Effective Date: 01/25/2025
1. Introduction Welcome to SokoDeal ("we," "our," "us"), accessible at sokodeal.co.ke ("Website"). We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. This Copyright Infringement Policy outlines how we handle copyright concerns, including reporting and addressing alleged infringements on our platform.
2. Prohibited Use Users of SokoDeal are prohibited from uploading, sharing, or posting content that violates any copyright laws or infringes upon the intellectual property rights of third parties. Examples of prohibited content include but are not limited to:
a. Unauthorized copies of books, music, videos, or software.
b. Images, logos, or designs used without proper authorization.
c. Any content that violates the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) or applicable copyright laws.
3. Reporting Copyright Infringement If you believe that content on our Website infringes upon your copyright, you may submit a complaint by providing the following information:
a. Your full name, address, phone number, and email address.
b. A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.
c. The URL or specific location on the Website where the infringing content is located.
d. A statement confirming that you have a good-faith belief that the use of the copyrighted material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
e. A statement made under penalty of perjury that the information in your complaint is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
f. Your electronic or physical signature.
g. Send your complaint to: Email: [email protected]
4. Response to Complaints Upon receiving a valid copyright infringement notice, we will:
a. Review the complaint to ensure it complies with legal requirements.
b. Remove or disable access to the infringing content.
c. Notify the user responsible for the content about the takedown, including a copy of the complaint.
d. Provide the user an opportunity to submit a counter-notification if they believe the content was removed in error.
5. Counter-Notification Procedure If you believe your content was mistakenly removed, you may submit a counter-notification that includes:
a. Your name, address, phone number, and email address.
b. A description of the content that was removed and the location where it appeared before removal.
c. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good-faith belief the content was removed in error.
d. A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of your local federal court or another applicable court.
Your electronic or physical signature.
Send your counter-notification to:
Email: [email protected]
6. Repeat Infringers SokoDeal has a policy of terminating user accounts that are repeatedly involved in copyright infringement. If we determine that a user is a repeat infringer, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate their account without prior notice.
7. Limitation of Liability SokoDeal is not liable for content uploaded by users and acts solely as an intermediary. We rely on users to comply with copyright laws and will take appropriate action when notified of infringements.
8. Changes to This Policy We reserve the right to update or modify this policy at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting on the Website. Users are encouraged to review this policy regularly.
9. Contact Us For questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Modified on 24 January 2015
