DMCA & Copyright Policy

DMCA & Copyright Policy – TechMilkyway Content Protection

Effective Date: December 9, 2025
Last Updated: December 9, 2025

At TechMilkyway, we respect intellectual property rights and expect our users to do the same. This page explains our copyright policy in simple terms and shows you how to report copyright infringement under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

🛡️ Our Commitment to Copyright

We take copyright seriously at TechMilkyway. We create original content and respect the creative work of others.

What we do:

Write original articles, reviews, and buying guides
Use properly licensed images and media
Give credit to sources and creators
Respond quickly to copyright concerns
Remove infringing content when legally required

We follow the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and international copyright laws to protect everyone’s rights.

📝 Who Owns What Content

All original content on TechMilkyway is protected by copyright law.

Content We Own

TechMilkyway owns the copyright to:

All articles, blog posts, and product reviews
Buying guides and comparison articles
Photos we take during product testing
Videos and multimedia content we create
Website design and layout
Our logo and brand materials

Content From Others

When we use content from other sources:

We get proper permission or licenses
We use it under fair use guidelines
We give credit to the original creators
We link back to original sources
We follow their terms of use

✅ How You Can Share Our Content

We want you to share our content, but please do it the right way.

What You’re Allowed to Do

You can:

Share links to our articles on social media
Quote short sections (up to 100 words) with credit
Read our content for personal use
Embed our videos if we provide embed codes
Reference our work in school or research projects

But you must:

Always credit TechMilkyway as the source
Link back to our original article
Keep quotes unchanged
Follow fair use rules

What You Cannot Do

You cannot:

Copy entire articles or large sections
Republish our content on your own website
Use our content to make money without permission
Remove our copyright notices
Pretend our content is yours
Use automated scrapers on our website
Change or modify our content
Use our content in harmful ways

📧 Need Permission to Use Our Content?

Want to use our content beyond basic sharing? Just ask!

How to Request Permission

Contact us at: mdfariv33@gmail.com
Subject line: “Content License Request”

Please tell us:

Your name and company (if applicable)
Which article or content you want to use
How you plan to use it
Where it will be published
When you need it

We typically respond within 5-7 business days.

Commercial Use Requires Permission

Republishing on commercial websites
Including in products or paid services
Using in paid courses or training
Large-scale content sharing
Any money-making purposes

Commercial use without permission is not allowed.

🚨 How to Report Copyright Infringement

If you believe your copyrighted work appears on TechMilkyway without permission, you can file a DMCA complaint.

Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice

To file a valid DMCA notice, send us this information:

1. Your Contact Details

Full legal name
Mailing address
Phone number
Email address

2. Description of Your Copyrighted Work

Clear description of what you created
Where your original work exists (URL or location)
Copyright registration number (if you have one)
Examples or samples of your work

3. Where the Infringement Is

Exact URL on TechMilkyway where it appears
Specific description so we can find it
Screenshots if helpful

4. Good Faith Statement

Write: “I have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.”

5. Accuracy Statement

Write: “I swear, under penalty of perjury, that the information in this notice is accurate and that I am the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner’s behalf.”

6. Your Signature

Sign physically, or
Type your full name as an electronic signature

Where to Send Your DMCA Notice

Email: mdfariv33@gmail.com
Subject: “DMCA Takedown Notice”

Important: Only send DMCA notices for real copyright infringement. False claims can result in legal problems for you.

🔄 If Your Content Was Removed

If we removed your content because of a DMCA notice and you believe it was a mistake, you can file a counter-notification.

How to File a Counter-Notice

Your counter-notice must include:

1. Your Contact Details

Full legal name
Mailing address
Phone number
Email address

2. Description of Removed Content

What content was removed
Where it appeared on our site
When it was removed (if you know)

3. Good Faith Statement

Write: “I swear, under penalty of perjury, that I have a good faith belief that the content was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.”

4. Consent to Court Jurisdiction

Write: “I consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court and will accept service of process from the person who filed the original DMCA notice.”

5. Your Signature

Sign physically, or
Type your full name

Send Counter-Notice To

Email: mdfariv33@gmail.com
Subject: “DMCA Counter-Notification”

What Happens Next

We review your counter-notice
We forward it to the person who filed the complaint
If they don’t sue you within 10-14 business days, we may restore your content
We’ll let you know the outcome

⚖️ Our Policy on Repeat Offenders

We don’t tolerate repeated copyright violations.

