DMCA Policy

Last updated: October 27, 2025

sfshaw.com (“Site”) respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects visitors and users to do the same. This DMCA Policy explains how to report alleged copyright infringement under the U.S. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512) and how we handle valid notices and counter-notices.

Designated Copyright Agent

Send DMCA notices and counter-notices to our Designated Agent:

Name/Title: DMCA Agent, SF Shaw
Email: dmca@sfshaw.com (or use the Contact Page)

Tip: If you appoint a third-party agent, list their legal name and mailing address here.

How to File a DMCA Takedown Notice

If you believe material on this Site infringes your copyright, please send a written notice to the Designated Agent containing all of the following (per 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3)):

  1. Your signature (physical or electronic).
  2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or a representative list if multiple works on a single site are covered.
  3. Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing (or to be the subject of infringing activity) and information reasonably sufficient to allow us to locate the material (URL(s), screenshot, or direct link).
  4. Your contact information: name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
  5. A good-faith statement that you believe the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
  6. A statement under penalty of perjury that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner’s behalf.

Incomplete notices may be rejected. We may share your notice (including contact details) with the poster/uploader whose content is at issue.

What Happens After We Receive a Valid Notice

  • We will expeditiously remove or disable access to the identified material.
  • We will notify the user who posted the material that it has been removed or disabled.
  • In appropriate circumstances, we may terminate repeat infringers’ access to the Site (see Section 6).

How to File a Counter-Notification

If your content was removed or disabled and you believe it was a mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification to the Designated Agent that includes (per 17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(3)):

  1. Your signature (physical or electronic).
  2. Identification of the material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled, and the location where the material appeared before it was removed or disabled (exact URL(s)).
  3. 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.
  4. Your full contact information: name, address, telephone number, and email address.
  5. Consent to jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located (or, if outside the United States, to the jurisdiction of any judicial district in which we may be found), and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notice or their agent.

Restoration: If we receive a valid counter-notification, we may replace the removed material or restore access within 10–14 business days, unless the original complainant notifies us that they have filed an action seeking a court order to restrain you from engaging in infringing activity.

Subpoenas & Disclosure

Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(h), a copyright owner may seek a subpoena to identify an alleged infringer. We may disclose user information if legally required, consistent with applicable law and our policies.

Repeat Infringer Policy

In appropriate circumstances, it is our policy to terminate users who are deemed repeat infringers. We also reserve the right to remove content and suspend accounts for suspected infringement, regardless of DMCA formalities, at our discretion.

Misrepresentations

Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who knowingly misrepresents that material or activity is infringing (or was removed by mistake) may be liable for damages, including costs and attorneys’ fees. Please use the DMCA process responsibly.

Third-Party Platforms & Hosts

If infringing material appears on a service we embed or link to (e.g., a retailer, social platform, or video host), you should also send a notice directly to that third-party provider under their procedures. Their policies govern content hosted on their platforms.

Non-Legal Advice

Nothing in this Policy is legal advice. If you are unsure about your rights, you should consult an attorney.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this DMCA Policy from time to time. Changes take effect upon posting to this page; the “Last updated” date reflects the most recent revision.

Scroll to Top