DMCA Policy & Copyright

Introduction

Wreemongar Music Distribution respects intellectual property rights and complies fully with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), 17 U.S.C. § 512. This policy outlines our procedures for handling copyright infringement claims and protecting the rights of content creators.

1. Copyright Ownership & Artist Rights

Wreemongar Music Distribution is committed to protecting artists' rights:

• Artists retain 100% ownership of their music, master recordings, and compositions
• Wreemongar Music Distribution does not claim ownership of any artist-uploaded content
• Artists maintain all rights to licensing, synchronization, and publishing
• Wreemongar Music Distribution distributes content on behalf of artists and collects royalties for remittance
• Artists are responsible for securing all necessary rights before uploading content

2. Artist Responsibilities

When uploading content to Wreemongar Music Distribution, you warrant that:

• You own or have legally obtained all rights to the content being uploaded
• You have secured all necessary clearances for samples, interpolations, and featured artists
• You have obtained mechanical licenses for any cover songs
• You have secured master rights and publishing rights from all rights holders
• The content does not infringe on any third-party intellectual property rights
• You have the authority to grant Wreemongar Music Distribution the distribution rights
• You will indemnify and hold harmless Wreemongar Music Distribution from any infringement claims

3. Copyright Infringement Reporting

If you believe your copyright has been infringed by content on Wreemongar Music Distribution, you may submit a written notice. Your notice must include the following information:

• Your full legal name and contact information
• A description of the copyrighted work you claim is infringed
• Identification of the specific content on our platform that you claim infringes your copyright
• The URL or specific location of the infringing content
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
• A statement under penalty of perjury that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf
• Your physical or electronic signature
• Evidence of your copyright ownership or rights (registration, license agreement, etc.)

4. DMCA Notice Submission

Please submit DMCA notices to:

Wreemongar Music Distribution
DMCA Designated Agent
Email: dmca@wreemongar.com
Subject Line: "DMCA Copyright Infringement Notice"
Response Time: 3-5 business days

We will acknowledge receipt of your notice and investigate the claim promptly. Notices that do not contain all required information may not be acted upon.

5. Our Response to DMCA Notices

Upon receipt of a valid DMCA notice, Wreemongar Music Distribution will:

• Investigate the claim and verify the information provided
• Notify the content uploader of the infringement claim
• Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content within 24-48 hours
• Notify the content uploader of their right to submit a counter-notice
• Provide the claimant with information about the counter-notice process
• Maintain records of the notice for our legal archives

6. Counter-Notices

If your content was removed due to a DMCA notice and you believe the removal was in error, you may submit a counter-notice. Your counter-notice must include:

• Your full legal name and contact information
• Identification of the material that was removed
• A detailed explanation of why you believe the removal was in error
• A statement that you have a good faith belief the material was removed in error
• A statement under penalty of perjury that you own or are authorized to act on behalf of the content owner
• Your consent to jurisdiction of the federal court in your local area
• Your physical or electronic signature

Submit counter-notices to dmca@wreemongar.com with "DMCA Counter-Notice" in the subject line.

7. Counter-Notice Process

Upon receipt of a valid counter-notice:

• We will notify the original copyright claimant of the counter-notice
• We will provide the claimant with your contact information
• The content will remain removed for 10-14 business days
• If the claimant does not file a legal action, we will restore the content
• If the claimant files legal action, we will maintain the content as removed pending court order
• We will notify you of the outcome within 2-3 business days of the waiting period

8. Repeat Infringer Policy

Wreemongar Music Distribution maintains a policy of terminating the accounts of users who are repeat copyright infringers:

• Users who receive multiple valid DMCA notices may have their accounts suspended
• Repeat infringers may be permanently banned from Wreemongar Music Distribution
• Three or more confirmed infringement violations will result in account termination
• Terminated accounts will have all content removed from distribution
• No royalties will be paid on infringing content

9. Mechanical Licenses for Covers

Artists uploading cover songs are responsible for:

• Obtaining mechanical licenses from the copyright holder or licensing agency
• Providing proof of mechanical licensing before uploading
• Paying applicable mechanical royalties (Wreemongar does not handle this)
• Ensuring proper songwriting credits and composition ownership information
• Complying with mechanical licensing requirements in all territories

Cover songs uploaded without proper mechanical licenses may be removed without notice.

10. Third-Party Content & Sampling

If your music contains samples or interpolations of other works:

• You must have obtained clearances from both the master owner and songwriter
• You must provide documentation of all clearances before uploading
• You are responsible for any clearance fees or royalty payments
• Failure to obtain clearances is grounds for account termination and permanent ban

11. Takedown & Restoration Timeline

Here's the typical timeline for copyright-related actions:

• DMCA Notice received: Acknowledged within 1 business day
• Content removal: Within 24-48 hours of valid notice
• Counter-notice window: 10-14 business days
• Content restoration: Within 2-3 business days if no legal action filed
• Royalty retention: Royalties held for 180 days pending resolution

12. Royalty Holds

When content is flagged for copyright concerns:

• Royalties continue to be collected during investigation
• Royalties are held in escrow for 180 days pending resolution
• If infringement is confirmed, royalties are forfeited or paid to rights holder
• If claim is disputed or resolved, royalties are released to artist
• Artists will be notified of held royalties via email

13. Disputes & Appeals

If you disagree with a DMCA decision made by Wreemongar Music Distribution:

• You may appeal within 30 days of the decision
• Submit appeals to legal@wreemongar.com with detailed documentation
• Appeals will be reviewed by our legal team within 5-7 business days
• We will provide a detailed explanation of our final decision

14. Contact Information

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

Wreemongar Music Distribution
DMCA & Copyright Division
Email: dmca@wreemongar.com
Support Email: support@wreemongar.com
Response Time: 1-5 business days depending on request type