Copyright Policy

Effective Date: March 8, 2025
Last Updated: March 8, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to WillfullyDark.com (“Website”). We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. This Copyright Policy outlines how we handle copyright-related issues, including ownership, Fair Use, and copyright infringement claims.

If you believe any content on this Website or our associated platforms violates your copyright, please follow the procedure outlined in Section 4 below.

For copyright-related inquiries, contact us at:
📧 policy@willfullydark.com

2. Copyright Ownership & Restrictions

Unless otherwise stated:

  • All text, images, videos, audio, logos, and other content on willfullydark.com are owned by us or used with proper authorization.
  • You may not copy, modify, distribute, or reproduce our content without explicit written permission.
  • Any unauthorized use of our content may result in legal action under applicable copyright laws, including:
    • U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code)
    • Canada’s Copyright Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42)
    • International Copyright Laws (WIPO, Berne Convention, etc.)

🚨 If you wish to request permission to use our content, contact us at: policy@willfullydark.com

3. Fair Use & Fair Dealing Disclaimer

Some content on willfullydark.com and our videos may include third-party materials, images, or footage we do not own. This material is used for:

  • Commentary & Criticism
  • News Reporting
  • Research & Educational Purposes

Under copyright law, this may qualify as:
📌 Fair Use (U.S. Copyright Law, 17 U.S.C. § 107)
📌 Fair Dealing (Canada’s Copyright Act, Section 29)

🚨 Fair Use/Fair Dealing is not an automatic right; it is a legal defense. If a copyright owner disputes our use, we may need to modify or remove the content.

If you believe your copyrighted material has been used inappropriately, please contact us at policy@willfullydark.com with the details of your claim.

4. Copyright Infringement Claims (DMCA Notice)

If you are a copyright owner or an authorized representative and believe that content on willfullydark.com infringes upon your copyright, you may submit a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedown request by providing the following information:

Required Information for a Copyright Complaint:

  1. Your Contact Information

    • Full name
    • Email address
    • Organization (if applicable)

  2. Description of the Copyrighted Work

    • Identify the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.

  3. Location of the Infringing Material

    • Provide a direct link (URL) to the material on our Website.

  4. Statement of Good Faith

    • A statement that you believe in good faith that the use of the material is unauthorized.

  5. Statement of Accuracy

    • A declaration that the information provided is accurate under penalty of perjury.

  6. Your Electronic Signature

    • A digital or physical signature.

🚨 Submit all copyright claims to: policy@willfullydark.com

Upon receiving a valid copyright complaint, we will:
✅ Review the claim
✅ Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content (if necessary).
✅ Notify the user responsible for the content.

5. Counter-Notification Procedure (If Your Content Was Removed)

If you believe that content you posted was wrongfully removed due to a copyright claim, you may submit a Counter-Notice by including:

  1. Your contact information (full name, email).
  2. A statement under penalty of perjury that you believe the removal was a mistake.
  3. Identification of the removed content and where it was located before removal.
  4. A declaration that you consent to the jurisdiction of the courts in your country.
  5. Your electronic signature.

Send all counter-notices to policy@willfullydark.com.

6. Repeat Infringers Policy

Users who repeatedly violate copyright laws by uploading or sharing unauthorized content may have their access to willfullydark.com permanently restricted.

7. Changes to This Copyright Policy

We may update this Copyright Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with the “Last Updated” date.

8. Contact Information

For copyright-related issues, reach out to:
📧 policy@willfullydark.com
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