DMCA & Copyright Policy

Chantcds respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users, suppliers, partners, and content contributors associated with chantcds.com to do the same.

This DMCA & Copyright Policy explains how copyright owners or their authorized representatives in the United States, Canada, and internationally may submit notifications concerning material that they believe infringes their legally protected copyright.

This policy provides a structured and legally compliant takedown and counter-notification process under the United States Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512) and the Canadian Notice-and-Notice framework under the Canadian Copyright Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42).

Summary

Store: Chantcds

Website: chantcds.com

Applicable Jurisdictions: United States and Canada

Policy Scope: Copyright infringement notices, takedown procedures, and counter-notices

Claim Method: Written notice by email to [email protected]

Designated Address: 51 Oakland Ave, Farmington, CT 06032-1720, United States

Required Information: Identification of copyrighted work, specific URLs on chantcds.com, claimant verification details, good-faith declarations, and signature

Counter-Notice Availability: Provided for content mistakenly removed or disabled

Support Hours: Monday–Saturday, 8:00 AM–7:00 PM Eastern Time (ET)

1. Copyright Policy & Standards

Chantcds honors intellectual property laws and does not knowingly publish, host, or distribute copyright-infringing content on chantcds.com.

If you are a copyright holder or an agent thereof and believe that any visual, textual, or digital material accessible through our store infringes upon your copyright rights, you may submit a formal notification as described herein.

2. Scope of Protected Media

This copyright procedure governs works displayed on our website, including:

• Original product photography and catalog lookbooks
• Graphic illustrations, banners, and digital marketing artwork
• Original product descriptions, editorial articles, and web copywriting
• Promotional videos and multimedia presentations

Non-copyright intellectual property disputes (such as trademarks, logos, registered patents, or brand trade dress) are processed separately under our Intellectual Property Claim Policy.

3. Submission of Copyright Notices (US DMCA & Canadian Notice-and-Notice)

Send written notifications directly to our compliance agent:
Email: [email protected]

Mailing Address:

Chantcds Copyright Agent

51 Oakland Ave

Farmington, CT 06032-1720

United States

Please include an explicit subject line such as: Copyright Infringement Notice - [Your Name / Brand]

4. Required Information in an Infringement Notice

To ensure compliance with 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3) and Canadian copyright guidelines, notices must include:

• A. Identification of Copyrighted Work: Description of the copyrighted work, URL to the original source, publication date, and registration number (with the U.S. Copyright Office, Canadian Intellectual Property Office - CIPO, or equivalent) if registered.
• B. Identification of Infringing Material: Specific URLs on chantcds.com where the disputed material is published, accompanied by screenshots or descriptive details sufficient to locate the content.
• C. Claimant Contact Information: Full legal name, corporate title (if acting for a business), physical street address, valid email address, and direct telephone number.
• D. Good-Faith Statement: A statement asserting: "I 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."
• E. Penalty of Perjury & Accuracy Statement: A statement asserting: "I declare, under penalty of perjury, that the information in this notification is accurate, and that I am the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed."
• F. Signature: A physical or electronic signature (e.g., typed full legal name) of the copyright owner or authorized agent.

5. Review and Expeditious Takedown Procedures

Upon receipt of a complete notice satisfying statutory requirements, Chantcds will:

• Promptly assess the claim and verify the identified URLs.
• Expeditiously disable access to or remove the disputed content from chantcds.com.
• Notify the content contributor, manufacturer, or internal merchandiser of the removal action.
• Forward notice details where required under Canada's Notice-and-Notice framework.

6. Counter-Notification Process

If you believe content you provided was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification (such as possessing a valid license, manufacturing rights, or fair dealing/fair use status), you may submit a formal counter-notification to [email protected].

Your counter-notification must contain:

• Your full name, address, phone number, and email.
• Identification of the removed material and the specific URL before removal.
• A statement under penalty of perjury: "I state 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."
• A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the federal district court for your judicial district (or the federal district of Connecticut if located outside the US), and agreeing to accept service of process from the original complaining party.
• Your physical or electronic signature.

7. Restoration of Material

If a valid counter-notification is received, a copy will be forwarded to the original complaining claimant. Under US copyright law, the removed content may be restored within 10 to 14 business days following receipt of the counter-notice, unless the original claimant provides notice of having filed a court action seeking a restraining order against the content.

8. Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with 17 U.S.C. § 512(i) and standard digital copyright compliance, Chantcds enforces a repeat infringer policy. We reserve the right to permanently terminate supplier agreements, vendor access, or product lines repeatedly implicated in copyright infringements.

9. Prohibition Against False Claims

Under Section 512(f) of the U.S. Copyright Act, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity is infringing may be subject to liability for statutory damages, court costs, and attorneys' fees incurred by the alleged infringer or service provider.

10. Contact Information

For DMCA notices, copyright inquiries, or counter-claims, contact:

Store: Chantcds

Website: chantcds.com

Address: 51 Oakland Ave, Farmington, CT 06032-1720, United States

Email: [email protected]

Support Hours: Monday–Saturday, 8:00 AM–7:00 PM Eastern Time (ET)

Farmington, Connecticut follows Eastern Time (ET), observing Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) as applicable throughout the year.