This Copyright DMCA Policy explains how Open Edge Media (https://openedgemedia.com) protects intellectual property rights and responds to valid copyright infringement claims under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and other applicable U.S. and international copyright laws.
By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with this policy.
1. Ownership of Content
All original materials published on Open Edge Media, including but not limited to articles, text, images, graphics, design elements, and layout, are the exclusive property of Open Edge Media unless otherwise noted or credited.
You may not reproduce, distribute, transmit, display, sell, license, or otherwise exploit any part of this website’s content for commercial purposes without prior written consent from Open Edge Media.
Where applicable, external media such as photographs, videos, or quotes are credited to their rightful owners.
2. Fair Use Policy
Open Edge Media may include portions of copyrighted material under the principles of “fair use” as recognized by U.S. copyright law. This includes:
- Commentary, criticism, and news reporting.
- Educational or research-based content.
- Limited use of copyrighted material for illustrative purposes.
We make every effort to properly credit sources when applicable. If you believe material has been used in a way that infringes your copyright beyond fair use, please notify us immediately.
3. User-Generated or Contributed Content
If users or third parties submit content, including articles, images, or other materials, they must ensure that such submissions do not violate any copyright, trademark, or intellectual property rights.
By submitting content to Open Edge Media, contributors grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to publish, edit, or display the material on our website and related digital platforms.
We reserve the right to remove any user-contributed content found to be in violation of this policy or applicable law.
4. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Compliance
Open Edge Media respects the intellectual property rights of others and complies fully with the DMCA (17 U.S.C. § 512).
If you believe that your copyrighted material has been used or displayed on our website without proper authorization and constitutes copyright infringement, you may submit a written DMCA Takedown Notice to our designated copyright agent.
5. Submitting a DMCA Takedown Notice
To file a DMCA complaint, please send a written notice containing all of the following information:
- Your full legal name, address, telephone number, and email address.
- A clear description of the copyrighted work that you believe has been infringed.
- The exact URL or location of the allegedly infringing material on our website.
- A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner.
- Your physical or electronic signature.
Please send the completed notice to:
Copyright Agent
Open Edge Media
Email: info@openedgemedia.com
Subject Line: DMCA Takedown Request
Incomplete notices may not be processed. We will respond to valid DMCA complaints within a reasonable period and take appropriate action, which may include removing or disabling access to the infringing material.
6. Counter Notification
If you believe that material removed under a DMCA notice was done so in error or misidentification, you may submit a Counter Notification containing the following information:
- Your full name, address, telephone number, and email.
- Identification of the material that has been removed or disabled, including its original URL.
- 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.
- A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal district court for your address (or, if outside the U.S., to an appropriate jurisdiction where the service provider is located).
- Your physical or electronic signature.
Send your counter notice to the same copyright agent listed above.
Upon receipt of a valid counter notice, we may restore the content within 10–14 business days unless the original complainant notifies us of legal action seeking to restrain such restoration.
7. Repeat Infringer Policy
In compliance with the DMCA, Open Edge Media reserves the right to suspend or terminate access to the website for any user or contributor who repeatedly infringes the copyrights of others.
8. No Legal Advice
This Copyright Policy and DMCA Notice are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Individuals seeking specific legal counsel should contact a qualified attorney.
9. Modifications
Open Edge Media may modify, update, or revise this Copyright Policy at any time without prior notice. Changes will be reflected with an updated “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the website indicates acceptance of any such changes.
10. Contact Information
For any copyright-related inquiries or DMCA notifications, please contact:
Open Edge Media
Email: info@openedgemedia.com
Website: https://openedgemedia.com
Last Updated: November 2025
