DCMA Takedown & Counter-Notice Policy

Last updated: January 22, 2026

Global Village Publishing Inc. (including its publishing platforms, websites, and digital properties, such as Innovations of the World and Women of the Future) respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users, contributors, and partners to do the same.

This page outlines our policy and procedures for submitting DMCA takedown notices and DMCA counter-notifications in accordance with the United States Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. §512).

1. Our Role as a Publisher and Service Provider

Global Village Publishing Inc. acts as a publisher and service provider. We do not adjudicate ownership disputes or determine the validity of competing copyright claims between third parties.

When we receive a properly submitted DMCA notice, we respond in accordance with applicable law. Our compliance with the DMCA is intended to preserve statutory safe-harbor protections and to ensure that all parties are treated fairly, consistently, and in accordance with established legal process.

2. Submitting a DMCA Takedown Notice

If you believe that material published on one of our websites infringes your copyrighted work, you may submit a formal DMCA takedown notice. To be valid, your notice must include all of the following information:

  • Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.
  • Identification of the specific material alleged to be infringing, including the exact URL(s) where the material appears.
  • A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
  • A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
  • Your full legal name, physical address, telephone number, and email address.
  • Your physical or electronic signature.

Incomplete or non-compliant notices will not be acted upon.

Submission Method DMCA takedown notices must be submitted in writing to our designated agent:

DMCA Agent Carel Van Graan Global Village Publishing Inc. 1030 Aubeneau Crescent West Vancouver, BC V7T 1T5 Canada Phone: +1 672-514-6489 Email: [email protected]

3. What Happens After a Valid Takedown Notice Is Received

Upon receipt of a properly completed DMCA takedown notice:

  • We may remove or disable access to the material identified in the notice.
  • We will notify the content provider or contributor responsible for the material.
  • We will provide the content provider with a copy of the takedown notice and information about their right to submit a counter-notification.

4. Submitting a DMCA Counter-Notification

If you are a content provider or contributor and believe that material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification, you may submit a DMCA counter-notification. A valid counter-notification must include all of the following:

  • Identification of the material that has been removed or disabled and the location where it appeared before removal.
  • 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.
  • Your full legal name, physical address, telephone number, and email address.
  • A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the United States Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located (or, if outside the United States, any judicial district in which Global Village Publishing Inc. may be found).
  • Your physical or electronic signature.

Counter-notifications that do not include all required elements may be rejected.

Submission Method Counter-notifications must be submitted in writing to the same DMCA agent listed above.

5. What Happens After a Counter-Notification Is Received

If we receive a valid counter-notification:

  • We will forward the counter-notification to the original complaining party.
  • The complaining party will have 10–14 business days to notify us that they have filed a lawsuit seeking a court order to restrain the content provider from engaging in infringing activity.
  • If we do not receive notice of such legal action within that time frame, we may restore the removed material.

6. Policy Regarding Repeat Infringers

In accordance with 17 U.S.C. §512(i)(1)(A), Global Village Publishing Inc. has adopted and reasonably implemented a policy that provides for the termination, in appropriate circumstances, of users, contributors, or account holders who are determined to be repeat infringers.

A repeat infringer generally includes any user, contributor, or account holder who has been the subject of multiple valid DMCA takedown notices. Global Village Publishing Inc. reserves the right to define and apply reasonable criteria for determining repeat infringement and to take appropriate action, including termination of access, accounts, or publishing privileges.

7. Misrepresentations and Abuse of the DMCA Process

Please note that under 17 U.S.C. §512(f), any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material is infringing (or that material was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification) may be liable for damages, including costs and attorneys’ fees. Global Village Publishing Inc. reserves the right to take appropriate action against repeat or abusive misuse of the DMCA process.

8. No Legal Advice

Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice. Parties are encouraged to consult independent legal counsel regarding their rights and obligations under copyright law.

9. Contact

For questions regarding this policy or the DMCA process, please contact:

DMCA Agent Global Village Publishing Inc. Email: [email protected]

(DMCA Registration Number: DMCA-1069662)

This policy may be updated from time to time without notice. Continued use of our platforms constitutes acceptance of the current version.