Introduction
At Midnight Narratives, we take intellectual property rights seriously and fully comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Our platform celebrates authentic, human-written stories, and we are committed to protecting both our contributors’ creative work and the rights of copyright holders. Below, you’ll find our DMCA policy, instructions for filing a legitimate claim, and the standard procedures we follow to address copyright concerns promptly and responsibly.
1. DMCA Compliance and Review Process
Midnight Narratives strictly follows the guidelines and “Safe Harbor” provisions of the DMCA. Every story on our platform undergoes a careful editorial review to ensure originality and integrity.
If you believe any content on Midnight Narratives infringes your copyright, we are committed to taking swift and appropriate action in accordance with the law.
2. Submission of Original Content
All contributors are required to certify that their work is entirely original, exclusive, and authored solely by them. Midnight Narratives prohibits:
- Plagiarized material
- AI-generated content
- Previously published work without proper authorization
This ensures the integrity and ethical standards of our storytelling community.
3. Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice
If you are the copyright owner or an authorized agent and believe your work is being infringed on our site, submit a formal DMCA Takedown Notice to our designated DMCA agent. Your notice must include:
- Your full name or the copyright holder’s name.
- Contact information: email, phone number, and mailing address.
- A detailed description of the copyrighted work.
- The URL or location of the allegedly infringing content on our website.
- A statement of good faith belief that the content is not authorized by the copyright owner.
- A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
- Your physical or electronic signature.
Submit your DMCA Notice to:
Email: dmca@midnightnarratives.com
We will respond promptly and take necessary action, including removing or disabling access to the alleged infringing content.
4. Counter-Notification Procedure
If your content was removed in error, you may file a counter-notification. Your counter-notification must include:
- Your name, address, email, and telephone number.
- A description of the content that was removed and its previous location on the website.
- A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the content was removed by mistake.
- Consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court for the district where Midnight Narratives is based, and agreement to accept service of process from the original complainant.
- Your physical or electronic signature.
Send your counter-notification to dmca@midnightnarratives.com. If valid, the content may be restored unless a lawsuit is filed to prevent it.
5. Consequences for Infringement
If a contributor is found to have violated copyright or our policies:
- The infringing content will be removed immediately.
- The contributor will receive a formal warning.
- Repeat or serious violations may result in permanent banning from submitting content to Midnight Narratives.
Contributors are responsible for ensuring their submissions are original and do not infringe on others’ rights.
6. Policy Updates
Midnight Narratives reserves the right to update or modify this DMCA policy at any time to remain compliant with copyright laws. We encourage all users and contributors to respect intellectual property rights and familiarize themselves with copyright regulations.
7. Contact Information
For any questions or to submit a DMCA notice, contact our DMCA Agent:
Email: dmca@midnightnarratives.com
Website: https://midnightnarratives.com
Thank you for helping us maintain a safe, respectful, and creative community where original stories can thrive.