DMCA Policy – ESS-Utumishi Contact Us for Safe Use 2025

At ESS Utumishi Portal, we respect creators and their rights. If your copyrighted work appears on our Site without authorization, this page explains how to request its removal under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and similar laws.

Designated Agent

Send DMCA notices to:
DMCA Agent – ESS‑Utumishis
Email: dmca@ess-utumishis.com
(We’ll provide a postal address upon request for formal notices.)

How to File a Proper DMCA Notice

Your notice must include:

Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed (a list if multiple works on one site).
The exact location (URL) of the material you believe infringes. Screenshots help, but we need URLs.
Your full legal name, mailing address, telephone number, and email.
A statement that you have a good‑faith belief the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act for the owner.
Your physical or electronic signature.

Email your notice to dmca@ess-utumishis.com. Plain text or PDF attachments are easiest for us to process.

What Happens Next

We review the notice for completeness.
If valid, we remove or disable access to the content.
We notify the user who posted it (if applicable).
We log the request and, where required, share the notice with the user and relevant third parties (e.g., Lumen Database) for transparency.

Counter‑Notice

If your content was removed and you believe it isn’t infringing (for example, you have a license or it’s clearly fair use), send a counter‑notice that includes:

Your name, address, and phone number.
Identification of the material removed and the location where it appeared before removal.
A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you have a good‑faith belief the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.
A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the courts in your area and that you’ll accept service of process from the person who filed the original notice.
Your physical or electronic signature.

Send this to dmca@ess-utumishis.com. If we receive a valid counter‑notice, we may restore the content in 10–14 business days unless the original claimant tells us they’ve filed a court action.

Repeat Infringers

We may restrict or terminate access for users who repeatedly infringe. We also remove accounts that are used primarily to upload or distribute infringing content.

Misrepresentation

Submitting false claims or counter‑claims can carry legal consequences. Don’t file a DMCA notice or counter‑notice unless you’re sure. If you’re not, get legal advice first.

Non‑Copyright Issues

This process covers copyright. For trademarks, privacy, or defamation, contact legal@ess-utumishis.com with details. Different rules apply.

FAQs

What counts as fair use?
Commentary, criticism, news reporting, teaching, and research can be fair use, but context matters. We can’t pre‑adjudicate every case. If you believe your use qualifies, explain why in your counter‑notice.

Can I report infringement found in user comments?
Yes. Include the page URL and the timestamp or a direct link to the specific comment if possible.

How long does the process take?
If your notice is complete, we usually act within a few business days. Legal disputes can take longer.

Do you share my notice publicly?
We may share a redacted version for transparency. Personal contact details are minimized where possible.

Can you remove content from search engines?
We can remove content from our Site. You’ll need to contact search engines directly for their indexes.

Final Thoughts

We try to keep this process straightforward and fair to everyone involved—rights holders, users, and readers. If something on our Site uses your work without permission, tell us. If your lawful use got caught in the net, tell us that too. We’ll sort it out.