DMCA Copyright Policy
1. Our Commitment to Copyright Protection
HexDecoder is committed to complying with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and other applicable copyright laws. We respect the rights of copyright holders and will respond to valid notices of copyright infringement.
2. Notice of Copyright Infringement
If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement on HexDecoder, please provide our Copyright Agent with the following information:
Required Information:
- Identification of the copyrighted work: A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed, or if multiple works are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works.
- Identification of the infringing material: A description of where the material you claim is infringing is located on HexDecoder, with enough detail for us to locate it (e.g., specific URL).
- Contact information: Your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
- 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.
- Accuracy statement: 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.
- Signature: Your physical or electronic signature.
3. How to Submit a DMCA Notice
Send your DMCA notice to our designated Copyright Agent:
Copyright Agent Contact:
Email: dmca@hexdecoder.com
Subject Line: "DMCA Takedown Notice"
Mail: HexDecoder DMCA Agent
[Your Company Address]
4. Counter-Notification
If you believe that your content was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification with our Copyright Agent.
Counter-Notice Requirements:
- Your physical or electronic signature
- Identification of the material that was removed and its location before removal
- A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed by mistake or misidentification
- Your name, address, telephone number, and a statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for your address
- A statement that you will accept service of process from the person who filed the original DMCA notice
5. Repeat Infringer Policy
HexDecoder will, in appropriate circumstances, terminate the accounts of users who are repeat infringers of copyright.
6. Important Notes About User Data
User-Generated Content Clarification
Important: HexDecoder does not store user-generated content. All encoding and decoding operations occur in the user's browser. We do not have access to or store any data that users encode or decode.
DMCA notices should only relate to content we actually host, such as:
- Text content on our website pages
- Images or graphics we display
- Educational content in our guides
- Code examples in documentation
7. False Claims
Please note that under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity is infringing may be subject to liability for damages, including costs and attorneys' fees.
8. Processing Timeline
Upon receipt of a valid DMCA notice:
- We will review the notice for completeness
- Valid notices will be processed within 7-10 business days
- Infringing material will be removed or disabled
- The alleged infringer will be notified of the removal
9. Good Faith Communication
Before filing a DMCA notice, we encourage you to:
- Contact us directly via our contact form
- Attempt to resolve the issue informally
- Verify that the content is actually hosted on our servers
Many issues can be resolved more quickly through direct communication.
10. Educational Use and Fair Use
HexDecoder provides educational content and tools. Some uses may qualify as fair use under copyright law, including:
- Educational purposes
- Technical documentation
- Code examples for learning
Fair use will be considered when evaluating DMCA notices.
11. International Copyright
While we comply with the DMCA (US law), we also respect international copyright laws. Notices from non-US copyright holders will be considered under applicable international copyright treaties.
12. Modifications to This Policy
We reserve the right to modify this DMCA policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page.
13. Contact Information
For questions about this DMCA policy or copyright issues:
- DMCA Notices: dmca@hexdecoder.com
- General Questions: legal@hexdecoder.com
- Contact Form: Contact Us
14. Additional Resources
For more information about the DMCA:
Not Legal Advice
This policy provides information about our DMCA procedures but does not constitute legal advice. If you need legal advice regarding copyright matters, please consult with an attorney.