DMCA Policy

DMCA Policy – The Passive Circle

Last Updated: July 24, 2025

Welcome to The Passive Circle (thepassivecircle.com). We respect the intellectual property rights of others and are committed to responding to copyright infringement claims in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

This page explains how you can submit a DMCA takedown request and what happens next.

1. How to Submit a DMCA Policy Notice

If you believe that your copyrighted material has been used on our website without authorization, please send us a DMCA copyright infringement notice including the following details:

  • Your full name and contact information (address, phone number, email)
  • A description of the copyrighted work you claim is infringed
  • Exact URL(s) where the infringing content is located
  • A good faith statement that the use is not authorized by you, your agent, or the law
  • A statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
  • Your signature (physical or electronic)

Send your notice to:
Email: admin@thepassivecircle.com
Subject: DMCA Takedown Request – The Passive Circle

2. What Happens After We Receive a DMCA Policy Takedown Request

Once we receive a valid notice:

  • We will review your claim promptly.
  • If your claim is valid, we will remove or disable access to the infringing content.
  • We will notify the content uploader about the removal.
  • We may share your notice with the uploader for transparency.

3. How to Submit a Counter-Notification

If you believe we removed your content by mistake, you may send a DMCA counter-notification. It must include:

  • Your name, address, phone number, and email
  • Identification of the removed content and its previous location (URL)
  • A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the removal was an error
  • Your consent to the jurisdiction of your local federal court (or, if outside the US, the jurisdiction where the website operates)
  • Your signature (physical or electronic)

Send your counter-notification to the same email above.

4. Repeat Infringers Policy

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict access for users who repeatedly infringe copyright.

5. Disclaimer

This DMCA Policy is for informational purposes only. It does not provide legal advice. If you are unsure about your rights, please consult a qualified attorney.

Key Takeaway

At The Passive Circle, we take copyright protection seriously. If your content has been used without permission, you can easily file a DMCA takedown notice following the steps above.