DMCA Policy

Copyright Protection
& Takedown Policy

AzureVoice respects intellectual property rights and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), 17 U.S.C. § 512. This page explains how to submit a valid takedown notice and what to expect from our process.

Last updated: January 2025

Overview

AzureVoice is a music rights management platform that enables artists, labels, and rights holders to register, protect, and monetise their intellectual property. We take copyright infringement seriously and have designated an agent to receive notifications of claimed infringement in accordance with the DMCA.

If you believe that content available on or through AzureVoice infringes your copyright, you may submit a written notification pursuant to 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3). Upon receipt of a complete and valid notice, we will act expeditiously to remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material.

Important: Submitting a false or misleading DMCA notice is a violation of federal law and may result in civil liability under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f). Only submit a notice if you are the copyright owner or authorised to act on their behalf.

Filing a Takedown Notice

To file a DMCA takedown notice, send a written communication to our designated DMCA agent at dmca@azurevoice.com. Your notice must include all of the elements listed in the Requirements section below.

Incomplete notices will not be acted upon. We recommend reviewing the requirements carefully before submitting to avoid delays.

Notice Requirements

A valid DMCA takedown notice must include all of the following elements as required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3):

01

Identification of the Copyrighted Work

A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed. If multiple works are covered by a single notification, provide a representative list.

02

Identification of the Infringing Material

A description of the material you claim is infringing and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate it — including the specific URL or page where the material appears.

03

Your Contact Information

Your full legal name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address so we can contact you regarding your notice.

04

Good Faith Statement

A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorised by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.

05

Accuracy Statement

A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorised to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

06

Physical or Electronic Signature

A physical or electronic signature of a person authorised to act on behalf of the owner of the exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

Counter-Notice Procedure

If you believe your content was removed as a result of a mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notice under 17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(3). A valid counter-notice must include:

Your full legal name, address, telephone number, and email address.
Identification of the material that was removed and the location where it appeared before removal.
A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification.
A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located (or any judicial district if outside the US).
Your physical or electronic signature.

Upon receipt of 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 at our discretion.

Our Process

1

Receipt

Within 24 hours

We acknowledge receipt of your notice and assign a case reference number.

2

Review

1–2 business days

Our team reviews the notice for completeness and validity under 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3).

3

Action

Within 3 business days

If the notice is valid, we remove or disable access to the identified material and notify the affected user.

4

Counter

10–14 business days

The affected user has the opportunity to submit a counter-notice. We forward it to you if received.

5

Resolution

As applicable

If no court action is filed within the counter-notice window, we may restore the material.

Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with 17 U.S.C. § 512(i), AzureVoice maintains a policy of terminating accounts of users who are determined to be repeat infringers. A user may be considered a repeat infringer if:

  • Two or more valid DMCA notices have been received regarding content uploaded by the user.
  • The user has been found to have uploaded content they do not own or have rights to on multiple occasions.
  • The user has submitted fraudulent counter-notices or otherwise abused the DMCA process.

Account termination under this policy is at AzureVoice's sole discretion and may occur without prior warning in cases of egregious or wilful infringement.

Abuse & Misuse

Knowingly submitting a false DMCA notice is a serious legal matter. Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material is infringing may be subject to liability for damages, including costs and attorneys' fees.

AzureVoice reserves the right to report abusive or fraudulent DMCA notices to the appropriate authorities and to seek damages on behalf of affected users.

Designated DMCA Agent

All DMCA notices and counter-notices must be sent to our designated agent:

AzureVoice DMCA Agent

AzureVoice Music Rights Management

dmca@azurevoice.com

For general legal matters unrelated to DMCA, contact legal@azurevoice.com. For all other enquiries, visit our Contact page.