DMCA Policy

1. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Compliance

Wikibituary respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and will respond to valid copyright infringement notices.

This policy outlines the procedures for reporting copyright infringement and our response process.

2. Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied and is accessible on our website in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, you may notify us by providing the following information:

3. Memorial Content Considerations

Given the sensitive nature of memorial content, we have special considerations for DMCA notices involving memorial pages:

• Memorial content often includes family photos and personal materials
• We require additional verification for memorial-related claims
• Family members may have legitimate rights to memorial content
• We may contact memorial creators before taking action

4. How to Submit a DMCA Notice

Please send your DMCA notice to our designated copyright agent:

5. Our Response Process

Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, we will:

• Review the notice for completeness and validity
• For memorial content, contact the memorial creator for additional context
• Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material
• Notify the user who posted the material
• Provide the user with a copy of the DMCA notice
• Inform the user of their right to submit a counter-notice

We typically respond to valid DMCA notices within 24-48 hours during business days.

6. Counter-Notification Process

If you believe your content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notification. Your counter-notification must include:

• Identification of the material that was removed
• A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed by mistake
• Your name, address, and telephone number
• A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the federal court in your district
• Your physical or electronic signature

7. Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with the DMCA, we maintain a policy of terminating accounts of users who are repeat infringers. A user will be considered a repeat infringer if they have been the subject of multiple valid DMCA notices.

8. Fair Use Considerations

We recognize that some uses of copyrighted material may constitute fair use under copyright law, including:

• Educational or research purposes
• News reporting or commentary
• Memorial or tribute purposes
• Historical or genealogical research

If you believe your use constitutes fair use, please include this information in your counter-notification.

9. International Copyright

While the DMCA is a U.S. law, we respect international copyright laws and will consider valid notices from copyright holders worldwide. However, our response process follows U.S. DMCA procedures.

10. Contact Information

For questions about this DMCA policy or to submit a notice, please contact: