DMCA Policy

Overview

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

Filing a DMCA Notice

If you believe that content on LOCKD infringes your copyright, please send a written notice to our designated agent with the following information:

• Your physical or electronic signature
• Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
• Identification of the material that is allegedly infringing, including URL or other specific location
• Your contact information (address, phone number, email)
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf

Designated Agent

Counter-Notification

If you believe your content was removed by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification with:

• Your physical or electronic signature
• Identification of the material that was removed and its previous location
• A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed by mistake
• Your name, address, and phone number
• A statement consenting to jurisdiction of federal court in your district
• A statement that you will accept service of process from the original complainant

What Happens Next

Repeat Infringers

LOCKD will terminate accounts of users who are found to be repeat infringers. We track DMCA notices and take appropriate action against users who repeatedly violate copyright laws.

Good Faith

Filing a false DMCA notice or counter-notification may result in legal liability. We encourage all parties to seek legal counsel before submitting a notice. Misuse of the DMCA process may result in penalties under 17 U.S.C. 512(f).