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DMCA COMPLIANCE POLICY

Reel Iron
Website: https://reeliron.tv/
Effective Date: June 1, 2026
Last Updated: June 1, 2026

1. Purpose

Reel Iron (“Reel Iron,” “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users of our website, services, applications, and related platforms (collectively, the “Services”) to do the same.

This Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) Compliance Policy is adopted pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. § 512, and establishes procedures for reporting alleged copyright infringement, responding to valid notices, processing counter-notifications, maintaining safe harbor protections, and terminating repeat infringers where appropriate. (Legal Information Institute)

2. Designated DMCA Agent

Notifications of claimed copyright infringement and counter-notifications should be directed to our designated DMCA Agent:

DMCA Agent
Carl Staffel
Reel Iron
Trophy Club, Texas, United States
Email: ca**@******on.tv

Reel Iron may update its designated agent information at any time. Users should consult the most recent version of this Policy for current contact information.

3. Submitting a Copyright Infringement Notice

If you believe that material available through the Services infringes a copyright that you own or are authorized to enforce, you may submit a written DMCA takedown notice.

To be effective, a notice must substantially include the following:

A. Identification of the Copyrighted Work

A description of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or if multiple copyrighted works are covered by a single notice, a representative list of such works.

B. Identification of the Allegedly Infringing Material

A description sufficient to allow Reel Iron to locate the material, including:

  • Exact URL(s) of the allegedly infringing content;

  • Screenshots where appropriate;

  • Title or identifying information of the content;

  • Any additional information reasonably necessary to locate the material.

C. Contact Information

Provide:

  • Full legal name;

  • Mailing address;

  • Telephone number;

  • Email address.

D. Good Faith Statement

A statement substantially in the following form:

“I have a good faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.”

E. Accuracy and Authority Statement

A statement substantially in the following form:

“I swear, under penalty of perjury, that the information contained in this notification is accurate and that I am the copyright owner or am authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.”

F. Signature

A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative. (Bridgewater College)

4. Processing of Takedown Notices

Upon receipt of a facially valid DMCA notice, Reel Iron may:

  1. Review the notice for compliance;

  2. Remove or disable access to the identified material;

  3. Notify the affected user;

  4. Preserve relevant records;

  5. Take additional action deemed appropriate under applicable law.

Reel Iron reserves the right to remove or disable access to content at its sole discretion where copyright concerns appear credible.

5. Counter-Notification Procedure

If material was removed or disabled as a result of a DMCA notice and the affected user believes the material was removed by mistake or misidentification, the user may submit a counter-notification.

A valid counter-notification must include:

A. Signature

A physical or electronic signature of the user.

B. Identification of Removed Material

Identification of the material removed or disabled and its location before removal.

C. Good Faith Statement

A statement substantially in the following form:

“I swear under penalty of perjury that I have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.”

D. Contact Information

Provide:

  • Full legal name;

  • Mailing address;

  • Telephone number;

  • Email address.

E. Jurisdiction Consent

A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which the address is located, or if outside the United States, consenting to jurisdiction in a federal judicial district where Reel Iron may be found, and agreeing to accept service of process from the complaining party or its agent. (SFMOMA)

6. Restoration of Material

Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, Reel Iron may forward the counter-notification to the original claimant.

Unless the claimant notifies Reel Iron that a legal action seeking a court order has been filed regarding the disputed content, Reel Iron may restore the material no sooner than ten (10) business days and no later than fourteen (14) business days following receipt of the counter-notification. (U.S. Copyright Office)

7. Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with the requirements of 17 U.S.C. § 512, Reel Iron maintains and reasonably implements a policy providing for termination of users who repeatedly infringe copyrights. (Legal Information Institute)

Factors considered may include:

  • Number of infringement notices received;

  • Frequency of violations;

  • Severity of violations;

  • Evidence of willful misconduct;

  • Abuse of the counter-notification process.

Reel Iron reserves the right to suspend or permanently terminate accounts, memberships, subscriptions, or access privileges at its sole discretion where repeat infringement is reasonably determined.

8. Safe Harbor Compliance

Reel Iron seeks to maintain eligibility for applicable DMCA safe harbor protections.

To support compliance, Reel Iron may:

  • Designate and maintain a registered DMCA Agent;

  • Respond expeditiously to compliant notices;

  • Maintain a repeat infringer policy;

  • Accommodate standard technical copyright protection measures where applicable;

  • Remove or disable access to allegedly infringing material upon receiving valid notices. (Legal Information Institute)

Nothing in this Policy shall be interpreted as creating any obligation for Reel Iron to actively monitor user activity or proactively search for infringement.

9. Misrepresentations

Any person who knowingly misrepresents:

  • That material is infringing; or

  • That material was removed by mistake or misidentification,

may be subject to liability under applicable law.

Reel Iron reserves the right to pursue remedies available under law for fraudulent, abusive, or bad-faith notices or counter-notifications.

10. Record Retention

Reel Iron may retain records relating to:

  • DMCA notices;

  • Counter-notifications;

  • Correspondence;

  • Account actions;

  • Removal and restoration decisions;

  • Repeat infringer determinations.

Such records may be retained for a period reasonably necessary to:

  • Comply with legal obligations;

  • Preserve evidence;

  • Defend legal claims;

  • Enforce this Policy.

Retention periods may be extended where litigation, investigations, or legal holds apply.

11. Indemnification

Any person submitting a DMCA notice or counter-notification agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Reel Iron, its owners, officers, employees, contractors, affiliates, successors, and agents from and against claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from:

  • False or inaccurate statements;

  • Misrepresentations;

  • Bad-faith submissions; or

  • Violations of applicable law.

Indemnification Carve-Out

This indemnification obligation shall not apply to the extent a claim arises from Reel Iron’s own gross negligence, willful misconduct, or violation of applicable law.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Reel Iron shall not be liable for:

  • Removal of content in response to a DMCA notice;

  • Restoration of content following a counter-notification;

  • Suspension or termination of user accounts;

  • Delays associated with processing copyright complaints;

  • Actions taken in good-faith compliance with applicable copyright laws.

13. No Legal Advice

This Policy is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Users are encouraged to consult qualified legal counsel regarding copyright disputes.

14. Severability

If any provision of this Policy is determined to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. Governing Law

This Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Any dispute arising under or relating to this Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Texas, except where federal copyright law provides otherwise.

16. Modifications to This Policy

Reel Iron reserves the right to modify this Policy at any time.

Changes become effective immediately upon posting unless otherwise stated. Continued use of the Services following publication of a revised Policy constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

17. Revision History

Version Date Description
1.0 June 1, 2026 Initial DMCA Compliance Policy

18. Contact Information

Questions regarding this DMCA Compliance Policy may be directed to:

Reel Iron
Trophy Club, Texas, United States
Email: ca**@******on.tv

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