DMCA Policy

1. Introduction

Monerixa ("we," "us," or "our") respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects all users of the Monerixa platform ("Platform") to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (the "DMCA"), codified at 17 U.S.C. § 512, we will respond expeditiously to claims of copyright infringement that are reported to our designated agent, as described below.

This DMCA Policy ("Policy") describes the procedures for submitting a takedown notice if you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed on the Platform, the process for submitting a counter-notification if you believe your content was wrongly removed, and our policies regarding repeat infringers. This Policy supplements our Terms of Service and Content Policy.

2. Designated Agent

In accordance with the DMCA, we have designated an agent to receive notifications of claimed copyright infringement on the Platform. Our designated agent ("Designated Agent") can be reached through the following channels:

Please note that this contact information is provided solely for notification of claimed copyright infringement. Other inquiries should be directed to the appropriate channels as described in our Terms of Service.

3. Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice

If you are a copyright owner, or authorized to act on behalf of one, and you believe that copyrighted work has been copied and made accessible on the Platform in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, you may submit a takedown notification pursuant to the DMCA by providing our Designated Agent with the following information in writing:

3.1 Required Information

1. Identification of the copyrighted work — A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works on the Platform are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works. Include URLs to the original work where possible.
2. Identification of the infringing material — Identification of the material that you claim is infringing and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material. This should include the Monerixa URL or content ID of the allegedly infringing material.
3. Contact information — Information reasonably sufficient to permit us to contact you, such as your full legal name, postal address, telephone number, and email address.
4. Good faith statement — A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
5. Accuracy and authority statement — A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and, under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
6. Signature — A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf. For submissions via our online form, your typed name and email serve as your electronic signature.

3.2 Submission Methods

DMCA takedown notices may be submitted through:

• Online form (preferred) — Submit via our DMCA takedown form. This is the fastest and most reliable method.
• Email — Send your complete notice to dmca@monerixa.com with the subject line "DMCA Takedown Notice."

Incomplete notices may not be acted upon. If we receive a notice that does not substantially comply with the DMCA requirements, we may request additional information before taking any action.

3.3 Requirements for Authorized Representatives

If you are submitting a notice on behalf of a copyright owner (e.g., as an attorney, authorized representative, or brand protection service), you must clearly identify the copyright owner on whose behalf you are acting and provide evidence of your authorization. We reserve the right to request additional documentation of your authority.

4. Review Process

4.1 Initial Assessment

Upon receipt of a valid DMCA takedown notice, the identified content is immediately made unavailablepending review by our moderation team. This expeditious action strengthens our compliance with DMCA § 512 safe harbor provisions. Our team then reviews the notice for completeness and facial validity. If the DMCA claim is rejected (e.g., invalid notice or successful counter-notification), the content is restored.

4.2 During Review

During the review period:

• The allegedly infringing content remains accessible until a decision is made, unless the claim involves particularly egregious or obvious infringement (e.g., full pirated software, entire copyrighted books).
• Our team evaluates the validity of the claim based on the information provided, including whether the complainant appears to be the copyright holder, whether the identified content matches the claimed copyrighted work, and whether any applicable exceptions (such as fair use) may apply.
• We may request additional information or evidence from the complainant if the notice is incomplete or ambiguous.
• We may also contact the content creator (the alleged infringer) to request information relevant to the claim.

4.3 Timeline

We aim to complete our initial review and take appropriate action within ten (10) business days of receiving a complete and valid DMCA notice. Complex cases involving questions of fair use, licensing, or multiple works may require additional time. We will notify the complainant if significant delays are anticipated.

4.4 Consideration of Fair Use

In reviewing DMCA notices, we consider whether the allegedly infringing material may constitute fair use under 17 U.S.C. § 107. While we are not in a position to make definitive legal determinations regarding fair use, we may decline to remove material where a good faith fair use argument is apparent. Factors we consider include the purpose and character of the use, the nature of the copyrighted work, the amount used, and the effect on the market for the original work. Copyright owners who disagree with our fair use assessment may pursue legal remedies in court.

