DMCA Policy

1. DMCA Compliance

Ausmo AAC respects intellectual property rights and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and other applicable copyright laws. We have implemented procedures to address claims of copyright infringement.

This policy applies to all content hosted on our website, mobile application, and related services.

2. Reporting Copyright Infringement

2.1 DMCA Takedown Notice

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide our designated agent with the following information:

2.2 How to Submit a Notice

DMCA takedown notices should be submitted to our designated agent:

3. Response to DMCA Notices

3.1 Processing Timeline

• We will acknowledge receipt of your notice within 24 hours
• We will review the notice for completeness and validity
• If valid, we will remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material
• We will notify the user who posted the material of the takedown
• We will provide the user with a copy of the DMCA notice

3.2 Counter-Notification

Users who believe their content was wrongfully removed may submit a counter-notification with the following information:

• A physical or electronic signature
• Identification of the material that was removed and its location
• A statement under penalty of perjury that the material was removed by mistake
• Contact information and consent to jurisdiction

4. Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with DMCA requirements, we maintain a policy for dealing with repeat infringers:

• We track DMCA notices and user violations
• Users who repeatedly infringe copyrights may have their accounts terminated
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts at our discretion
• We may implement additional restrictions for repeat offenders

5. User-Generated Content

Our platform allows users to upload custom images and audio content. Users are responsible for ensuring they have the right to upload and use such content:

• Users must own the rights to uploaded content or have proper authorization
• Users may not upload copyrighted material without permission
• We provide tools for users to report copyright violations
• We encourage users to use original content or properly licensed materials

6. Fair Use Considerations

We recognize that fair use may apply to certain uses of copyrighted material, particularly in educational and therapeutic contexts:

• Educational use for communication therapy
• Personal use for individuals with disabilities
• Transformative use in communication applications
• Limited use for accessibility purposes

However, fair use determinations are complex and should be made by qualified legal counsel.

7. International Considerations

While this policy focuses on DMCA compliance, we also respect international copyright laws:

• We comply with applicable copyright laws in all jurisdictions where we operate
• We respect international treaties and agreements
• We work with international copyright holders and organizations
• We implement region-specific copyright protection measures where required

8. False Claims

Submitting false DMCA notices is illegal and may result in liability:

• False claims may result in damages and attorney fees
• We may pursue legal action against false claimants
• We maintain records of all DMCA notices for legal purposes
• We cooperate with law enforcement in cases of false claims

9. Contact Information

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this DMCA Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or our practices. We will notify users of material changes through our website or app.