Copyright Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Song Lyrics Genius. We are committed to respecting the intellectual property rights of others and expect the same from our users. This Copyright Policy outlines how we handle copyright issues on our platform, including how we respond to copyright infringement claims and the rights and responsibilities of users and copyright holders.

1. Copyright Compliance

Song Lyrics Genius is a platform dedicated to providing information about song lyrics and music artists. We respect all intellectual property laws and adhere to the principles of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and other applicable copyright laws.

We do not claim ownership of the song lyrics, images, or any other content that is uploaded or shared on our website by users or third parties unless explicitly stated. All such content remains the property of their respective owners.

2. User-Generated Content

Users of Song Lyrics Genius may submit, post, or display content, including but not limited to song lyrics, comments, and other related materials. By submitting content to our platform, users affirm that they have the legal right to share that content and that it does not infringe on the copyrights of others.

Users grant Song Lyrics Genius a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, distribute, and modify the content they submit for the purposes of operating and improving the platform.

3. Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe that any content on Song Lyrics Genius infringes your copyright, you may submit a notification of infringement pursuant to the DMCA. To be effective, your notification must include:

  1. A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.
  2. Identification of the copyrighted work(s) claimed to have been infringed.
  3. Identification of the material that is claimed to be 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.
  4. Contact information for the complaining party, such as an address, telephone number, and, if available, an email address.
  5. A statement that the complaining party has 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.
  6. A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

Please send your DMCA notice via THIS FORM

Upon receipt of a valid notification, we will take appropriate action, which may include removing or disabling access to the allegedly infringing material.

4. Counter-Notification Procedure

If you believe that your content was mistakenly removed or disabled due to a copyright infringement notice, you may file a counter-notification with us. The counter-notification must include:

  1. Your physical or electronic signature.
  2. Identification of the material that has been removed or disabled and the location where the material appeared before it was removed or disabled.
  3. 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.
  4. Your name, address, and telephone number, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in your district or, if you are outside the United States, the jurisdiction of the federal court in the district where Song Lyrics Genius is located, and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notification or an agent of such person.

Please send your counter-notification to the contact details provided above.

If we receive a valid counter-notification, we may restore the removed or disabled material, unless the original complainant files a lawsuit against you within ten business days.

5. Repeat Infringers

In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable laws, Song Lyrics Genius will terminate, in appropriate circumstances, users who are deemed to be repeat infringers. We also reserve the right to terminate users or remove content based on a single instance of infringement.

6. Modifications to the Copyright Policy

Song Lyrics Genius reserves the right to modify this Copyright Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the platform following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Copyright Policy or if you need to report an infringement, please contact us via THIS FORM

Thank you for using Song Lyrics Genius. We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring that our platform remains a space where creativity and respect for intellectual property coexist.