DMCA Policy

Last Updated: January 30, 2025

Copyright Policy

Battle Rap Global ("Battle Rap Global", "we", "us", or "our") respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 ("DMCA"), we will respond expeditiously to claims of copyright infringement committed using our service.

If you are a copyright owner, or authorized to act on behalf of one, and believe that copyrighted work has been posted on our platform without authorization, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice following the procedures outlined below.

Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice

To file a copyright infringement notification with us, you must provide a written communication that includes substantially the following:

  1. Identification of the copyrighted work: A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed. If multiple copyrighted works are covered by a single notification, you may provide a representative list.
  2. Identification of the infringing material: A description of where the material that you claim is infringing is located on our platform, with enough detail that we can find it. Please provide the URL(s) of the page(s) containing the allegedly infringing content.
  3. Your contact information: Your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
  4. Good faith statement: A statement that you 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: A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright that is allegedly infringed.
  6. Signature: An electronic or physical signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.

Where to Send DMCA Notices

Send your DMCA takedown notice to our designated copyright agent:

DMCA Agent

Battle Rap Global

Email: dmca@battlerapglobal.com

Please include "DMCA Takedown Notice" in the subject line of your email.

Note: Only DMCA notices should be sent to the designated agent. Other inquiries will not receive a response. For general support, contact support@battlerapglobal.com.

Counter-Notification

If you believe that your content was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification with us. To file a counter-notification, please provide:

  1. Identification of the material: Identification of the material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled, and the location at which the material appeared before it was removed or disabled.
  2. Your contact information: Your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
  3. 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, for any judicial district in which Battle Rap Global may be found), and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided notification of the alleged infringement.
  4. Good faith statement: A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.
  5. Signature: Your physical or electronic signature.

Send counter-notifications to the same DMCA Agent address listed above with "DMCA Counter-Notice" in the subject line.

Our Process

Upon Receiving a Valid DMCA Notice

  • We will promptly remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material
  • We will notify the user who posted the content about the removal
  • We will provide the user with a copy of the takedown notice
  • We will document the notice in accordance with our legal obligations

Upon Receiving a Valid Counter-Notice

  • We will promptly forward the counter-notice to the original complainant
  • We will inform them that we will restore the removed material in 10-14 business days
  • If the complainant does not file a court action seeking to restrain the user from engaging in the infringing activity within that time, we will restore the content

Timeline

  • Takedown: Content is removed within 24-72 hours of receiving a valid notice
  • User Notification: The affected user is notified promptly after removal
  • Counter-Notice Window: Users have 10-14 business days to respond
  • Content Restoration: If a valid counter-notice is received and no court action is taken, content may be restored after 10-14 business days

Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable laws, we have adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, users who are deemed to be repeat infringers.

We may also, at our discretion, limit access to our platform and/or terminate the accounts of any users who infringe any intellectual property rights of others, whether or not there is any repeat infringement.

Strike System

  • First Strike: Warning and content removal
  • Second Strike: Temporary upload restrictions (30 days)
  • Third Strike: Account termination

Strikes may expire after 12 months if no additional violations occur.

Misrepresentation Warning

Important Legal Notice

Please be aware that under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity is infringing, or that material or activity was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, may be subject to liability for damages, including costs and attorneys' fees.

If you are not sure whether material available online infringes your copyright, we suggest that you first contact an attorney before filing a DMCA notification.

For League Organizers

League organizers who upload content have additional responsibilities regarding copyright:

  • Ensure you have rights to all content you upload, including music and third-party materials
  • Obtain necessary releases from battlers and other participants
  • Respond promptly to any DMCA notices involving your content
  • Do not re-upload content that has been removed for copyright violation
  • Maintain documentation of your rights to uploaded content

Repeated copyright violations by league organizers may result in loss of league organizer privileges or account termination.

A Note on Fair Use

We recognize that some uses of copyrighted material may qualify as "fair use" under U.S. copyright law. Fair use considerations include:

  • The purpose and character of the use (commercial vs. educational)
  • The nature of the copyrighted work
  • The amount and substantiality of the portion used
  • The effect on the potential market for the copyrighted work

If you believe your use of copyrighted material constitutes fair use, you may include this argument in a counter-notice. However, fair use is determined on a case-by-case basis, and we encourage you to consult with a legal professional.

Modifications to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this DMCA Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Contact Information

DMCA Agent / Copyright Inquiries:

Email: dmca@battlerapglobal.com

For general support inquiries, please contact support@battlerapglobal.com