EasyFace

Copyright Policy

Protecting intellectual property and creators' rights

Effective Date: June 20, 2025

EasyFace respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. This policy outlines our position on copyright infringement and the procedures for handling such issues.

1. Intellectual Property Protection Commitment

EasyFace is committed to protecting intellectual property rights, including but not limited to:

  • Copyright Protection: Respecting the copyrights of original works, including images, text, audio, video, etc.
  • Trademark Protection: Not allowing unauthorized use of others' trademarks or brand identifiers
  • Portrait Rights Protection: Protecting individual portrait rights, especially those of public figures
  • Patent Protection: Respecting technical patents and innovation achievements

2. Copyright Infringement Policy

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward copyright infringement:

  • Immediate Action: Upon receiving a valid copyright infringement notice, we will take immediate action
  • Content Removal: Allegedly infringing content will be immediately removed or access disabled
  • Account Penalties: Repeat infringers' accounts may be suspended or permanently terminated
  • Legal Consequences: Serious infringement acts may face legal prosecution

3. DMCA Notice Requirements

If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed, please provide us with a complete DMCA notice containing the following information:

Required Information

  1. Copyright Work Identification:
    • Clear identification of the copyrighted work being infringed
    • If multiple works are involved, please provide a representative list
  2. Infringing Material Details:
    • Specific location and description of the allegedly infringing material
    • Provide specific URLs or paths that can locate the material
  3. Contact Information:
    • Your complete name, address, phone number, and email address
    • If representing others, please provide authorization proof
  4. Good Faith Statement: Include the following statement:
    "I have a good faith belief that use of the disputed copyrighted material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law."
  5. Accuracy Statement: Include the following statement:
    "The information in this notice is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, I swear that I am the copyright owner or am authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner."
  6. Signature: Your legal full name and physical or electronic signature

4. Counter-Notice Procedure

If you believe your content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notice including:

  • Identification: Identification and location of the material that was removed or disabled
  • Good Faith Statement: Statement that you have a good faith belief the material was removed due to mistake or misidentification
  • Jurisdiction Consent: Consent to the jurisdiction of the federal district court
  • Service Acceptance: Consent to accept service of process from the original notice party
  • Signature: Your physical or electronic signature

5. Repeat Infringer Policy

Handling of Repeat Infringers:

  • Three-Strike System: First infringement warning, second temporary ban, third permanent ban
  • Serious Infringement: For serious infringement acts, we may skip warnings and directly ban accounts
  • Appeal Mechanism: Wrongfully banned users can restore accounts through the appeal process
  • Record Keeping: We maintain infringement records to prevent repeat violations

6. Fair Use and Exceptions

We recognize the following situations that may constitute fair use:

  • Educational Purposes: Non-commercial use for teaching and academic research
  • Commentary and Criticism: Use for commentary, criticism, or news reporting
  • Parody and Satire: Transformative parody works
  • Personal Use: Purely personal, non-commercial use

However, these exceptions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, with the final determination resting with the courts.

Last Updated: September 20, 2025

Effective Date: June 20, 2025