DMCA & Copyright Policy

1. COPYRIGHT OWNERSHIP

This includes but is not limited to:

• Photographs and images (authentic, AI-enhanced, and AI-generated)
• Videos and multimedia content
• Text, descriptions, and written content
• Website design, layout, and code
• Logos, branding, and trademarks
• Compilations and curated collections

Copyright protection applies regardless of whether content is:

• Marked with a © symbol
• Watermarked or branded
• Authentic photography or AI-generated
• Free preview or paid premium content

2. UNAUTHORIZED USE PROHIBITED

• Downloading, copying, or saving any content
• Sharing content on social media, forums, or messaging apps
• Uploading content to other websites or platforms
• Posting content on file-sharing sites
• Distributing content via email, cloud storage, or links
• Screen recording or screen capturing content
• Using content for commercial purposes
• Training AI models on our content
• Creating derivative works or modifications
• Removing watermarks or copyright notices
• Claiming ownership or authorship of content

ANY unauthorized use is a violation of federal and international copyright law.

3. DMCA COMPLIANCE

Bella's Secret World complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), 17 U.S.C. § 512.

What is the DMCA?

The DMCA is a United States copyright law that provides a process for copyright holders to request removal of infringing content from websites and online platforms.

Our DMCA Agent:

If you believe your copyrighted work has been posted on our site without authorization, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice to:

4. FILING A DMCA TAKEDOWN NOTICE

To file a valid DMCA takedown notice, you must provide:

1. Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed, or a representative list if multiple works
2. Identification of the infringing material and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate it (URL, screenshot, description)
3. Your contact information including name, address, phone number, and email
4. A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
5. 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 copyright owner
6. Your physical or electronic signature

Note: Filing a false or fraudulent DMCA notice may result in legal liability for damages, including costs and attorney fees.

5. OUR ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS

When we discover unauthorized use of our content, we take immediate action:

Automated Monitoring:

• Reverse image search monitoring
• Watermark tracking technology
• Digital fingerprinting
• Social media scanning
• File-sharing site monitoring

Legal Actions Taken:

1. DMCA Takedown Notices - Sent to hosting platforms, social media, search engines
2. Account Termination - Immediate ban from our platform
3. Legal Demand Letters - Formal cease and desist notices
4. Civil Lawsuits - Seeking statutory damages up to $150,000 per violation
5. Criminal Complaints - Reporting to law enforcement when applicable
6. Collection Actions - Pursuing damages and legal fees

6. PENALTIES FOR INFRINGEMENT

Civil Penalties (Federal Law):

Under 17 U.S.C. § 504, copyright infringement can result in:

• Statutory damages: $750 to $30,000 per work infringed
• Willful infringement: Up to $150,000 per work
• Actual damages: Profits gained from infringement
• Attorney fees: Full reimbursement of legal costs
• Court costs: All litigation expenses

Criminal Penalties:

Under 17 U.S.C. § 506 and 18 U.S.C. § 2319, willful copyright infringement for commercial advantage can result in:

• Criminal fines
• Imprisonment up to 5 years (first offense)
• Imprisonment up to 10 years (repeat offense)

Platform Consequences:

• Content removed from hosting platforms
• Social media account suspension/termination
• Search engine delisting
• Domain suspension
• Payment processor blacklisting

7. COUNTER-NOTIFICATION

If you believe content was removed or access was disabled due to mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification.

Counter-Notification Requirements:

Your counter-notification must include:

1. Your physical or electronic signature
2. Identification of the material that has been removed
3. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed due to mistake or misidentification
4. Your name, address, and phone number
5. A statement consenting to jurisdiction of Federal District Court

Send counter-notifications to our DMCA Agent (contact information above).

Note: We will forward your counter-notification to the party who submitted the original takedown notice. They may file a lawsuit against you within 10-14 business days.

8. REPEAT INFRINGER POLICY

We maintain a strict policy regarding repeat copyright infringers.

First Offense:

• Immediate account termination
• Permanent IP ban
• Legal action initiated

We Track:

• IP addresses
• Email addresses
• Payment information
• Device fingerprints
• Social media accounts linked to infringement

Banned users cannot create new accounts and will be pursued for damages.

9. INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT PROTECTION

Our content is protected internationally under:

• Berne Convention - Protection in 179 countries
• WIPO Copyright Treaty - International digital rights
• Universal Copyright Convention - Global protection
• Australian Copyright Act 1968 - Local jurisdiction

No matter where you are located, copyright infringement is illegal and we will pursue legal remedies.

10. SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS

We qualify for DMCA safe harbor provisions as a digital content platform. This means:

• We promptly respond to valid DMCA notices
• We have a designated DMCA agent
• We maintain a repeat infringer policy
• We don't have knowledge of infringing activity

These provisions protect us from liability for user-generated content but do NOT protect infringers.

11. FAIR USE DISCLAIMER

Fair use does NOT apply to our content in the following common scenarios:

• Reposting on social media (not transformative)
• Sharing in group chats (not fair use)
• Using in compilations (derivative work)
• Educational use without permission (still requires licensing)
• Commentary or criticism (must be minimal use)

If you believe you have a fair use right to our content, you must contact us BEFORE using it. Fair use is determined on a case-by-case basis and is often used as a defense in court - it does not grant automatic permission.

12. REPORTING INFRINGEMENT

If you discover our content being used without authorization:

Please Report To Us:

• URL or location of infringing content
• Platform (website, social media, etc.)
• Username/account of infringer
• Screenshots if possible
• Date discovered

Contact:

• Telegram: @Bella_foxxy
• WhatsApp: +61 424 426 430
• Contact Page: bellasecret.online/contact

We appreciate assistance in protecting our intellectual property and may offer rewards for reporting significant infringement.