Network Foundation Technologies,® LLC ("NFT") respects others' intellectual property rights and has made every effort to secure appropriate clearances for all proprietary intellectual properties that NFT directly makes available on or via www.nft-tv.com, www.NiFTyTV.com, NFT media players and/or the NFT distribution network (the "Services") and we require our users to do the same. NFT will respond to allegations of copyright violations in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA"). The DMCA provides a process for a copyright owner to give notification to an online service provider concerning alleged copyright infringement. When a valid DMCA notification is received, the service provider responds under this process by taking down the offending content. Upon taking down content under the DMCA, NFT will take reasonable steps to contact the owner of the removed content so that a counter-notification may be filed. On receiving a valid counter-notification, we generally restore the content in question, unless we receive notice from the notification provider that a legal action has been filed seeking a court order to restrain the alleged infringer from engaging in the infringing activity. You may use the notification process below to alert us to claims of infringement other than copyright but such notifications are not covered by the DMCA.
NFT may provide copies of such notices to the participants in the dispute or third parties, at our discretion and as required by law - the Privacy Policy for NFT does not protect information provided in these notices.
A written notification must be made. This can be done either by email or written letter (regular U.S. mail or courier) or to our DMCA Agent at:
Network Foundation Technologies, LLC
818 Nelson Avenue
Ruston, LA 71272
(Attn: Infringements)
Please include the following information in your notice:
Please note: The DMCA provides that you may be liable for damages (including costs and attorneys' fees) if you falsely claim that materials infringe your copyrights. We recommend contacting an attorney if you are unsure whether your content is protected by copyright laws.
DO NOT SEND ANY INQUIRIES UNRELATED TO INFRINGEMENT OF RIGHTS (E.G., REQUESTS FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR CUSTOMER SERVICE, ETC.) TO THE CONTACT LISTED ABOVE. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE IF YOU SEND COMPLAINTS UNRELATED TO LEGAL MATTERS TO THAT CONTACT. All other correspondence should be sent using the following link: http://www.nft-tv.com/contact
If your content has been taken down as a result of a notification by a purported copyright owner that such party's copyright rights are infringed by your content, you may respond by sending us a DMCA counter-notification as follows:
Send the written document to the designated DMCA Agent at NFT:
Network Foundation Technologies, LLC
818 Nelson Avenue
Ruston, LA 71272
(Attn: Infringements)
or
COPYRIGHT FAQ
What is copyright and why does it matter?
Copyright is a form of legal protection given to authors of original works such as literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, graphic, photographic, software and certain other intellectual works. The copyright owner has the exclusive right to reproduce the work, make new works based on the work, distribute copies, and perform or display the work, during the duration of copyright protection, subject to very limited fair use rights of others to use only such amount as necessary to exercise fair use rights.
How can I learn more about copyrights?
There are many available resources on the Internet. NFT is not responsible for the content provided by these resources, but we have found the following to be informative:
Copyright law is explained by the U.S. Copyright Office here:
A private commercial site offering information and services regarding copyright is:
A non-profit that helps copyright owners offer their content pursuant to a license whereby certain free use by others is permitted is:
http://www.creativecommons.org
Many universities maintain useful public information regarding copyrights, including:
http://www.law.cornell.edu/wex
How do I make a DMCA notification or counter-notification?
Please follow the instructions at our DMCA Notice and Policy section precisely, including only the enumerated information. Inclusion of any information beyond the specifically required information and optional information listed could significantly impede review of your attempted notification. You may find it simplest to cut-and-paste the numbered items above and use them as headings for the information you are submitting.
I don't agree with the required statements. Do I have to state these things?
We will not accept notices under the DMCA that do not include the statements required by the DMCA.
Can you change the DMCA process?
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act is federal law, passed by the United States Congress. NFT does not have the power to change congressional acts.
Why is NFT imposing liability for damages for false claims of copyright infringement?
The liability for damages for false claims is a provision of the DMCA, which was not written by NFT. Note that these damages and legal fees can be significant, for example see http://www.onlinepolicy.org
Can NFT give me legal advice concerning my claim?
NFT cannot provide legal advice to you. If you are uncertain about any legal issues, you are well-advised to obtain the services of a competent legal professional.
Where can I find more information about the DMCA?
There are many available resources on the Internet. NFT is not responsible for the content provided by these other resources, but we have found the following to be informative:
A summary of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act can be found at:
http://www.copyright.gov
The text of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act can be found here:
http://www.copyright.gov
The U.S. federal copyright code is here: