DMCA Takedown Policy

Effective Date: July 14, 2025

Last Updated: July 14, 2025

Archivist AI (“Archivist,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users of our platform to do the same. We comply with the United States Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) and provide this policy to explain how copyright owners may report alleged infringement, how users can respond, and how we handle such claims.

This policy applies to all content shared publicly on Archivist, including text, images, and campaign materials created or edited by users.

1. Submitting a DMCA Takedown Notice

   If you believe your copyrighted work has been used on Archivist in a way that constitutes infringement, you may submit a written DMCA takedown notice.

   Your notice must include the following (per 17 U.S.C. §512(c)(3)):

   • A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or their authorized representative
   • A description of the copyrighted work(s) you claim are infringed
   • The exact URL(s) or link(s) to the allegedly infringing content
   • Your full legal name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address
   • A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use 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 authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

   Send your takedown request to:

   Email: [email protected]

   Subject Line: DMCA Takedown Request

   Archivist may reject incomplete notices and request clarification or additional information.

2. Archivist's Response to Valid Notices

   Upon receipt of a valid DMCA takedown notice:

   • We will promptly remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material
   • We will notify the user responsible for the content
   • We will provide instructions for submitting a counter-notice, if applicable

   Archivist does not independently assess the legal merit of takedown claims and complies with the requirements of the DMCA to maintain safe harbor protections.

3. Submitting a DMCA Counter-Notice

   If your content was removed and you believe the takedown was in error, you may submit a counter-notice to restore the content, as permitted under 17 U.S.C. §512(g).

   Your counter-notice must include:

   • Your physical or electronic signature
   • Identification of the content that was removed and its original URL
   • A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you have a good faith belief the content was removed due to mistake or misidentification
   • Your full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address
   • A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the U.S. federal district court for your address (or for San Francisco, California, if outside the U.S.) and that you will accept service of process from the complainant

   Send your counter-notice to:

   Email: [email protected]

   Subject Line: DMCA Counter-Notice

   If a valid counter-notice is received, Archivist may restore the content within 10–14 business days unless the original complainant notifies us that they have filed a legal action.

4. User Responsibility for Public Content

   Users are solely responsible for the content they choose to publish publicly through Archivist. This includes content generated with AI tools provided by Archivist and content edited or uploaded by collaborators. Only the account owner may toggle a campaign to public status, and is therefore considered the responsible party for any publicly accessible materials.

   Archivist does not pre-publish, promote, or index any user content without the user's explicit action.

5. International Considerations

   Archivist is based in the United States and handles copyright claims under U.S. law. We may, at our discretion, review copyright complaints originating from non-U.S. jurisdictions, but we are not obligated to act on claims that fall outside the scope of applicable U.S. law.

6. Repeat Infringer Policy

   Archivist reserves the right to disable or terminate accounts that repeatedly infringe on others' intellectual property rights. We track DMCA takedowns and counter-notices to assess patterns of abuse or repeated violations.

7. Abuse of the DMCA Process

   Knowingly submitting false or misleading DMCA notices or counter-notices is a violation of federal law and may result in civil penalties. Archivist reserves the right to take action against users who misuse the takedown process.

8. Questions or Clarifications

   If you are unsure whether your rights have been infringed, or you are unsure whether content qualifies for removal under the DMCA, we encourage you to consult legal counsel before submitting a takedown or counter-notice.

   For questions, contact: [email protected]