1. Copyright Notice & Takedown Policy
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) – Compliant Legal Page)
Title:
Copyright Notice and Takedown Policy
Last Updated:
01/04/2018
Apprise Music respects the intellectual property rights of artists, producers, songwriters, record labels, and rights holders. This policy explains how copyright complaints are handled on the Apprise Music platform.
If you believe that content distributed through Apprise Music infringes your copyright, you may submit a formal takedown request.
Reporting Copyright Infringement
A copyright owner or authorized representative may submit a takedown notice that includes the following information:
- Full name of the copyright owner or authorized representative
- Contact information including email address and phone number
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
- The exact location or URL of the material to be removed
- A description of the allegedly infringing material
- Proof of ownership or authorization to act for the rights holder
- A statement confirming the complaint is made in good faith
- A statement confirming the accuracy of the information provided
Requests that do not contain sufficient information may not be processed.
Where to Submit Copyright Complaints
Copyright complaints should be submitted through the official takedown request form available on AppriseMusic.com.
Alternatively, notices may be sent to:
Legal Department
Apprise Music & Media
Email: [email protected]
Review Process
Upon receiving a valid copyright complaint, Apprise Music may take the following actions:
• Remove or disable access to the reported content
• Notify the uploader of the complaint
• Request additional documentation
• Suspend or terminate accounts that repeatedly violate copyright policies
Repeat Infringers
Apprise Music maintains a policy for terminating accounts that repeatedly upload infringing material.
Users who repeatedly violate copyright protections may lose access to the platform.
False Claims
Submitting false copyright claims may result in legal liability.
Users should ensure they are the copyright owner or authorized representative before submitting a complaint.
2. Content Dispute / Counter-Notice Form
(Artist Protection Form)
This form allows users to respond to a copyright claim.
Instructions
If your content was removed due to a copyright complaint and you believe the removal occurred in error, you may submit a counter-notice.
Provide accurate information to allow our team to review the dispute.
Counter-Notice Form Fields
Full Name
Artist Name or Company Name
Email Address
Phone Number
Country
Content Information
Link to Removed Content
Title of Content
Date Content Was Removed
Explanation of Why the Claim Is Incorrect
Example reasons may include:
• You are the copyright owner
• You have a license to distribute the content
• The complaint was submitted in error
• The content does not infringe copyright
Supporting Documents
Upload proof such as:
• Distribution agreement
• License agreement
• Publishing agreement
• Copyright registration
Legal Statement
The submitter must confirm:
“I affirm under penalty of perjury that the material identified above was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.”
Electronic Signature
Name
Date
3. Copyright Policy Page
(Platform Rights & Responsibilities)
Title:
Copyright Policy
Apprise Music operates as a music distribution and digital content platform that enables artists, labels, and rights holders to distribute and manage their music globally.
Users who upload content to the platform confirm that they own the rights to the material or have authorization from the copyright holder.
Ownership of Content
Artists and rights holders retain ownership of their music.
Apprise Music does not claim ownership of uploaded content. The platform acts as a distribution and service provider.
User Responsibilities
By uploading content to Apprise Music, users confirm that:
• They own the copyright or have permission to distribute the material
• The content does not infringe the rights of others
• All collaborators and rights holders have granted authorization
Users who upload unauthorized material may face account suspension or termination.
Rights Management
Apprise Music may use automated systems and manual review processes to identify potential copyright conflicts.
When conflicts arise, the platform may temporarily disable distribution until ownership is verified.
Copyright Complaints
Rights holders who believe their work has been used without authorization may submit a takedown request through the Apprise Music website.
Platform Cooperation
Apprise Music cooperates with copyright owners, industry organizations, and legal authorities to prevent unauthorized distribution of music.
4. Digital Platform Safe Harbor Policy
(Important Legal Protection)
Title:
Safe Harbor Policy
Apprise Music functions as a digital service provider that hosts and distributes content submitted by independent artists and labels.
The platform relies on the representations of users that they have the legal rights to distribute their content.
Role of the Platform
Apprise Music does not create, modify, or control the content uploaded by users.
Content uploaded to the platform remains the responsibility of the uploader.
Removal of Infringing Content
Upon receiving a valid copyright complaint, Apprise Music may remove or disable access to the content in question.
The uploader will be notified and may submit a counter-notice if they believe the claim was incorrect.
Limitation of Liability
Apprise Music is not liable for user-submitted content when the platform:
• acts as a neutral service provider
• responds promptly to copyright complaints
• removes infringing material upon notification
Cooperation with Rights Holders
Apprise Music maintains procedures to work with copyright owners and rights organizations to address disputes quickly and fairly.