DMCA Policy


Introduction

This Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) Policy explains how Open Gospel Lyrics responds to claims of copyright infringement in accordance with 17 U.S.C. Section 512. We are committed to respecting the rights of copyright owners, their agents, and representatives. All users of our website are expected to comply with applicable copyright laws.

Designated Agent

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used on this site without authorization, you may submit a DMCA notice to our Designated Agent. Please reach us through the Contact Form on this website.

Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, Open Gospel Lyrics will act promptly as outlined in the DMCA.

How to File a Complaint

To ensure your copyright claim is processed, your notice must include the following:

  1. Signature – A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner, or someone authorized to act on their behalf.
  2. Identification of the Work – Clear identification of the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed. If multiple works are involved, provide a representative list.
  3. Identification of the Infringing Material – The specific URL(s) or location on our site where the allegedly infringing material appears.
  4. Contact Information – Your name, mailing address, phone number, and email address.
  5. Good Faith Statement – A statement that you believe, in good faith, that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
  6. Accuracy Statement – A declaration that the information in your notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

Failure to provide all of the above may delay processing of your request.

Notice and Takedown Procedure

Once a valid DMCA notice is received, we will:

  • Investigate the claim,
  • Remove or disable access to the infringing material if confirmed,
  • Notify the user who posted the material.

If a counter-notification is filed, we will comply with DMCA procedures before restoring any content.

Please allow at least 3 business days for processing. Sending complaints to parties other than our designated agent (e.g., hosting provider) may delay resolution.

Repeat Infringers

Accounts or users who repeatedly infringe may have their access to this site restricted or terminated.

Technical Measures

Open Gospel Lyrics respects and will not interfere with standard technical measures used by copyright owners to protect their works.