At State Business (https://statebusiness.co.uk/), we respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users, contributors, and visitors to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), this policy outlines the procedures for reporting copyright infringement and how we handle valid DMCA notices.
If you believe that any content published on State Business infringes upon your copyrighted work, please follow the process described below to submit a formal complaint.
Copyright Infringement Notification
A copyright owner or an authorized agent may submit a written DMCA takedown notice if they believe that their copyrighted material has been used on our website without proper authorization. To be effective, the notification must include the following information:
- A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
- Identification of the allegedly infringing material, including the specific URL(s) on https://statebusiness.co.uk/ where the content is located.
- Sufficient contact information, such as your name, email address, and phone number.
- A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- A statement that the information in the notification is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf, made under penalty of perjury.
Incomplete or inaccurate notices may delay our ability to respond.
How We Handle DMCA Complaints
Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, State Business will promptly review the claim. If the complaint meets legal requirements, we may remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content. We may also notify the content provider or author responsible for the material.
We take copyright issues seriously and act in good faith to resolve valid claims as quickly as possible.
Counter-Notification
If you believe that content you submitted was removed or restricted as a result of a mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification. Your counter-notification must include:
- Your physical or electronic signature
- Identification of the removed content and its previous location
- A statement under penalty of perjury that the content was removed due to a mistake or misidentification
- Your name, address, and contact details
- A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the appropriate legal authority
Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, we may restore the content unless the original complainant files legal action within the time required by law.
Repeat Infringer Policy
State Business reserves the right to terminate access or remove content from users who are found to repeatedly infringe on copyrighted material. We may take action without prior notice when deemed necessary.
Third-Party Content
Some content on State Business may include user submissions or third-party contributions. While we strive to ensure originality and compliance, we cannot guarantee that all third-party content is free from copyright restrictions. We encourage copyright owners to contact us if any concerns arise.
Policy Updates
We reserve the right to update or modify this DMCA Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page and become effective immediately upon publication. We encourage visitors to review this policy periodically.
Contact Information
All DMCA notices, counter-notifications, or copyright-related concerns should be submitted through our website:
Website: https://statebusiness.co.uk/