DMCA and Intellectual Property Policy

Last Updated: April 21, 2026
Effective Date: April 21, 2026

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1. Our Commitment

Stephen Wise Temple ("Organization") respects intellectual property rights and expects users of Spirit Of Shabbat ("Platform") to do the same. We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512) and maintain safe harbor protections for our users and the Platform.

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2. Designated Agent

Our DMCA Designated Agent (registered with the U.S. Copyright Office):

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Stephen Wise Temple
15500 Stephen S Wise Dr., Los Angeles, California 90067
Email: dmca@spiritofshabbat.org
Phone: (310) 476-8561

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3. Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed on the Platform, submit a written notice to our Designated Agent containing the six elements required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3):

1. Signature — Physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent.
2. Identification of work — The copyrighted work claimed to be infringed (or a representative list if multiple works).
3. Identification of infringing material — What material infringes and where it is on the Platform (URLs, usernames, timestamps) so we can locate it.
4. Your contact information — Address, telephone number, and email.
5. Good faith statement — A statement that you believe in good faith the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
6. Accuracy statement — A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the notice is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

Submit to: dmca@spiritofshabbat.org (preferred) with subject line "DMCA Takedown Notice," or mail to the Designated Agent address above.

What We Do

Upon receiving a valid notice, we will: acknowledge receipt within 2 business days, review the notice, promptly remove or disable access to the material if valid, notify the user who posted it, and document the action.

Incomplete notices may be returned for additional information.

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4. Counter-Notification

If you believe your content was removed by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification under 17 U.S.C. § 512(g) containing:

1. Your signature — Physical or electronic.
2. Identification — The removed material and its prior location.
3. Perjury statement — A statement under penalty of perjury that the material was removed by mistake or misidentification.
4. Your contact information — Name, address, telephone number.
5. Consent to jurisdiction — A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court where your address is located (or Los Angeles County if outside the U.S.) and agreeing to accept service from the original complainant.

Submit to: dmca@spiritofshabbat.org with subject line "DMCA Counter-Notification."

Warning: Knowingly misrepresenting that material was removed by mistake may result in liability for damages under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f). Consider consulting an attorney.

What Happens Next

We forward the counter-notification to the original complainant and inform them we may restore the content within 10 business days. Unless they notify us of a court action within 10-14 business days, we restore access.

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5. Repeat Infringer Policy

Per 17 U.S.C. § 512(i), we terminate accounts of repeat infringers in appropriate circumstances.

We may bypass graduated enforcement for egregious or willful infringement. We consider the number and severity of infringements, the user's knowledge, remedial steps taken, and overall conduct.

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6. Other Intellectual Property

For trademark, right of publicity, trade secret, or other IP claims, contact legal@spiritofshabbat.org with: a description of your rights, identification of the infringing content, an explanation of the infringement, and your contact information.

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7. Your Responsibilities

• Only post content you have the right to share.
• Obtain appropriate permissions or licenses.
• Attribute content to original creators when required.
• When claiming fair use, consider purpose, nature of the original, amount used, and market effect. Fair use is determined case-by-case; when in doubt, obtain permission.
• Follow all terms of any content licenses (e.g., Creative Commons).

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8. Platform Rights

We have no obligation to monitor content for infringement. We reserve the right to remove content for any reason, including but not limited to suspected infringement, regardless of whether a formal notice has been received. We retain records of all DMCA notices, counter-notifications, and related actions for at least 3 years and will comply with valid subpoenas and court orders.

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9. Misrepresentation

Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), anyone who knowingly materially misrepresents that material is infringing — or that it was removed by mistake — is liable for damages, costs, and attorneys' fees. Both takedown notices and counter-notifications must be submitted in good faith.

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10. Changes

We may update this Policy. Material changes will be posted on the Platform. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

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11. Contact

DMCA matters: dmca@spiritofshabbat.org
General legal: legal@spiritofshabbat.org

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This document should be reviewed by a qualified attorney licensed in California before implementation.