Copyright & DMCA Policy
Intellectual Property Protection • Notice and Takedown Framework
1. Respect for Intellectual Property
Prowala (“prowala.com”) respects the intellectual property rights of software developers, creators, trademark holders, and copyright owners worldwide. It is our policy to respond expeditiously to legitimate notices of alleged copyright or trademark infringement that comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512) and applicable international copyright laws.
If you believe that any material or product listing hosted on or accessible via our marketplace infringes upon your copyright, you may submit a formal notification to our designated agent.
2. Required Information for DMCA Takedown Notices
To ensure prompt action, your written notification must include substantially the following information:
3. How We Process Infringement Claims
Upon receiving a complete and legally valid notice of infringement:
- Expedited Removal: We review the notice within 24 to 48 business hours and, where warranted, immediately disable or remove the contested listing from public view.
- Notification to Supplier/Partner: We notify the supplying partner or vendor who posted the material, forwarding a copy of the takedown notice.
- Repeat Infringers: In accordance with statutory requirements, we terminate partnerships and remove product lines of any repeat infringers.
4. Counter-Notification Procedure
If a product listing was removed or disabled as a result of a mistaken notice or misidentification, a counter-notification may be filed. The counter-notice must include:
- Identification of the material that was removed and the location where it previously appeared.
- A statement under penalty of perjury that the supplier has a good faith belief that the material was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification.
- The supplier's name, address, telephone number, and consent to legal jurisdiction.
- A physical or electronic signature.
Please send all formal copyright notices and DMCA communications to our designated legal desk:
Note: Misrepresentations regarding copyright infringement may incur legal liability for damages, including attorney fees under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f).