At Visit Sequoia National Park, we respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. In compliance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), we will respond promptly to notices of alleged copyright infringement that are reported to us. If you believe that your work has been copied or used on our website in a way that violates your copyright, you may submit a formal DMCA takedown request as outlined below.
Filing a DMCA Notice of Alleged Infringement
If you are a copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of one, and you believe that your copyrighted work has been infringed, please provide the following information in writing:
- Identification of the copyrighted work: A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed. If multiple works are involved, a representative list of the works must be provided.
- Identification of the infringing material: A description of the material on our site that you claim is infringing your copyright, including the URL or other specific location(s) on our website where the material is found.
- Contact Information: Your name, address, phone number, and email address so that we may contact you about the takedown request.
- A statement of good faith: A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- Statement of accuracy and authorization: A statement that the information you provide is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
- Signature: A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner.
You may submit your DMCA notice to us via email at visitsequoianationalpark@gmail.com. Please include all of the required information to ensure a prompt response to your request.
Counter-Notification Procedure
If you believe that the material removed or disabled as a result of a DMCA notice was removed by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification to us. The counter-notice must include:
- Identification of the removed material: A description of the material that was removed or disabled and the location where it appeared before it was removed.
- A statement of good faith: A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled due to mistake or misidentification.
- Consent to jurisdiction: 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, any judicial district in which the service provider may be found.
- Contact information: Your name, address, and phone number.
- Signature: A physical or electronic signature.
You may submit your counter-notification to us via email at visitsequoianationalpark@gmail.com. Upon receiving your counter-notice, we may reinstate the material unless the original complainant files a court action seeking to restrain the use of the material.
Repeat Infringers
We reserve the right to terminate user accounts or deny access to users who are found to be repeat infringers under the DMCA or other copyright laws.
False Claims
Please be aware that making false claims about copyright infringement can result in legal consequences. You may be liable for damages, including court costs and attorneys’ fees, if you knowingly make a false claim about infringement under the DMCA.
We take copyright protection seriously and are committed to responding promptly to any valid DMCA complaints. Thank you for helping us maintain a respectful and lawful environment on our website.