5. Outcomes

5.1 Claim Upheld

If the DMCA takedown notice is valid and the claim has merit, we will:

• Remove or disable access to the infringing content promptly.
• Delete the associated files from our servers (encrypted content is securely erased).
• Notify the content creator (the alleged infringer) that the material has been removed, including the nature of the complaint and information about the counter-notification process.
• Provide the content creator with a copy of the takedown notice (with the complainant's personal contact information redacted to the extent permitted by law).
• Record the action in the creator's moderation history for purposes of our repeat infringer policy (Section 8).
• Consider additional enforcement actions against the creator's wallet in accordance with our Content Policy.

5.2 Claim Rejected

We may reject a DMCA takedown notice if:

• The notice does not substantially comply with the requirements of Section 3.1.
• The complainant does not appear to be the copyright owner or an authorized representative.
• The identified content does not appear to infringe the claimed copyrighted work.
• The use appears to constitute fair use under 17 U.S.C. § 107.
• The claim is facially fraudulent, abusive, or appears to be filed in bad faith.
• The copyrighted work is not identified with sufficient specificity.

If a claim is rejected, the content remains accessible. The complainant is notified of the decision and the reason for rejection. The complainant may submit a revised notice addressing the deficiencies.

5.3 Impact on Deposits and Revenue

Content removed due to an upheld DMCA claim may forfeit the associated deposit. The deposit is not credited back to the creator for content removed due to copyright infringement. Revenue earned from infringing content prior to removal is not reclaimed by the Platform, but Monerixa reserves the right to cooperate with copyright holders pursuing damages against the infringer.

6. Counter-Notification

6.1 Right to Counter-Notify

If you are a content creator and believe that material you uploaded was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification pursuant to 17 U.S.C. § 512(g). A counter-notification is a legal document and should not be filed unless you genuinely believe the takedown was in error or that your use of the material is authorized.

6.2 Required Information for Counter-Notification

Your counter-notification must contain the following:

1. Identification of removed material — Identification of the material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled, and the location at which the material appeared before it was removed or access to it was disabled (i.e., the Monerixa URL or content ID).
2. Good faith statement — 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 of the material.
3. Consent to jurisdiction — A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located (or, if your address is outside the United States, any judicial district in which Monerixa may be found), and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notification or an agent of such person.
4. Contact information — Your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
5. Signature — Your physical or electronic signature.

6.3 Counter-Notification Process

Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, we will:

1. Promptly provide the original complainant with a copy of the counter-notification.
2. Inform the complainant that we will restore the removed material in ten (10) business days unless we receive notice that the complainant has filed a court action seeking to restrain the content creator from engaging in the infringing activity.
3. If no such court action is filed within ten (10) to fourteen (14) business days after the complainant receives the counter-notification, we will restore the removed content or re-enable access to it.

6.4 Restoration of Content

If content is restored pursuant to a valid counter-notification, any associated moderation history entries related to that specific DMCA claim will be annotated to reflect the counter-notification and restoration. The upheld DMCA claim will not count toward the repeat infringer policy (Section 8) if the content is ultimately restored.

6.5 Warning About Counter-Notifications

Filing a counter-notification is a serious legal act. By filing a counter-notification, you are consenting to the jurisdiction of a federal court and agreeing to accept service of process. If the original complainant files a lawsuit, you may be required to defend your position in court. We strongly recommend consulting with an attorney before filing a counter-notification.

Filing a false counter-notification constitutes perjury under federal law. If you knowingly materially misrepresent that material was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may be liable for damages, including costs and attorney's fees.

