DMCA Policy

At EPDS Bihar , we value original content, intellectual property rights, and fair digital practices. As an informational portal focused on ration card details, RCMS Bihar updates, and related services, we take copyright compliance very seriously. This page explains our DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) Policy, how you can file a notice if your copyrighted work appears here without permission, and how we respond to such notices.

Why a DMCA Policy is Important

The internet is vast, and content often travels across platforms without proper credit. To protect creators and maintain trust with our visitors, we follow a structured DMCA process. This ensures:

  • Respect for Copyright Owners: If you created something, your rights matter.
  • Transparency: Clear rules for takedown requests.
  • Legal Compliance: We align with U.S. copyright laws and global best practices.
  • Fair Usage: Educational or informational use is allowed only under “fair use” principles.

By publishing this policy, we want to assure both creators and users that EPDS Bihar is a responsible, law-abiding platform.

Scope of This Policy

This DMCA policy applies to:

  • All content published on epdsbihaar.com (articles, blog posts, tutorials, guides, and media).
  • Any images, text, or graphics uploaded to our platform.
  • User-submitted comments or contributions (if applicable).

It does not apply to external links or third-party ads served through Google AdSense or other networks, since those are governed by their own policies.

Our Approach to Copyright

At EPDS Bihar, we:

  1. Create Original Content: Our team writes, researches, and publishes unique articles.
  2. Attribute Sources: If we use government documents, statistics, or public data, we credit them properly.
  3. Discourage Plagiarism: We do not knowingly publish copied content.
  4. Encourage Reporting: If you believe your work appears here without authorization, we welcome your notice.

Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice

If you are a copyright owner (or authorized agent) and believe that your work has been used on epdsbihaar.com without permission, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice. To be valid, your notice must include:

  1. Identification of Copyrighted Work
    • Provide a clear description of the copyrighted material you believe is infringed.
    • Include links to the original work if available online.
  2. Identification of Infringing Material
    • Provide the exact URL(s) on epdsbihaar.com where the alleged infringing content is located.
  3. Contact Information
    • Your name, organization (if any), mailing address, phone number, and email address.
  4. Good Faith Statement
    • A declaration that you genuinely believe the material is used without authorization.
  5. Accuracy & Authority Statement
    • A statement under penalty of perjury that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
  6. Electronic or Physical Signature
    • Include your full legal name as a signature.

Where to Send DMCA Notices

All DMCA notices can be sent to our designated copyright agent:

📧 dmca@epdsbihaar.com
📍 EPDS Bihar Copyright Desk, Patna, Bihar – 800001

We accept notices via email for faster processing. Postal notices may take longer to review.

What Happens After a DMCA Notice is Received

  1. Acknowledgment
    • We will confirm receipt of your notice within 24–48 hours.
  2. Review
    • Our team will verify the claim and check the content in question.
  3. Action
    • If the claim is valid, the content will be removed or access disabled.
    • If we believe the use qualifies as “fair use,” we will notify you with reasoning.
  4. Notification to User
    • If the content was user-submitted, we will inform the contributor about us the takedown.

Counter-Notification Process

If you believe your content was wrongly removed due to a DMCA notice, you may file a counter-notification. This must include:

  • Identification of the material removed.
  • A statement under penalty of perjury that you believe the removal was a mistake.
  • Your name, address, phone number, and consent to jurisdiction in your region.
  • Your electronic or physical signature.

If a valid counter-notice is received, we may restore the content unless the copyright owner initiates legal action.

Fair Use Disclaimer

Much of the content on EPDS Bihar revolves around government notifications, public data, and educational explanations. Under copyright law, such use may fall under “fair use” when used for:

  • News reporting
  • Education and awareness
  • Non-commercial commentary

However, we respect the final authority of copyright holders and will act promptly on valid notices.

Repeat Infringer Policy

To protect creators, we maintain a zero-tolerance policy for repeat infringement. If a user or contributor repeatedly submits infringing content, we may:

  • Suspend or ban their submissions.
  • Remove all associated content.
  • Block further access to our platform.

No Liability Disclaimer

While we take all reasonable steps to comply with DMCA, EPDS Bihar does not guarantee error-free processes. We cannot be held liable for:

  • Content hosted temporarily before review.
  • Third-party ads, links, or services beyond our control.
  • Any delays caused by incomplete or invalid notices.

Updates to This DMCA Policy

We may update this page occasionally to reflect changes in laws or digital practices. The “Last Updated” date at the top will show the latest revision.

Contact Us for Copyright Concerns

For any copyright-related issue, clarification, or assistance, contact us at:

📧 dmca@epdsbihaar.com
📍 EPDS Bihar Copyright Desk, Patna, Bihar – 800001

We treat every copyright notice with respect, urgency, and fairness.

Final Words

EPDS Bihar is built with a mission: to simplify access to ration card and EPDS-related information for Bihar residents. We respect creators, intellectual property, and legal frameworks. If you ever feel that your work is misused here, know that we will act promptly to resolve the matter.

By publishing this DMCA Policy, we aim to strike a balance: protecting copyright owners while also ensuring free, fair, and responsible access to public information for citizens of Bihar.