Last Updated: November 1, 2025
⚖️ Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Compliance
SmartToolzy respects the intellectual property rights of others and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
1. Introduction
SmartToolzy (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) and other applicable copyright laws.
This policy outlines the procedures for reporting copyright infringement on our website and how we handle such claims.
Note: As a file conversion service, we process user-uploaded files temporarily and do not host or store content permanently. However, we take copyright infringement seriously and will respond to valid DMCA notices.
2. Reporting Copyright Infringement
If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement and is accessible through our service, you may notify our copyright agent as set forth in the DMCA.
DMCA Takedown Notice Requirements
To be effective, your infringement notification must include the following information in writing:
Physical or Electronic Signature
A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
Identification of Copyrighted Work
Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or if multiple works are covered, a representative list of such works.
Identification of Infringing Material
Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material.
Contact Information
Information reasonably sufficient to permit us to contact the complaining party, such as address, telephone number, and email address.
Good Faith Belief
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.
Accuracy Statement
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.
Submission Process
Please send your DMCA takedown notice to our designated copyright agent:
Processing Time
We typically respond to valid DMCA notices within 2-5 business days. Upon receiving a valid notice, we will remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material.
3. Counter-Notification Procedure
If you believe that your material was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification.
Counter-Notice Requirements
To be effective, your counter-notification must be a written communication that includes the following:
- Your physical or electronic signature
- Identification of the material that has been removed or disabled and the location where the material appeared before it was removed or disabled
- 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
- Your name, address, and telephone number, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located, or if your address is outside of the United States, for any judicial district in which we may be found, and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided notification under DMCA 512 subsection (c)(1)(c) or an agent of such person
⚠️ Important Warning
Filing a counter-notification may lead to legal proceedings between you and the complaining party. Be aware that there may be adverse legal consequences if you make a false or bad faith allegation by using this process.
4. Repeat Infringer Policy
In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable law, SmartToolzy has adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances and at our sole discretion, users who are deemed to be repeat infringers.
Policy Details
- We may terminate user accounts that receive multiple valid DMCA complaints
- We reserve the right to terminate accounts for a single severe infringement
- We maintain records of DMCA notices for repeat infringer identification
- Termination decisions are made at our sole discretion
5. Service Provider Status
SmartToolzy is a service provider as defined in the DMCA. We provide automated file conversion tools and do not actively monitor user-uploaded content.
Our Role
- We act as an intermediary for file processing
- We do not permanently host or store user content
- All uploaded files are automatically deleted within 1 hour
- We respond expeditiously to valid DMCA notices
- We designate a copyright agent to receive DMCA notices
6. False Claims
Please note that under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity is infringing may be subject to liability.
Consequences of False Claims
Filing a false DMCA claim may result in:
- Legal liability for damages
- Court costs and attorney fees
- Potential criminal penalties for perjury
- Loss of credibility with service providers
Please ensure that your copyright claim is valid and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner before submitting a DMCA notice.
7. Designated Copyright Agent
SmartToolzy has designated the following agent to receive notifications of claimed copyright infringement:
Copyright Agent
Note: Please use the email address above only for copyright infringement notices. For other inquiries, please use our contact form.
8. International Copyright
While the DMCA is a United States law, SmartToolzy respects international copyright laws and will respond to valid copyright infringement notices from other jurisdictions.
Non-US Copyright Claims
For copyright holders outside the United States, please provide:
- Evidence of your copyright ownership
- Identification of the infringing material
- Your contact information
- A statement of good faith belief
- A statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury
We will evaluate non-US copyright claims on a case-by-case basis and take appropriate action in accordance with our policy and applicable laws.
9. Contact Information
For questions about this DMCA Policy or to report copyright infringement:
10. Policy Updates
We may update this DMCA Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of our Services after any modification to this policy will constitute your acceptance of such modification.
Legal Disclaimer
This DMCA Policy is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. If you need legal advice regarding copyright infringement, please consult with a qualified attorney.
This policy is based on the requirements of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and other applicable laws. We reserve the right to modify our procedures at any time to comply with legal requirements.