7. Record Keeping

7.1 Retention of DMCA Records

All DMCA takedown notices, counter-notifications, and related correspondence are retained as permanent legal records, regardless of the outcome. This includes:

• The full text of the takedown notice and counter-notification
• The complainant's name, email address, and any other contact information provided
• The content creator's wallet address and any identifying information
• The content ID, URL, and description of the allegedly infringing material
• The decision made (upheld, rejected, or restored via counter-notification)
• The date of each action taken
• Any correspondence between parties

7.2 Purpose of Retention

Records are retained for the following purposes:

• Enforcement of our repeat infringer policy
• Compliance with legal obligations and potential litigation
• Defense against claims of contributory infringement
• Identification of patterns of abuse (both infringement and false claims)
• Transparency reporting

7.3 Records Survive Content Deletion

DMCA records are retained even if the associated content is subsequently deleted by the creator, the creator's wallet is banned, or the content expires. These records exist independently of the content and are maintained as part of our legal compliance obligations.

8. Repeat Infringer Policy

8.1 Policy Statement

In accordance with 17 U.S.C. § 512(i), Monerixa has adopted and reasonably implements a policy that provides for the termination, in appropriate circumstances, of users who are repeat infringers. A "repeat infringer" is a user whose wallet has been the subject of multiple upheld DMCA claims.

8.2 Thresholds

• First upheld claim — The infringing content is removed. The creator receives a notification and warning about the repeat infringer policy.
• Second upheld claim — The infringing content is removed. The creator receives a final warning that one additional upheld claim will result in a permanent wallet ban.
• Third upheld claim — The creator's wallet is permanently banned from uploading content to the Platform. All existing content from the banned wallet may be reviewed and removed at Monerixa's discretion.

8.3 Counting Claims

Only upheld DMCA claims count toward the repeat infringer thresholds. Rejected claims and claims where content is restored via valid counter-notification do not count. Multiple claims regarding the same content by the same complainant count as a single claim. Claims that are withdrawn by the complainant before a decision is made do not count.

8.4 Circumvention

Creators who attempt to circumvent the repeat infringer policy by creating new wallets after being banned will be subject to additional enforcement action. We track patterns of behavior, content characteristics, and other signals to identify ban evasion. Any new wallets identified as belonging to a banned repeat infringer will be immediately banned without warning.

8.5 Egregious Infringement

In cases of particularly egregious infringement (e.g., uploading large quantities of clearly pirated content, operating a systematic infringement operation, or uploading content despite a known and active court order), Monerixa reserves the right to permanently ban a wallet on the first upheld claim, without regard to the graduated thresholds described above.

9. False Claims and Misuse

9.1 Penalties for False DMCA Notices

Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material is infringing, or that material was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, shall be liable for any damages, including costs and attorney's fees, incurred by the alleged infringer, the copyright owner or its licensee, or the service provider, who is injured by such misrepresentation.

9.2 Abuse of DMCA Process

We take the integrity of the DMCA process seriously. Abuse of the DMCA takedown system includes but is not limited to:

• Filing takedown notices for content you do not own the copyright to
• Filing takedown notices to suppress competition, criticism, commentary, or speech you disagree with
• Filing takedown notices as a form of harassment or retaliation against a creator
• Automated or mass filing of notices without individual review of each claim
• Filing notices for content that clearly constitutes fair use

Complainants who are identified as filing abusive or fraudulent DMCA notices may be blocked from submitting future notices, reported to relevant authorities, and may face legal liability under § 512(f).

9.3 Penalties for False Counter-Notifications

Content creators who file false counter-notifications face the same legal liability for perjury under § 512(f). Additionally, a false counter-notification may result in additional enforcement actions on the Platform, including content removal and wallet bans, in addition to any legal consequences.