What This Means for Users

If you repeatedly infringe copyright:

Your comment privileges may be removed
Your account may be suspended or banned
Your IP address may be blocked
We may take legal action

We track copyright complaints and take action against people who repeatedly violate others’ rights.

🖼️ How We Handle Images and Photos

We use images responsibly and respect photographers’ rights.

Where Our Images Come From

We get images through:

Our Own Photos – Pictures we take during product reviews and testing.

Licensed Stock Photos – Images we purchase from stock photo websites with commercial licenses.

Manufacturer Photos – Product images provided by companies with permission for editorial use.

Creative Commons – Images under Creative Commons licenses with proper credit given.

Public Domain – Images that are free to use by anyone.

Fair Use – Limited use of copyrighted images for commentary, criticism, and news reporting.

Giving Credit

When required, we always provide:

Credit to the photographer or creator
Link to the original source
License information
Copyright notice

💬 Copyright Rules for Comments

When you post comments on TechMilkyway, you’re responsible for copyright.

Your Responsibilities

When posting comments:

You must own the content or have permission to post it
You give TechMilkyway permission to display your comment
You promise your comment doesn’t violate anyone’s copyright
You’re legally responsible if it does

Our Rights

We can:

Remove comments that violate copyright
Ban accounts of repeat violators
Report serious violations to authorities
Take legal action if necessary

Reporting Infringing Comments

See copyrighted material in comments?

Email us: mdfariv33@gmail.com
Subject: “Copyright Infringement in Comments”

Include:

URL of the page with the comment
Description of your copyrighted work
Explanation of why it’s infringing

🎵 Video and Music Copyright

Special rules apply to multimedia content.

Embedded Videos and Social Media

YouTube Videos – We embed videos using YouTube’s official embed tool. This is allowed under YouTube’s terms.

Social Media Posts – We embed content from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook using their official tools.

Responsibility – Embedded content belongs to the original creator. We assume they posted it legally.

Audio and Music

We don’t use copyrighted music without permission. Any audio in our content is:

Royalty-free music we’ve licensed
Creative Commons audio with credit
Public domain audio
Music we created ourselves

📖 Understanding Fair Use

Fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission in certain situations.

What Is Fair Use?

Fair use permits using copyrighted content for:

Criticism and commentary
News reporting
Teaching and education
Research and scholarship
Parody and satire

How We Use Fair Use

In Product Reviews – We use product images and specs for:

Reviewing and critiquing products
Providing consumer information
Comparing different products
Reporting tech news

In Screenshots – We capture screens for:

Software reviews and tutorials
Technical instructions
Interface criticism
Educational content

Our Limits – We only use what’s necessary and always provide commentary and analysis.

™️ Trademark and Brand Names

We also respect trademark rights, not just copyright.

How We Use Trademarks

We mention brand names for:

Identifying products we review
Providing factual information
Comparing products
Reporting tech news

We don’t:

Claim we own other companies’ trademarks
Use brands in ways that suggest they endorse us
Create confusion about who makes products
Violate trademark owners’ rights

Trademark concerns? Email us at mdfariv33@gmail.com

⏱️ Our Response Time

We take copyright claims seriously and respond quickly.

How Long It Takes

DMCA Takedown Notices:

We acknowledge receipt within 24-48 hours
We review and take action within 3-5 business days
Final response within 7 business days

Counter-Notifications:

We acknowledge receipt within 24-48 hours
We review within 5-7 business days
Final decision within 10-14 business days

Permission Requests:

Initial response within 5-7 business days
Final decision within 14 business days

What We Check

Before taking action, we verify:

The claim is complete and valid
The material really infringes copyright
The person filing has the right to do so
Fair use doesn’t apply
Proper procedures were followed

🌍 International Copyright

TechMilkyway respects copyright laws worldwide.

Global Copyright Protection

We follow international copyright treaties:

Berne Convention – International copyright agreement
Universal Copyright Convention – Worldwide protection
WIPO Copyright Treaty – Digital copyright
TRIPS Agreement – Trade-related intellectual property

Different Regions

European Union

We comply with EU Copyright Directive
We honor EU database rights
We respond to EU takedown requests

United Kingdom

We follow UK Copyright, Designs and Patents Act
We respond to UK takedown requests

Canada

We comply with Canadian Copyright Act
We follow notice-and-notice procedures

Australia

We follow Australian Copyright Act
We respond to Australian takedown requests

Other Countries

We make reasonable efforts to comply with your local laws
Contact us with specific concerns about international copyright

📚 Learn More About Copyright

Understanding copyright helps everyone.

