A detailed DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) Policy is crucial for a crossword and niche content site like connectingstucco.com, especially since you are utilizing clues or themes that may originate from other publications.
This policy provides a legal “Safe Harbor” for you as a service provider, provided you follow the notice and takedown procedures.
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Policy
Effective Date: April 2, 2026
Connectingstucco.com (“the Site”) respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998, the text of which may be found on the U.S. Copyright Office website at copyright.gov, we will respond expeditiously to claims of copyright infringement that are reported to our designated copyright agent.
1. Notice of Alleged Infringement (Takedown Notice)
If you are a copyright owner, authorized to act on behalf of one, or authorized to act under any exclusive right under copyright, please report alleged copyright infringements taking place on or through the Site by completing a DMCA Notice of Alleged Infringement and delivering it to our Designated Copyright Agent.
Upon receipt of a valid Notice, we will take whatever action, in our sole discretion, we deem appropriate, including removal of the challenged content from the Site.
Your Notice must include the following information:
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Identification of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed.
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Identification of the material that you claim is infringing (including the URL of the page where the material is located).
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Your contact information, including your full legal name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
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A statement that you have a “good faith belief” that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
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A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
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A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.
Deliver this notice to:
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Email: [email protected]
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Subject Line: DMCA Takedown Request – Connectingstucco.com
2. Counter-Notification Procedures
If you receive a notification that your content has been removed due to a copyright complaint, and you believe that the material was removed by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a Counter-Notification.
To be effective, a Counter-Notification must be a written communication that includes:
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Identification of the material that has been removed and the location (URL) where it appeared before removal.
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A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification.
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Your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
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A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located, and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notification.
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Your physical or electronic signature.
3. Repeat Infringer Policy
Connectingstucco.com takes copyright infringement seriously. We reserve the right to terminate, in appropriate circumstances, the accounts or access of users or contributors who are repeat infringers.
4. Fair Use Disclaimer
The Site often provides commentary, educational tips, and hints regarding crossword puzzles. This may involve the use of small portions of copyrighted material (such as specific clues or grid layouts). We believe such uses fall under the “Fair Use” provisions of U.S. copyright law (17 U.S. Code ยง 107). However, if you believe a specific use exceeds Fair Use, please contact us via the procedure outlined above.
5. Modifications
Connectingstucco.com reserves the right to modify the contents of this page and its policy for handling DMCA claims at any time for any reason. You are encouraged to check back and review this policy frequently for any changes.