Natural Path

With Sara

DMCA

DMCA COPYRIGHT POLICY

Effective Date: January 2025

Natural Path With Sara (naturalpathwithsara.blog) respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), 17 U.S.C. § 512, we have established this policy to address copyright infringement claims.

1. Our Commitment to Copyright Protection

We take copyright infringement seriously and respond promptly to proper DMCA notices. This policy outlines:

  • How to report copyright infringement
  • Our process for handling claims
  • Counter-notification procedures
  • Consequences for repeat infringers

2. Designated Copyright Agent

All DMCA notices and counter-notifications must be sent to our designated Copyright Agent:

Copyright Agent for Natural Path With Sara
📧 Email: dmca@naturalpathwithsara.blog
📬 Mailing Address: [Your mailing address]
📞 Phone: [Your phone number if desired]

Preferred Method: Email submissions are processed most quickly.

3. Filing a Copyright Infringement Notice

If you believe that content on Natural Path With Sara infringes your copyright, you may file a DMCA takedown notice.

3.1 Required Elements

To be valid, your notice must include ALL of the following:

1. Your Signature

  • A physical signature on mailed notices, OR
  • An electronic signature (typed name) on emailed notices
  • May be provided by you or someone authorized to act on your behalf

2. Identification of Copyrighted Work

  • Clearly identify the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed
  • If multiple works are involved, provide a representative list
  • Include copyright registration number (if available)

3. Identification of Infringing Material

Provide enough information to locate the allegedly infringing content:

  • Exact URL(s) of the infringing material
  • Description of where the material appears on our Site
  • Screenshots or other evidence (helpful but not required)

Example: “The article located at https://naturalpathwithsara.blog/article-title contains my copyrighted image from [source].”

4. Your Contact Information

  • Full legal name
  • Mailing address
  • Email address
  • Phone number

5. Good Faith Statement

Include this statement:

“I have a good faith belief that the use of the copyrighted material described above is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.”

6. Accuracy and Authority Statement

Include this statement:

“I declare, under penalty of perjury, that the information in this notification is accurate and that I am the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.”

3.2 Incomplete Notices

If your notice is incomplete or unclear:

  • We will notify you of deficiencies
  • We may request additional information
  • We cannot process the notice until all requirements are met

3.3 Submission Methods

Email (Preferred):
dmca@naturalpathwithsara.blog

US Mail:
Natural Path With Sara – DMCA Agent
[Your mailing address]

Important: Do not send notices to general contact addresses. Use only the designated Copyright Agent contact.

4. Our Response to Valid Notices

Upon receiving a complete and valid DMCA notice:

4.1 Processing Timeline

  • Acknowledgment: Within 2 business days
  • Review: Within 5 business days
  • Action: Removal or disabling of allegedly infringing content
  • Notification: User who posted content will be notified

4.2 Actions We May Take

  • Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content
  • Forward your notice to the alleged infringer
  • Notify the user of the removal and reason
  • Document the incident in the user’s account history

4.3 What We Will Share

When we forward your notice to the alleged infringer, it will include:

  • Your contact information
  • The content of your complaint
  • Any supporting evidence you provided

By submitting a DMCA notice, you consent to this disclosure.

5. Counter-Notification Procedure

If your content was removed due to a DMCA notice, and you believe it was removed by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification.

5.1 When to File a Counter-Notification

File a counter-notification if:

  • You have authorization to use the material
  • Your use constitutes fair use
  • The complaint was made in error
  • You own the copyright to the material

5.2 Required Elements

Your counter-notification must include:

1. Your Signature

Physical or electronic signature

2. Identification of Removed Material

  • Description of the material that was removed
  • The URL where it appeared before removal

3. Good Faith Statement

Include this statement:

“I swear, under penalty of perjury, that I have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification of the material.”

4. Consent to Jurisdiction

Include this statement:

“I consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which my address is located (or [your jurisdiction] if my address is outside the United States), and I will accept service of process from the person who submitted the original DMCA notice or their agent.”

5. Your Contact Information

  • Full name
  • Mailing address
  • Email address
  • Phone number

5.3 Counter-Notification Process

Upon receiving a valid counter-notification:

  1. We will forward it to the original complainant within 2-3 business days
  2. The complainant has 10-14 business days to notify us that they have filed a court action to restrain the allegedly infringing activity
  3. If no court action is filed, we may restore the removed content within 10-14 business days
  4. If court action is filed, the content remains removed pending court resolution

6. False Claims and Misrepresentation

6.1 Legal Consequences

Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who knowingly materially misrepresents:

  • That material is infringing, OR
  • That material was removed or disabled by mistake

May be liable for:

  • Actual damages suffered by the affected party
  • Costs and attorney’s fees
  • Other remedies available under law

6.2 Our Actions

If we determine that a DMCA notice or counter-notification was made in bad faith:

  • We may terminate the user’s account
  • We may share information with affected parties
  • We may report abusive filings to authorities
  • We reserve the right to seek legal remedies

6.3 Before Filing

For Copyright Owners:

Consider whether the use might be fair use. Factors include:

  • Purpose and character of the use
  • Nature of the copyrighted work
  • Amount of work used
  • Effect on the potential market

For Users:

Ensure your counter-notification is truthful. False statements may result in legal liability.

7. Repeat Infringer Policy

We maintain a firm policy regarding repeat copyright infringement.

