DMCA Policy

Effective 2026-04-28

ModelVault complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512). If you believe content on the Site infringes your copyright, you may submit a notice using the form at /dmca or by mail to the designated agent below.

Designated agent

What a valid notice must include

Per 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3), your notice must contain:

1. A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or an authorized agent.
2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
3. Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing, with information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate it (a direct URL is best).
4. Information reasonably sufficient to permit us to contact you (address, phone, email).
5. 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.
6. A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate, and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

The intake form at /dmca walks you through each required element.

Counter-notification

If you believe content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notice to the designated agent containing the elements required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(3): your signature, identification of the removed material and where it appeared, a statement under penalty of perjury that the removal was a mistake or misidentification, your contact information, and consent to jurisdiction.

Repeat infringer policy

Accounts that repeatedly infringe will be terminated under our repeat-infringer policy. Three substantiated takedowns within twelve months will result in termination of the account and permanent removal of associated content.

Misrepresentations

Knowingly material misrepresentations in a DMCA notice may subject you to liability for damages, including costs and attorney's fees, under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f).