DMCA copyright policy

Overview

Wehoz is committed to respecting the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that material available on our marketplace infringes a copyright that you own or are authorized to act on behalf of, you may submit a written notice under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

How to file a takedown notice

A valid DMCA notice must include each of the following elements, as required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3)(A):

1. A physical or electronic signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
3. Identification of the material claimed to be infringing, with information sufficient to permit us to locate the material — typically the product URL on wehoz.com.
4. Information sufficient to permit us to contact the complaining party, including address, telephone number, and email address.
5. A statement that the complaining party has 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.
6. 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.

Submit your notice

The fastest way to submit a takedown notice is through our online form, which will guide you through each statutory requirement:

File a DMCA notice

Notices may also be sent in writing to our designated agent. Please note that we receive a large volume of correspondence; the online form is materially faster.

Counter-notice

If you are a seller whose listing was removed pursuant to a DMCA notice and you believe the removal was the result of a mistake or misidentification, you have the right to file a counter-notice. A counter-notice is a sworn statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the material was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification. Filing a false counter-notice may expose you to legal liability. We encourage you to consult counsel before submitting one.

Counter-notice instructions are included in the takedown notification we send to affected sellers. If a counter-notice is received and meets the statutory requirements, the affected listing will be restored in 10 to 14 business days unless the original complainant notifies us that they have filed an action seeking a court order to restrain the seller from the infringing activity.

Designated agent

Wehoz INC is a registered service provider under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Our Designated Agent for receipt of takedown notices is on file with the U.S. Copyright Office Directory of Service Provider Agents:

U.S. Copyright Office Registration Number: DMCA-1074711
View our public listing in the U.S. Copyright Office Directory →

Repeat-infringer policy

In accordance with 17 U.S.C. § 512(i), Wehoz has adopted a policy that provides for the termination, in appropriate circumstances, of sellers and account holders who are repeat infringers. Sellers who receive three valid DMCA notices upheld against their listings within any twelve-month period will have their selling privileges permanently terminated.

Misuse

Knowingly making a material misrepresentation in a DMCA notice or counter-notice can subject you to liability under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f). We encourage you to consult counsel before submitting any notice.