7.1 Three-Strike Policy

First Infringement:

  • Content removed
  • Written warning issued
  • User educated about copyright

Second Infringement:

  • Content removed
  • Account suspended for 30 days
  • Final warning issued

Third Infringement:

  • Content removed
  • Account permanently terminated
  • All user content may be removed from our Site

7.2 Determination of Repeat Infringer Status

We consider someone a repeat infringer when:

  • Multiple valid DMCA notices have been received
  • Counter-notifications were not filed or were unsuccessful
  • Pattern of infringing behavior is evident

7.3 Documentation

We maintain records of all DMCA notices and counter-notifications for the purpose of identifying repeat infringers.

7.4 Appeals Process

If your account is suspended or terminated, you may appeal by:

  • Emailing appeals@naturalpathwithsara.blog
  • Providing evidence that claims were invalid
  • Demonstrating that content was authorized or fair use
  • Showing technical error or misidentification occurred

Appeals will be reviewed within 15 business days.

8. Fair Use Considerations

Before filing a DMCA notice, please consider whether the use constitutes fair use under 17 U.S.C. § 107.

8.1 Fair Use Factors

Courts consider four factors:

  1. Purpose and Character: Is the use transformative? Is it for commercial or educational purposes?
  2. Nature of the Work: Is the copyrighted work factual or creative?
  3. Amount Used: How much of the work was used? Was it necessary?
  4. Market Effect: Does the use harm the potential market for the original work?

8.2 Examples That May Be Fair Use

  • Commentary or criticism with short excerpts
  • Parody or transformation of original work
  • Educational use with attribution
  • News reporting with minimal quotation

8.3 Not Legal Advice

We cannot provide legal advice about fair use. If you’re unsure whether a use qualifies as fair use, consult an attorney specializing in intellectual property law.

9. Our Content and Copyright

9.1 Natural Path With Sara Original Content

All original content created by Natural Path With Sara is protected by copyright, including:

  • Articles and blog posts
  • Images and graphics
  • Videos and multimedia
  • Social media posts
  • Website design and layout

9.2 Permitted Uses of Our Content

You may:

  • Share links to our articles on social media
  • Quote short excerpts (with attribution and link back)
  • Use content for personal, non-commercial purposes
  • Share our social media posts using platform share features

You may NOT:

  • Copy entire articles and republish them
  • Use our images without permission
  • Remove watermarks or attribution
  • Claim our content as your own
  • Use content for commercial purposes without license

9.3 Requesting Permission

To use our content beyond fair use:

📧 Email: permissions@naturalpathwithsara.blog

Include:

  • Description of intended use
  • Which content you wish to use
  • Publication or platform details

We typically respond within 5-7 business days.

10. Third-Party Content on Our Site

10.1 User Comments

Users who post comments on Natural Path With Sara are responsible for ensuring they have rights to any content they post.

10.2 Embedded Social Media

Our site may embed content from Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube using official embed features. These embeds:

  • Display content using platform-authorized methods
  • Link back to original sources
  • Are governed by platform terms of service

10.3 Licensed Images

We use licensed images from stock photo services. If you believe we’re using your image without proper license:

  • Contact us with proof of ownership
  • Provide image location URL
  • Include licensing terms or restrictions

We will investigate and take appropriate action.

11. Safe Harbor Provisions

Natural Path With Sara qualifies for safe harbor protections under DMCA 17 U.S.C. § 512(c) because we:

  • Designate an agent to receive infringement notices
  • Accommodate standard technical measures
  • Do not have actual knowledge of infringing activity until notified
  • Act expeditiously to remove infringing material upon receiving valid notice
  • Do not receive direct financial benefit from infringing activity
  • Implement a repeat infringer policy

12. Limitations of Our Role

Please understand that:

We Are Not Judges:

  • We cannot determine copyright ownership disputes
  • We cannot provide legal advice
  • We do not mediate between parties

We Follow the Law:

  • We respond to valid DMCA notices as required by law
  • We restore content when proper counter-notifications are filed
  • We protect our safe harbor status

We Are Not Responsible For:

  • Determining whether use is fair use
  • Consequences of filing notices or counter-notifications
  • Legal disputes between copyright owners and users
  • Damages arising from removal or restoration of content

13. International Copyright Issues

While the DMCA is US law, we respect copyright laws internationally.

13.1 Non-US Copyright Owners

If you’re located outside the United States:

  • You may still file DMCA notices
  • Provide equivalent information required by your jurisdiction
  • Understand that US law governs our process

13.2 Non-US Content

Content hosted on our US-based servers is subject to US copyright law, regardless of where it was created or where users are located.

14. Modifications to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this DMCA Policy at any time.

Changes Will Be Communicated Through:

  • Updated effective date at the top of this page
  • Notice on our website homepage (for material changes)
  • Email to registered users (if applicable)

Your Responsibility:

  • Review this policy periodically
  • Understand current procedures
  • Contact us with questions

Continued use of Natural Path With Sara after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact Information

For DMCA-related questions or to submit notices:

📧 DMCA Agent: dmca@naturalpathwithsara.blog
🌐 Website: https://naturalpathwithsara.blog/contact
📬 Mailing Address: info@naturalpathwithsara.blog

Response Time: We aim to acknowledge DMCA notices within 2 business days.

Last Updated: January 2025
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