10. Safe Harbor

Monerixa operates as an online service provider under 17 U.S.C. § 512(c). We do not monitor, pre-screen, or edit user-uploaded content. We provide the Platform infrastructure and tools; creators are solely responsible for the content they upload. Our compliance with the DMCA safe harbor provisions includes:

• Designation of an agent to receive notifications of claimed infringement (registered with the U.S. Copyright Office).
• Expeditious removal of or disabling access to material that is claimed to be infringing upon notification by the copyright holder.
• Adoption and reasonable implementation of a policy for termination of repeat infringers.
• Accommodation of and non-interference with standard technical measures used by copyright owners to identify or protect copyrighted works.

Nothing in this Policy is intended to waive or limit Monerixa's rights under the DMCA safe harbor provisions or any other applicable law.

11. International Copyright

11.1 Non-U.S. Copyright Holders

While this Policy is based on U.S. law (the DMCA), we also accept and process copyright infringement reports from copyright holders outside the United States. Non-U.S. copyright holders should submit claims using the same process described in Section 3, providing equivalent information to the DMCA requirements. We will evaluate such claims under applicable law, including the Berne Convention and relevant local copyright laws.

11.2 EU Copyright Directive

For copyright holders in the European Union, we also recognize claims under the EU Copyright Directive (Directive 2019/790), including claims related to press publisher rights (Article 15) and the value gap provision (Article 17). EU-based complainants may reference these provisions in their takedown requests.

11.3 Other International Frameworks

We make reasonable efforts to honor valid copyright claims under the laws of other jurisdictions, including but not limited to the Copyright Act of Canada, the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (United Kingdom), the Copyright Act of Australia, and equivalent legislation in other countries. Claims should be submitted through the standard process with references to the applicable legal framework.

12. Blockchain Considerations

Because Monerixa operates on the Solana blockchain, copyright holders should be aware of the following:

• Content removal is effective — While blockchain transaction records are immutable, the actual content (files, text, links) is stored off-chain on Monerixa's servers and can be fully removed in response to valid DMCA claims.
• Transaction records persist — Records that a payment was made for content will remain on the blockchain even after the content is removed. These records do not contain the copyrighted material itself.
• Pseudonymous infringers — Because creators are identified by wallet address rather than real-world identity, copyright holders pursuing further legal action may need to use blockchain analysis or legal discovery processes to identify infringers.
• Payments are not reversed — DMCA-related content removal does not trigger automatic payment reversals. Payments made prior to content removal are governed by the blockchain's finality rules. Copyright holders seeking damages must pursue separate legal action against the infringer.

13. Relationship to Other Policies

This DMCA Policy works in conjunction with other Monerixa policies:

• Content Policy — Defines all prohibited content categories, including but not limited to copyright infringement. See Content Policy.
• Terms of Service — Governs the overall relationship between users and the Platform. See Terms of Service.
• Privacy Policy — Describes how we handle personal information, including information collected through DMCA submissions. See Privacy Policy.

Content that violates both this DMCA Policy and the Content Policy may be subject to enforcement actions under both policies simultaneously. For example, a repeat copyright infringer may be banned under the repeat infringer policy (this Policy) and also under the Content Policy's enforcement provisions.

14. Limitations

While we make good faith efforts to process DMCA claims fairly and promptly, copyright holders should understand the following limitations:

• We are not able to make definitive legal determinations regarding copyright ownership or fair use. Our review process involves good faith assessment based on available information.
• We cannot guarantee that infringing content will not be re-uploaded by the same or different users after removal.
• We do not proactively scan uploaded content for copyright infringement. Our process is notice-and-takedown as described in this Policy.
• We cannot reverse blockchain transactions or prevent the infringer from receiving cryptocurrency payments that occurred prior to content removal.
• Our ability to identify or contact pseudonymous users is limited to the information we have on file (primarily wallet addresses and IP addresses where available).

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this DMCA Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, our practices, or the Platform's operations. Changes become effective immediately upon posting the revised Policy with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage copyright holders and content creators to review this Policy periodically.

16. Contact

For DMCA-related inquiries, please contact:

For general legal inquiries not related to copyright, please contact: legal@monerixa.com