1. What This Policy Covers

This DMCA Policy applies to:

• Comments

• Replies

• Any user-generated text content posted on the Blog Platform

The Blog Platform does not support uploads (files, images, videos), but copyright issues may still arise from:

• Pasted text

• Quoted material

• Copied articles

• Copied branding or other protected content

2. Natty Hatty’s DMCA Agent

Copyright owners may submit DMCA takedown notices to Natty Hatty’s designated DMCA Agent:

DMCA Agent

Natty Hatty, Inc.

Address: [Insert Natty Hatty corporate address]

Subject Line: DMCA Takedown Notice

Natty Hatty is officially registered with the U.S. Copyright Office as a Service Provider.

3. Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice

If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed on the Blog Platform, you may file a DMCA notice.

To be valid under 17 U.S.C. §512(c), your notice must include:

• Your full legal name (or the name of the authorized agent)

• Your contact information (email + address).

• Identification of the copyrighted work you claim was infringed.

• Identification of the specific location of the allegedly infringing content (URL + copy of the comment).

• A statement that you have a good-faith belief that use of the material is unauthorized.

• A statement that your notice is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, you are the copyright owner or authorized representative.

• Your physical or electronic signature. Incomplete or invalid notices may be rejected.

Incomplete or invalid notices may be rejected.

4. What Happens After We Receive a Notice

Once a valid DMCA notice is received, Natty Hatty will:

• Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material

• Notify the user who posted it

• Provide the user an opportunity to submit a counter-notification

• Retain a record of the complaint for compliance

• Follow statutory timelines for content reinstatement or removal

Natty Hatty may remove repeat infringing accounts.

Because blog comments are limited in format, removal typically means deleting the comment.

5. Counter-Notification Process

If your comment was removed due to a DMCA notice and you believe it was a mistake or constitutes fair use, you may submit a counter-notification to:

Subject Line: DMCA Counter-Notification

Your counter-notification must include:

• Your name, physical address, and email address

• Identification of the removed content and its prior location

• A statement under penalty of perjury that the material was removed due to mistake or misidentification

• A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the U.S. Federal District Court for your location

• Agreement to accept service of process from the original complainant

• Your physical or electronic signature

6. What Happens After a Counter-Notification

If a valid counter-notification is received:

Natty Hatty will forward it to the original complainant

If a valid counter-notification is received:

• Natty Hatty will forward it to the original complainant

• The complainant has 10 business days to inform Natty Hatty they filed a lawsuit

• If no lawsuit is filed, Natty Hatty may restore the removed content at its discretion

Natty Hatty is not obligated to restore content.

7. Repeat Infringer Policy

To comply with the DMCA:

• Users who repeatedly infringe intellectual property rights may have commenting access limited or suspended

• Severe or repeated offenses may lead to termination of Blog Platform access

• Natty Hatty may also restrict the linked Natty Hatty Customer App account if the behavior poses broader risk

Natty Hatty evaluates repeat infringement on a case-by-case basis.

8. No Legal Advice

This policy is informational and does not constitute legal advice.

Copyright owners and users should consult legal counsel if needed.

9. Misuse of the DMCA Process

Submitting false or fraudulent DMCA notices or counter-notifications may result in:

• Account suspension

• Legal liability under 17 U.S.C. §512(f)

• Permanent loss of commenting privileges

Natty Hatty reserves the right to take appropriate action against misuse.

10. Contact

For all copyright matters: