DMCA Policy – HomeSmith

At HomeSmith, we respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. This DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) Policy describes how we respond to copyright infringement claims and what steps you can take if you believe your work has been used improperly on our site.

1. What is a DMCA Notice?

A DMCA Notice is a formal notification sent to the website owner or service provider when copyrighted material is posted online without permission. It allows copyright holders to request removal of infringing content in compliance with US law.

2. How to Submit a DMCA Notice

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been posted on HomeSmith without authorization, please submit a DMCA Notice to our designated Copyright Agent. Your notice should include:

• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed.
• Identification of the infringing material and its location on the HomeSmith website.
• Your contact information (name, address, phone number, email).
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is unauthorized.
• A statement under penalty of perjury that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner.
• Your electronic or physical signature.

Send your DMCA Notice to:

Email: dmca@homesmith.site
Mailing Address: HomeSmith, 123 Main Street, City, State, ZIP, USA

3. Counter-Notification

If your content has been removed due to a DMCA notice and you believe it was removed in error, you may submit a Counter-Notification. Include:

• Identification of the removed content and its location before removal.
• Your contact information and statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the content was removed in error.
• Your electronic or physical signature.

After receiving a valid counter-notification, HomeSmith may restore the content unless the original claimant files a legal action within the required timeframe under DMCA law.

4. Repeat Infringer Policy

HomeSmith respects copyright and prohibits repeated infringement. Users who repeatedly post infringing content may have their accounts terminated or access to the site restricted in accordance with our Terms & Conditions.

5. FAQs About Our DMCA Policy

Q1: Who can file a DMCA notice?

Only copyright owners or authorized agents can file a valid DMCA notice against content that infringes on their rights.

Q2: How long does it take to remove infringing content?

Once a valid notice is received, HomeSmith reviews the claim and typically removes or disables access to infringing content within 24–72 hours.

Q3: Can I dispute a DMCA removal?

Yes, you can submit a Counter-Notification as explained above. HomeSmith will review and respond according to DMCA regulations.

Q4: Does DMCA apply to content outside the US?

While DMCA is a US law, HomeSmith follows it to ensure compliance for all content hosted on US servers or targeting US audiences.

Q5: How can I contact HomeSmith for DMCA issues?

Contact our Copyright Agent at dmca@homesmith.site with your DMCA notice or counter-notice.

6. Additional Resources

• Privacy Policy – Learn how HomeSmith handles personal data.
• Terms & Conditions – Rules governing user behavior and content submission.
• US Copyright Office DMCA Guidance

HomeSmith is committed to protecting intellectual property and maintaining a safe, compliant environment for our US users and content creators.