DMCA

Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Notice and Takedown Procedure

This Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Notice and Takedown Procedure outlines the steps and guidelines for reporting copyright infringement on the website http://application-nsfas.org.za (referred to as “the website”). We take copyright violations seriously and are committed to promptly addressing and resolving any alleged infringements.

Notification of Copyright Infringement

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used or displayed on the website without proper authorization, you (the copyright owner or an authorized agent) may submit a written notice of copyright infringement to the designated DMCA Agent via collegesniche@gmail.com. Please ensure that your notice complies with all the requirements of the DMCA, as described below.

DMCA Notice Requirements

To file a valid DMCA notice, please ensure that it includes the following information:

  • A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or an authorized representative.
  • Identification of the copyrighted work(s) claimed to have been infringed.
  • Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, along with information reasonably sufficient to permit the website to locate the material.
  • Contact information, including your address, telephone number, and email address.
  • 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.
  • A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

Action on Copyright Infringement Notices

Upon receipt of a valid DMCA notice that meets the requirements outlined above, we will take the following actions:

  • Promptly remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material.
  • Notify the alleged infringer of the DMCA notice and the removal or disabling of the material.
  • Provide the alleged infringer with an opportunity to submit a counter-notification in accordance with the DMCA.

Counter-Notification Procedure

If the alleged infringer believes that the material was removed or disabled as a result of a mistake or misidentification, they may submit a counter-notification. To file a counter-notification, please provide the following information:

  • A physical or electronic signature of the alleged infringer.
  • 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 was disabled.
  • A statement under penalty of perjury that the alleged infringer has a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.
  • The alleged infringer’s name, address, and telephone number, and a statement that the alleged infringer consents to the jurisdiction of the federal court for the judicial district in which the address is located, or if the alleged infringer’s address is outside of the United States, for any judicial district in which the service provider may be found, and that the alleged infringer will accept service of process from the person who provided notification or an agent of such person.

Contact Information for DMCA Notices and Counter-Notices

All DMCA notices and counter-notices should be sent to the designated DMCA Agent listed above via email, mail, or fax. Please ensure that your communication includes all the necessary information as outlined in this notice.

Changes to this DMCA Notice and Takedown Procedure

We reserve the right to update and modify this DMCA Notice and Takedown Procedure as necessary. Any changes will be posted on this page.

By submitting a DMCA notice or counter-notification, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this DMCA Notice and Takedown Procedure and agree to its terms.