Intellectual Property Policy

Effective Date: January 26th 2025

1. Introduction

North Georgia Web LLC, operating under the trade names (“North Florida Web, North Georgia Web, SiteEngine” “we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to respecting and protecting intellectual property rights. This policy outlines our approach to copyright and trademark compliance, customer responsibilities, and the procedures for addressing claims of intellectual property infringement in accordance with applicable laws, including the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

This policy applies to all users of our services, including hosting, domain registration, and website development.

2.1 Overview

Copyright protects creative works such as images, videos, music, text, and software. Unauthorized use of copyrighted material without proper authorization is prohibited.

We do not permit customers to use our services to download, distribute, store, or facilitate the sharing of copyrighted materials without the copyright holder’s explicit permission.

2.2 Prohibited Activities

The following activities are prohibited under this policy:

  • Downloading or distributing unauthorized copies of movies, TV shows, music, or other media.
  • Storing illegally obtained media files, such as pirated software or media, on our servers.
  • Linking to or embedding pirated content, even if hosted on external platforms.
  • Operating websites or platforms intended to facilitate copyright infringement, such as torrent trackers or file-sharing services.

2.3 Enforcement

If we identify a violation of this policy:

  • We may issue a warning and request the removal of infringing content.
  • For egregious or repeated violations, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate services without refund, as outlined in our Terms of Service.

3. DMCA Compliance

3.1 Submitting a DMCA Notification

If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed upon by a user of our services, you may file a formal DMCA Notification. Your notice must:

  • Identify the copyrighted work(s) infringed.
  • Provide specific URLs or other information to locate the infringing material.
  • Include a statement of good faith belief that the use of the material is unauthorized.
  • Confirm that the information in the notification is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

Send your DMCA Notification to:
Email: abuse@northgeorgiaweb.net

3.2 DMCA Counter-Notification

If you receive a takedown notice and believe the material was removed in error, you may file a DMCA Counter-Notification. Your counter-notification must:

  • Identify the removed material and its location before removal.
  • Include a statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was mistakenly removed.
  • Provide your name, address, and consent to jurisdiction in the appropriate legal forum.

3.3 Takedown and Reinstatement

Upon receipt of a valid DMCA Notification, we will expeditiously remove or disable access to the infringing material. If no legal action is taken within 10 business days following a counter-notification, the material may be reinstated.

4. Trademark Compliance

4.1 Overview

Trademarks protect brand identifiers such as names, logos, and slogans. Unauthorized use of trademarks that causes confusion or dilutes the brand’s identity is prohibited.

4.2 Prohibited Activities

You may not:

  • Use trademarks in a manner likely to confuse consumers about the origin or endorsement of products or services.
  • Host fraudulent websites, including phishing sites, that misuse trademarks.

4.3 Nominative Fair Use

You may reference trademarks for purposes such as reviews, criticism, or commentary, provided the use does not imply sponsorship or endorsement.

4.4 Reporting Trademark Infringement

If you believe a customer is infringing on your trademark, you may submit a complaint to:
Email: abuse@northgeorgiaweb.net

Please include:

  • Trademark registration details.
  • A clear explanation of the infringement.
  • Supporting evidence to demonstrate the alleged violation.

5. Responsibilities of Customers

5.1 General Obligations

Customers are responsible for ensuring that all content hosted or distributed through their accounts complies with intellectual property laws. This includes:

  • Reviewing and removing infringing material uploaded by third parties (e.g., forum posts or user-submitted content).
  • Complying with copyright and trademark laws applicable in their jurisdiction.

5.2 Indemnification

By using our services, customers agree to indemnify and hold us harmless against claims arising from their content or activities that infringe on intellectual property rights.

6. Termination Policy

We reserve the right to terminate accounts involved in repeated intellectual property violations. Accounts subject to multiple uncontested DMCA Notifications or confirmed instances of trademark infringement may be permanently disabled.

7. Reporting Abuse

To report suspected copyright infringement, file a DMCA Notification as described in Section 3.

7.2 Trademark Infringement

To report suspected trademark infringement, follow the steps outlined in Section 4.4.

7.3 General Complaints

For other intellectual property concerns, contact us at:
Email: abuse@northgeorgiaweb.net

8. FAQs

8.1 Does content without a copyright or trademark symbol have protection?

Yes, creative works are protected by copyright automatically upon creation, and trademarks do not require a symbol to be enforceable.

8.2 Can I use content I found online?

Not without permission or confirmation that it is in the public domain or licensed for reuse under terms like Creative Commons.

8.3 What happens if I fail to comply with this policy?

Failure to comply may result in warnings, service suspension, or account termination, as determined by the severity of the violation.

8.4 Where do I send questions or concerns?

Email: abuse@northgeorgiaweb.net