1. Introduction

HotLair.com (the “Website”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects the intellectual property rights of others and is committed to complying with applicable copyright laws, including the U.S. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”), the EU Copyright Directive (Directive 2001/29/EC), and German copyright law (UrhG).

As an online platform that aggregates and embeds publicly available third-party content, we do not host original copyrighted material but promptly respond to valid notices of alleged infringement by removing or disabling access to the reportedly infringing material.

This DMCA Notice outlines the procedure for reporting alleged copyright infringement and submitting counter-notices.

2. Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used on the Website in a way that constitutes infringement, please provide a written notification to our Designated Copyright Agent containing the following information (as required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3) and similar provisions under applicable law):

• 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 be infringed (or a representative list if multiple works are covered);
• Identification of the material claimed to be infringing or the subject of infringing activity, including sufficient information to locate it (e.g., the specific URL(s) on the Website);
• Your contact information, including address, telephone number, and email address;
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law;
• A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

3. Counter-Notification

If material you uploaded or linked has been removed or disabled in response to a takedown notice and you believe it was removed in error or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification to our Designated Copyright Agent containing:

• Your physical or electronic signature;
• Identification of the material that has been removed or disabled and the location where it appeared;
• Your contact information (address, telephone number, and email);
• A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification;
• A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the courts located in Berlin, Germany, and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original infringement notification or their agent.

Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, we will forward it to the party who submitted the original takedown notice. If we do not receive notice within 10–14 business days that the original complainant has filed an action seeking a court order, we may, in our discretion, restore the removed material.

4. Designated Copyright Agent

All copyright infringement notices and counter-notifications must be sent to:

HotLair.com
Attn: DMCA Copyright Agent
Berlin, Germany
Email: support@hotlair.com

5. Repeat Infringers Policy

In accordance with applicable law, we maintain a policy to terminate, in appropriate circumstances, the accounts or access privileges of users who are repeat copyright infringers.

6. Misrepresentations

Please note that under applicable law (including 17 U.S.C. § 512(f)), any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity is infringing, or that it was removed or disabled by mistake, may be subject to liability.

7. Governing Law

This policy is governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany. Any disputes arising from copyright claims shall be resolved exclusively in the competent courts of Berlin, Germany.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this DMCA Notice from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this DMCA Notice or copyright matters, please contact us at:
Email: support@hotlair.com