Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Policy
At Automotive Basics Explained, we respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. This DMCA Policy outlines the process for reporting alleged copyright infringements on our site, which provides guides and comparison reviews related to automotive topics for general readers.
If you believe that content published on Automotive Basics Explained infringes your copyright, please be aware of the following procedures we follow to address such claims.
How Copyright Complaints Are Handled
To comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, we respond promptly to valid notices of copyright infringement. When a proper DMCA notice is received, we will review the claim and take appropriate actions, which may include removing or disabling access to the alleged infringing material.
Our goal is to balance respect for original creative works while maintaining the availability of valuable automotive guides and reviews for our readers.
Requirements for a Valid DMCA Notice
A valid DMCA takedown notice should include the following information:
- A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or an authorized representative.
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
- Identification of the material on Automotive Basics Explained that is claimed to be infringing, including a description and URL where it can be found.
- Contact information for the complaining party, such as an address, telephone number, and email.
- A statement that the complaining party has a good faith belief that the use of the material is unauthorized.
- A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
Counter-Notification Process
If you believe your content was removed or disabled in error, you may submit a counter-notification. This should include sufficient information to identify the content, your contact details, a statement under penalty of perjury that the content was wrongly removed, and your consent to jurisdiction of the appropriate court.
After receiving a valid counter-notification, we may restore the removed content unless the original complainant files a legal action to prevent its reinstatement.
Legal Notice and Contact Information
Automotive Basics Explained is committed to handling DMCA claims in a timely and fair manner. For formal DMCA notifications, please direct correspondence to our postal address:
WRS Web Solutions Inc.,
18 King Street East, Suite 1400,
Toronto, Ontario M5C 1C4 Canada.
Faster responses to DMCA inquiries are available via the Help Desk link on the Contact page.