DMCA Policy

Copyright Infringement Policy

SoundWave respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. We respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and other applicable intellectual property laws.

Filing a DMCA Notice

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied and is accessible on our Service in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide our Copyright Agent with the following information:

1. Identification of the copyrighted work: Identify the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed. If multiple works are covered by a single notification, provide a representative list.
2. Identification of the infringing material: Identify the material that you claim is infringing and that you want removed, with enough detail so that we can locate it. Include the URL(s) where the material is located.
3. Contact information: Provide your address, telephone number, and email address.
4. Good faith statement: Include the following statement: "I 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."
5. Accuracy statement: Include the following statement: "I swear, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate, and that I am the copyright owner or am authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner."
6. Signature: Include your physical or electronic signature.

Designated Copyright Agent

Send DMCA notices to our designated Copyright Agent:

Counter-Notification

If you believe your content was removed by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification. Your counter-notification must include:

1. Identification of the material that was removed and its location before removal
2. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed by mistake or misidentification
3. Your name, address, and telephone number
4. A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in your district
5. Your physical or electronic signature

Repeat Infringers

In accordance with the DMCA, we have adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, users who are deemed to be repeat infringers. We may also limit access to our Service and/or terminate the accounts of any users who infringe any intellectual property rights of others.

For Podcast Creators

If you are a podcast creator and have received a DMCA notice regarding your content:

• We will notify you by email about the complaint
• The allegedly infringing content will be removed within 24-48 hours
• You may file a counter-notification if you believe the claim is invalid
• Repeated violations may result in account termination

Processing Time

• Initial response to DMCA notices: 24-48 business hours
• Content removal (if valid): Within 24 hours of verification
• Counter-notification processing: 10-14 business days

Questions

For questions about this policy or copyright matters, please contact us:

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