Helpful Resources

Learn about copyright:

U.S. Copyright Office – copyright.gov
DMCA Information – dmca.com
Creative Commons – creativecommons.org
Electronic Frontier Foundation – eff.org
World Intellectual Property Organization – wipo.int

Topics to explore:

What copyright protects
Fair use principles
Public domain works
Creative Commons licenses
International copyright laws

✅ Quick Summary

Our copyright policy in simple terms:

We protect copyrights – We respect both our content and yours. Creative work deserves protection.

We respond quickly – Valid DMCA notices get prompt attention and action.

We use fair use properly – We use copyrighted material appropriately for reviews and commentary.

We give credit – We attribute sources, license content properly, and credit creators.

We expect honesty – Copyright claims should be real, not used for censorship or harassment.

We take responsibility – When we make mistakes, we fix them quickly.

🤝 Working Together

For Copyright Owners

Before filing a DMCA notice:

Try contacting us directly first – many issues resolve quickly through simple communication
Make sure the infringement is real
Confirm you have the right to file
Consider whether fair use applies

We promise to:

Take your concerns seriously
Respond promptly to valid claims
Remove infringing content when appropriate
Treat you respectfully

For Content Creators

Best practices:

Create original content whenever possible
Get proper permissions for others’ work
Use fair use appropriately
Give credit when required
Respect other creators’ rights

If accused of infringement:

Stay professional and calm
Review the claim carefully
Remove content if you’re unsure
File a counter-notice if the claim is wrong

🔒 Protecting Your Own Copyright

Tips for protecting your creative work:

Register Your Copyright

Why register:

Stronger legal protection
Easier to prove you own it
Eligible for more damages if infringed
Public record of your rights

How to register:

U.S. works: copyright.gov
Other countries: Your national copyright office

Add Copyright Notices

Mark your work clearly:

Contact info for licensing

Monitor Your Content

Tools to find unauthorized use:

Google Image Search (reverse search)
Copyscape for written content
TinEye for image tracking
Google Alerts for text

Act Quickly

When you find infringement:

Take screenshots and document it
Contact the person directly first
File DMCA notices if needed
Get legal advice for serious cases

📞 Contact Us About Copyright

For any copyright questions or concerns:

Email: mdfariv33@gmail.com

Use these subject lines:

“DMCA Takedown Notice” – To report infringement
“DMCA Counter-Notification” – To dispute a removal
“Content License Request” – To ask permission
“Copyright Question” – For general questions
“Trademark Concern” – For trademark issues

What to expect:

Quick acknowledgment (24-48 hours)
Professional, respectful communication
Thorough review of your claim
Fast action on valid claims
Clear explanation of our decision

For urgent issues: Put “URGENT” in the subject line and explain why.

📋 Important Legal Notes

This copyright policy is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice.

Key Points

Jurisdiction – This policy follows U.S. copyright law, especially the DMCA. Users in other countries are subject to their local laws too.

Legal Advice – For specific legal questions, consult a qualified attorney in your area.

Good Faith – We expect everyone to be honest when filing copyright claims. False claims can lead to legal problems.

Dispute Resolution – Try to resolve copyright disputes directly before filing formal DMCA notices.

🔄 Policy Updates

We may update this copyright policy as laws change or our practices evolve.

How Updates Work

When we update:

The “Last Updated” date changes
We summarize major changes
The updated policy is available here

Your responsibility:

Check this page occasionally
Understand the current procedures
Follow the updated rules

Continued use of TechMilkyway means you accept any policy updates.

📬 Final Thoughts

Thank you for respecting copyright and intellectual property rights on TechMilkyway.

Remember:

Copyright protects creators and enables great content
Respecting intellectual property keeps the internet creative
Proper credit and licensing benefit everyone
When in doubt, ask permission or create something original

Questions about this policy? Email mdfariv33@gmail.com

Need legal advice? Consult a qualified intellectual property attorney.

TechMilkyway DMCA & Copyright Policy

Protecting creative rights since 2025