COPYRIGHT POLICY

We take claims of copyright infringement seriously. We respect intellectual property rights and expect users to do the same. This policy, in conjunction with Star Makers Terms, outlines key aspects of copyright protection.

1. Notice of Copyright Infringement

We adhere to DMCA procedures for copyright infringement claims. Procedures for receiving written notification of claimed copyright infringement and for processing such claims in accordance with applicable law have been implemented. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (”DMCA”), a summary of which may be found at http://www.copyright.gov/legislation/dmca.pdf, We will respond expeditiously to claims of copyright infringement committed using Our Platform if such claims are reported to Our Designated Copyright Agent identified below.

Where you are a copyright owner, authorised to act on behalf of a copyright owner, or authorised to act under any exclusive right under copyright, please report any alleged copyright infringements taking place on or through Our Platforms by completing the following DMCA Notice of Alleged Infringement and delivering the Notice us.

The written notice (the ”DMCA Notice”) must include substantially the following:

• Identify the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works are covered by this Notice, you may provide a representative list of the copyrighted works that you claim have been infringed.• Identify the material or link you claim is infringing (or the subject of infringing activity) and that is to be removed or to which access is to be disabled, including at a minimum, if applicable, the URL or the link shown on Our Platform or the location where such material may be found in sufficiently precise manner to allow us to locate that material.• Provide adequate information by which we can contact you including your name, company affiliation (if applicable), mailing address, telephone number, and email address.• Include both of the following statements in the body of the Notice:

”I hereby state that I have a good faith belief that the disputed use of the copyrighted material is not authorised by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law (e.g., as a fair use).”

”I hereby state that the information in this Notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that I am the owner, or authorised to act on behalf of the owner, of the copyright or of an exclusive right under the copyright that is allegedly infringed.”

• Provide your full legal name and your electronic or physical signature.

Report alleged infringements using the provided DMCA Notice of Alleged Infringement to our Designated Copyright Agent at [email protected]

If you fail to comply with all of the requirements of Section 512(c)(3) of the DMCA, your DMCA Notice may not be effective.

If, following receipt of a valid DMCA Notice of Alleged Infringement, we take actions to remove or disable access to the challenged material, we commit to taking reasonable steps to promptly notify the user who originally posted such challenged material on our platform about the removal or disabled access. Please be aware that, according to Section 512(f) of the DMCA, knowingly materially misrepresenting that material or activity is infringing, or that the material or activity was removed or disabled by mistake, may result in liability.

Moreover, we strictly enforce a policy of terminating the accounts of, or banning, recurring infringers. A recurring infringer is defined as any user who has made two or more postings that we have removed or disabled access to pursuant to notices of infringement under these DMCA notice and takedown procedures.

2. Counter Notification Procedure

If your account or material has been challenged, disabled, or terminated due to a copyright infringement claim, you have the option to submit a counter notification. This process allows you to dispute the claim and request the reinstatement of your content or account.

The counter notification, hereafter referred to as the “Counter Notice,” must include the following:

• Identify the challenged material, specify the material or link that has been challenged or removed.• Provide your contact information including your full legal name, company affiliation (if applicable), mailing address, telephone number, and email address.• Include the following statements in the body of the Counter Notice:

“I hereby state that I have a good faith belief that the challenged material was removed or disabled as a result of a mistake or misidentification.”

“I hereby consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which I reside (or if you reside outside the United States for any judicial district in which the platform may be found) and I will accept service of process from the person who provided the DMCA Notice or an agent of such person.”

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

“I understand that, pursuant to Section 512(f) of the DMCA, I may be liable for damages (including costs and attorneys’ fees) if I knowingly materially misrepresent that the challenged material was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification.

• Provide your full legal name and your electronic or physical signature.

Submit the Counter Notice via email to our Designated Copyright Agent at [email protected]

Upon receipt of a valid Counter Notice, we will provide a copy to the original complainant and inform them that the removed material may be reinstated after a specified waiting period, unless the complainant files legal action against you.

Please note that if you fail to comply with all the requirements of the DMCA, your Counter Notice may not be effective, and we reserve the right to keep the challenged material disabled.

3. Audio and Audio-Visual Licensing and Usage

Users must obtain proper licensing for audio and audio-visual content. Unauthorized distribution of copyrighted materials is prohibited. Report unauthorized use following the procedures outlined in Section 1.

4. Reporting Unauthorized Material Use

Users should promptly report any unauthorized use of materials through our platform using the DMCA Notice of Alleged Infringement.

5. Obligations for Users

Users are responsible for ensuring that the materials they upload comply with copyright laws. Violations may result in content removal and account termination.

6. Fair Use and Creative Commons

Users are encouraged to respect fair use and Creative Commons licenses when applicable, ensuring proper attribution and compliance with license terms.

7. Repeat Infringers

It is our policy, in appropriate circumstances, to disable and/or terminate the accounts of users who are repeat infringers. A repeat infringer includes any user who has been subject to multiple notices of copyright infringement and whose content has been removed or access disabled.

We take this measure to ensure the integrity of our platform and to comply with copyright laws. If a user’s account is disabled or terminated due to repeated infringements, they will be notified accordingly. Users are urged to familiarize themselves with copyright laws and our policies to avoid becoming repeat infringers.‍

8. Disclaimer

We are not liable for user actions, and users are solely responsible for ensuring they have the proper rights to distribute uploaded materials