DMCA & Copyright Policy

Last Updated: 18 November 2025
Website: oum.wtf
Platform Name: Open University Media

1. Introduction

Open University Media (“the Platform”) respects the intellectual property rights of all creators, authors, photographers, developers, and rights holders. The Platform requires all users to comply with applicable copyright laws and follow this Copyright Policy.

This policy is designed to comply with:

  • The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)

  • The Information Technology Act, 2000 (India)

  • Industry-standard copyright enforcement practices

  • International copyright frameworks

Users who violate copyright laws may have their content removed, accounts restricted, or access suspended.

2. User Responsibility for Copyright Compliance

Users agree to:

  1. Post only original content they have created

  2. Avoid uploading copyrighted material unless they hold the proper rights

  3. Refrain from posting files, images, text, or media they do not have permission to distribute

  4. Ensure that posts do not infringe upon anyone’s copyright or intellectual property

  5. Respect the rights of creators and legal owners

Common examples of copyrighted material that cannot be posted without permission include:

  • Text copied from books or websites

  • Images, artwork, or photographs taken from the internet

  • Screenshots from copyrighted media

  • Videos or clips from movies, shows, or creators

  • Song lyrics, music files, or audio recordings

  • Software code that is not openly licensed

3. How the Platform Handles Copyright Infringement

Upon receiving a valid copyright complaint, Open University Media will:

  1. Review the complaint

  2. Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content

  3. Notify the user who posted the content (via email)

  4. Record the violation for internal tracking

  5. In repeated or extreme cases, modify, restrict, or terminate user access

All actions are taken in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

The Platform operates under a “notice and takedown” system.

4. Submitting a Copyright (DMCA) Takedown Request

If you believe your copyrighted work has been posted on the Platform without permission, you may submit a formal DMCA Takedown Notice to us.

To be valid, the notice must include:

  1. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed

  2. Exact URL or link to the infringing content on oum.wtf

  3. Your full legal name

  4. Your contact information (email address is required; phone and address optional)

  5. A statement that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner

  6. A statement under penalty of perjury that the information in your notice is accurate

  7. A signature (digital or typed is acceptable)

Send takedown requests to:

Email: support@oum.wtf
Subject Line: “DMCA Takedown Request”

Incomplete notices may be rejected or delayed.

5. Counter-Notification (For Users)

If your content was removed due to a DMCA notice and you believe the removal was in error or misidentification, you may submit a DMCA Counter-Notification.

Your counter-notice must include:

  1. Identification of the removed content

  2. The URL where the content appeared

  3. A statement under penalty of perjury that you believe the takedown was mistaken

  4. Your full name and contact information

  5. Your signature (typed is acceptable)

Counter-notices may be sent to the same support email:

support@oum.wtf
Subject Line: “DMCA Counter-Notification”

Upon receiving a valid counter-notice, the Platform will:

  • Review it

  • Notify the original complainant

  • Restore the content after legally required waiting periods if appropriate

Restoration is not guaranteed and depends on the legal merits of both notices.

6. Repeat Infringer Policy

Open University Media maintains a strict policy against repeat offenders.

A user may be classified as a repeat infringer if:

  • They repeatedly upload copyrighted content without permission

  • They ignore warnings or removal notices

  • They demonstrate patterns of infringement

Actions taken may include:

  • Temporary suspension

  • Permanent suspension

  • Removal of all infringing content

  • Restriction of posting privileges

  • Account termination

This applies regardless of whether infringement was intentional or accidental.

7. Removal Without Notice

The Platform reserves the right to remove or restrict content without prior notification if:

  • Content clearly violates copyright law

  • The material involves serious legal risk

  • Automated systems detect high-probability infringement

  • A rights holder requests immediate removal

Moderation and removal decisions may involve AI-based tools and human review.

8. Good Faith and Abuse Prevention

Users must not:

  • Submit fraudulent DMCA claims

  • Abuse the DMCA process to silence others

  • File takedown notices without proper rights

  • Send notices to harass users or moderators

  • Attempt to misuse copyright law to remove criticism, opinions, or legitimate content

Submitting false claims may result in:

  • Account suspension

  • Legal liability

  • Reporting to relevant authorities

The Platform prioritizes preventing misuse of the copyright system.

9. No Legal Advice

This DMCA Policy is informational and does not constitute legal advice.
Rights holders and users are responsible for understanding copyright laws relevant to their region.

10. Changes to This Policy

The Platform may update this DMCA Policy at any time to:

  • Ensure compliance with legal standards

  • Enhance copyright protection

  • Improve reporting and review processes

  • Reflect operational changes

Updates become effective immediately upon publication.

11. Contact Information

For all DMCA and copyright-related inquiries, please contact:

Email: support@oum.wtf
Subject Line: “DMCA Inquiry”