DMCA & Copyright Policy

1. Introduction

SurakshaHub (operated by Qoptervzn Infocom Pvt Ltd) respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. This DMCA & Copyright Policy outlines our approach to copyright protection, the process for reporting copyright infringement, and the procedures we follow when we receive infringement notices.

This policy is designed to comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) for international best practices, as well as the Copyright Act, 1957, and the Information Technology Act, 2000, of India.

Our website contains original content including blog posts, product descriptions, reviews, images, and other creative works. We are committed to protecting our intellectual property and respecting the intellectual property of others.

2. Our Intellectual Property

All content on SurakshaHub is protected by applicable intellectual property laws, including:

2.1 Copyrighted Content

The following content on our website is protected by copyright under the Copyright Act, 1957:

• Blog Posts and Articles: Original cybersecurity guides, product reviews, industry insights, and educational content written by our team
• Product Descriptions: Original descriptions, specifications, and feature lists for antivirus products
• Website Design: The overall design, layout, user interface, and visual elements of our website
• Graphics and Images: Original graphics, icons, banners, product images, and visual content
• Logo and Branding: The SurakshaHub logo, brand name, and associated branding materials
• Software Code: The source code, scripts, and software that power our website
• Customer Reviews: Original reviews written by customers on our platform
• Marketing Materials: Promotional content, advertisements, and marketing communications

2.2 Trademarks

The following trademarks are the property of Qoptervzn Infocom Pvt Ltd:

• SurakshaHub name and logo
• SurakshaHub taglines and slogans
• Domain name surakshahub.com

All other trademarks, product names, logos, and brands mentioned on our website are the property of their respective owners. We are authorized resellers of antivirus software and use vendor trademarks solely for the purpose of identifying and selling their products.

3. User-Generated Content and Copyright

SurakshaHub may allow users to submit content, including product reviews, comments, testimonials, and other materials ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you agree to the following:

3.1 Your Responsibilities

• You must own or have the necessary rights and permissions to submit any content you post
• Your content must not infringe on the copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights of any third party
• You must not copy, reproduce, or republish content from other websites, publications, or sources without proper authorization
• You must not submit content that is plagiarized or derived from copyrighted works without permission
• You are solely responsible for the content you submit and any consequences of posting it

3.2 License Grant

By submitting User Content to SurakshaHub, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and worldwide license to use, display, reproduce, modify, distribute, and create derivative works of your content in connection with the operation of our website and business. This license includes the right to display your reviews and testimonials on our website, in marketing materials, and on social media platforms.

3.3 Content Removal

We reserve the right to remove any User Content that violates this policy, infringes on the rights of others, or is otherwise objectionable at our sole discretion. If you believe that content posted by a user infringes your copyright, please follow the takedown procedures outlined in Section 4.

4. Reporting Copyright Infringement (DMCA Takedown)

If you believe that content on SurakshaHub infringes your copyright, you may submit a takedown notice to our Designated Copyright Agent. We will respond promptly to valid notices and take appropriate action.

4.1 Filing a Copyright Infringement Notice

To file a copyright infringement notice, your notice must include the following information:

1. Identification of the Copyrighted Work: A detailed description of the copyrighted work that you believe has been infringed, including the URL or location of the original work
2. Identification of the Infringing Material: The specific URL(s) on SurakshaHub where the allegedly infringing material is located
3. Your Contact Information: Your full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address
4. Statement of Good Faith: A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
5. Statement of Accuracy: A statement that the information in your notice is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
6. Physical or Electronic Signature: Your physical or electronic signature, or the signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

4.2 How to Submit a Notice

You may also submit notices via email to copyright@surakshahub.com with the subject line "DMCA Takedown Notice" or "Copyright Infringement Notice".

5. Our Response to Infringement Notices

Upon receiving a valid copyright infringement notice, we will take the following steps:

1. Acknowledgment: We will acknowledge receipt of your notice within 24-48 business hours
2. Review: We will review the notice to ensure it contains all required information and appears to be valid
3. Removal or Disabling: If the notice is valid, we will remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material promptly
4. Notification: We will notify the user who posted the material about the takedown and provide them with a copy of the notice
5. Record Keeping: We will maintain records of all infringement notices and actions taken

We aim to process valid takedown notices within 5 business days of receipt.

6. Counter-Notification (DMCA Counter-Notice)

If you believe that your content was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification. Your counter-notice must include:

1. Identification of Removed Material: A description of the material that was removed and the location where it appeared before removal
2. Statement Under Penalty of Perjury: A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification
3. Your Contact Information: Your full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address
4. Consent to Jurisdiction: A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the courts in Bhandara, Maharashtra, India, and that you will accept service of process from the person who filed the original infringement notice
5. Your Physical or Electronic Signature

Counter-notices should be sent to our Designated Copyright Agent at copyright@surakshahub.com with the subject line "DMCA Counter-Notice".

Upon receiving a valid counter-notice, we will forward it to the original complainant. If the complainant does not file a court action within 10-14 business days, we may restore the removed material.

7. Repeat Infringers

In accordance with applicable law, we have a policy of terminating the accounts of users who are repeat infringers. A user may be deemed a repeat infringer if:

• We receive multiple valid infringement notices regarding content posted by the same user
• The user has been previously warned about copyright infringement and continues to infringe
• The user has been subject to a court order finding copyright infringement

We reserve the right to terminate accounts and deny service to repeat infringers at our sole discretion.

8. False or Misleading Notices

We take copyright infringement seriously, but we also recognize that false or misleading infringement notices can harm legitimate users. If you knowingly misrepresent that material or activity on SurakshaHub is infringing, you may be liable for damages, including costs and attorney's fees, under applicable law.

We reserve the right to seek damages from any party that submits a false or misleading infringement notice or counter-notice.

9. Indian Copyright Law Compliance

This policy is designed to comply with the Copyright Act, 1957 (as amended), of India. Key provisions include:

• Section 14: Exclusive rights of copyright owners
• Section 51: When copyright is infringed
• Section 52: Fair dealing exceptions (research, criticism, review, reporting)
• Section 63: Offences of infringement (criminal liability)
• Section 79: Intermediary liability provisions under the IT Act, 2000

As an intermediary, SurakshaHub complies with the due diligence requirements under Section 79 of the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.

10. Third-Party Content and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including antivirus vendor websites and other external resources. We do not claim ownership of content on third-party websites and are not responsible for their copyright practices.

The names, logos, and trademarks of antivirus software (such as Norton, McAfee, Kaspersky, Bitdefender, Quick Heal, and others) are the property of their respective owners. We use these names and logos solely for the purpose of identifying and selling authorized products as an authorized reseller.

11. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this DMCA & Copyright Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Information

For copyright-related inquiries, infringement notices, or counter-notices, please contact our Designated Copyright Agent:

For general support inquiries, please contact support@surakshahub.com.