DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) Statement for ThisIsHipHopHQ

Last Updated: 3/14/2025

At ThisIsHipHopHQ.com.ng, we respect the intellectual property rights of others, and we expect our users, artists, contributors, and partners to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), we will respond promptly to claims of copyright infringement committed using our platform.

1. Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe that any content on ThisIsHipHopHQ.com.ng infringes your copyright, please submit a proper DMCA takedown notice to us. Your notice should include the following:

• Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.
• Exact URL(s) of the specific content that you claim is infringing.
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
• Your full name, address, telephone number, and email address.
• An electronic or physical signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

2. How to Submit a DMCA Notice

You can send your DMCA takedown notice to:

📧 Email: [Insert Official Contact Email]
📍 Physical Address (Optional): [Insert Address if applicable]

Please ensure that all required information is provided. Incomplete notices may not be processed.

3. Response and Removal

Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, we will:

• Investigate and review the complaint.
• Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content as appropriate.
• Notify the content creator or user who posted the content, giving them an opportunity to respond with a counter-notification, if applicable.

4. Counter-Notification

If you believe that content you posted on ThisIsHipHopHQ.com.ng was removed by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification. Your counter-notification should include:

• Identification of the material that has been removed and the location where it appeared before removal.
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification.
• Your full name, address, telephone number, and email address.
• A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the court in your location and will accept service of process from the person who filed the DMCA complaint.
• Your physical or electronic signature.

Counter-notifications should be sent to the same email listed above.

5. Repeat Infringers Policy

ThisIsHipHopHQ.com.ng may terminate the accounts of users who are found to be repeat infringers of copyrighted works, at our sole discretion and without prior notice.

6. No Legal Advice

This DMCA statement is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. If you are unsure about your rights or how to file a notice, please consult an attorney.

7. Contact Us

For further clarification on our DMCA policy, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) or contact us directly.

At ThisIsHipHopHQ, we take creativity, ownership, and originality seriously — we protect our community while respecting the rights of others. Let’s keep building this platform together, fairly and lawfully!