Reporting an Infringement on Hoddy Inc.
Step 1: Identify the Infringement
- Determine the Type of Infringement: Understand whether it’s copyright infringement, trademark violation, privacy violation, or another form of intellectual property rights abuse.
- Gather Evidence: Collect all necessary evidence, such as screenshots, URLs, or any other proof that demonstrates the infringement. For copyright issues, you might need to provide proof of ownership.
Step 2: Prepare Your Report
- Fill Out the Infringement Report Form:
- Navigate to the Hoddy Support page or directly to the infringement reporting section if available.
- Use the provided form to report the infringement. If there’s no specific form:
- Subject Line: Clearly state “Infringement Report – [Type of Infringement].”
- Body of the Report:
- Your Contact Information: Provide your full name, email address, and if applicable, your Hoddy username.
- Description of Infringement: Describe the infringement in detail. Include when and where you noticed the infringement.
- Location of Infringement: Provide the exact location of the infringing content within Hoddy (e.g., user profile, specific message or story).
- Evidence: Attach or link to the evidence you’ve gathered.
- Statement of Authority: If you’re representing the rights holder, include your authority to act on their behalf.
- For Copyright Claims:
- Include a statement that you 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.
- Include a statement that the information in your report 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.
Step 3: Submit Your Report
- Submit via Email or Form:
- Email your report to [email protected] or use any online form provided by Hoddy for reporting infringements.
- Make sure all information is accurate and complete before submission.
Step 4: Await Confirmation
- Confirmation: You should receive an acknowledgment email from Hoddy confirming receipt of your report. Keep this for your records.
Step 5: Hoddy’s Review Process
- Review: Hoddy will review your claim. This process might take several days depending on the complexity of the case.
- Communication: Hoddy might contact you for further information or clarification if needed.
Step 6: Action Taken
- Decision: Hoddy will decide whether to take action based on your report:
- Remove Content: If the claim is valid, Hoddy might remove the infringing content or disable access to it.
- Account Action: In severe cases, this might include account suspension or termination.
- Notification: Both the complainant and the alleged infringer will be informed of the actions taken.
Step 7: Possible Counter-Notice
- Counter-Notice: The user accused of infringement might file a counter-notice if they believe the content was removed mistakenly.
- If a counter-notice is filed, Hoddy will notify you, and the content might be restored unless you take legal action within a specified timeframe (usually 10 business days).
Step 8: Follow Up
- Monitor: Keep an eye on the situation to ensure the infringement does not reoccur.
- Support: If you need further assistance or have additional evidence, don’t hesitate to contact Hoddy support again.
Important Notes:
- False claims can lead to legal consequences; only report if you genuinely believe there’s an infringement.
- Hoddy acts as an intermediary and does not guarantee outcomes but will handle reports in good faith according to its policies and applicable law.
This process should be adapted based on any specific procedures Hoddy Inc. might have in place for dealing with different types of infringements.