Copyright Procedure

At SD Forms PDF, respect for intellectual property rights stands as the cornerstone of our commitment to serve both creators and consumers of content. Navigating the complex landscape of copyright laws, we strive to ensure that every form, document, and piece of content hosted on our site not only adheres to legal standards but also respects the creative efforts of individuals and entities. We understand the importance of protecting copyrights and are dedicated to implementing procedures that prevent and address any allegations of infringement effectively.

Copyright Claims

Should you discover that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, or if you find any material on our site that you believe infringes on your copyright, we encourage you to let us know. We take all claims of copyright infringement seriously and prioritize the swift handling of such issues. Please contact us directly at dmca@sdformspdf.com with the details of your claim.

Notice and Takedown Procedure

Upon receiving a copyright infringement notification, SD Forms PDF meticulously follows a structured notice and takedown procedure. This ensures the prompt removal or disabling of access to the material that is alleged to be infringing. The procedure is designed to be fair and equitable, ensuring that all parties involved are treated with respect and that any disputes are handled efficiently and effectively.

Information Required

To act on a notice of infringement, certain information is required. This includes:

  • A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf;

  • Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed;

  • Identification of the material on our site that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity, along with information reasonably sufficient to allow us to locate the material;

  • Contact information of the complaining party, such as address, telephone number, and, if available, an email address;

  • A statement by the complainant that they 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;

  • A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

Upon receipt of a compliant notice, SD Forms PDF will promptly take the necessary actions to resolve the issue, which may include removing or disabling access to the disputed material. A notification will be sent to the submitter of the complaint, confirming the action taken.

Counter-Notification

If you believe that your content was removed or access to it was disabled by mistake or misidentification, you can send a counter-notification. This must include your name, address, and telephone number; a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal district court for the judicial district in which your address is located, or if your address is outside the United States, for any judicial district in which SD Forms PDF may be found; and a statement that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original notification of the alleged infringement. Additionally, you must include a signed statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification of the material to be removed or disabled.

Please send your counter-notification to dmca@sdformspdf.com, and we will respond in a timely manner. We are committed to ensuring that disputes are resolved quickly and that justice is served in every case.