA 94105
Email: dmca@pdffilecompressor.com
Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567
Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Counter-Notification Process
If you believe your content was removed in error or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification. Your counter-notification must include:
- Your physical or electronic signature
- Identification of the removed material and its former location
- A statement under penalty of perjury of good faith belief in error
- Your contact information and consent to jurisdiction
- Agreement to accept service of process
Important: Counter-notifications must be submitted within 10 business days of content removal.
Repeat Infringer Policy
We maintain a policy of terminating access for users who are repeat infringers of copyright laws. This includes:
- Monitoring for repeated copyright violations
- Maintaining records of infringement notices
- Taking progressive enforcement actions
- Permanent account suspension for serious or repeated violations
False Claims Warning
Legal Warning: Making false claims in a DMCA notice may result in liability for damages, including attorney fees and court costs.
Please ensure your claim is valid and that you have thoroughly reviewed the allegedly infringing material before submitting a DMCA notice.
Response Timeline
Valid DMCA Notices
We respond to valid DMCA notices within 24-48 hours and remove infringing content promptly.
Counter-Notifications
Counter-notifications are reviewed within 10-14 business days, with restoration if appropriate.
Related Legal Information
Understanding DMCA in the Digital Age
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) was enacted in 1998 to address copyright issues in the digital realm. For PDF compression services like ours, DMCA compliance is crucial because users may upload copyrighted documents for processing.
Our commitment to DMCA compliance ensures that copyright holders can protect their intellectual property while allowing legitimate users to compress their own documents freely. We've implemented automated systems to detect potential copyright issues and respond quickly to valid takedown requests.
We encourage all users to only upload and compress documents they own or have permission to modify. This helps maintain a safe, legal environment for everyone using our PDF compression services.