At sspscholarship.co, we take the integrity of content very seriously. Our mission is to provide original, helpful, and simplified guides for the students of Karnataka. We spend countless hours researching government circulars and creating unique walkthroughs to make the scholarship process easier. Just as we value our own hard work, we have a deep respect for the intellectual property rights of others—whether they are fellow creators, government departments, or news organizations.
This DMCA Policy outlines how we handle copyright issues and the steps you can take if you believe your work has been used on our site in a way that constitutes copyright infringement.
1. Our Commitment to Originality
The vast majority of the content on sspscholarship.co, including our step-by-step instructions and “Real Truth” analysis, is hand-written by our team. We do not support or engage in “copy-paste” blogging. However, in the process of reporting on government scholarship updates, we may occasionally use:
- Public Domain Information: Such as government circulars, official notifications, and public announcements.
- Fair Use Material: Small excerpts of text or low-resolution logos for the purpose of identification, commentary, and education.
We strive to ensure that all such use falls under “Fair Use” guidelines. If we have inadvertently crossed a line, we are committed to fixing it immediately.
2. Notice of Copyright Infringement (DMCA Takedown Request)
If you are a copyright owner or an agent thereof and believe that any content hosted on our website infringes upon your copyrights, you may submit a notification pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”).
To be processed, your notice must be a written communication that includes the following:
- Identification of the Work: A clear description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed. If multiple works are involved, please provide a list.
- Identification of the Infringing Material: The specific URL(s) on our site where the material is located so that we can find it quickly.
- Contact Information: Your name, physical address, telephone number, and email address.
- A “Good Faith” Statement: A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- A Statement of Accuracy: A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
- Signature: A physical or electronic signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright interest.
3. Where to Send Your Request
Please send your DMCA notice through our Contact Us page. We monitor this channel daily.
Note: For a faster response, please put “DMCA Takedown Request” in the subject line of your message. Once a valid notice is received, we will act swiftly to investigate and, if necessary, remove the disputed content.
4. How We Handle Valid Claims
Upon receipt of a valid and complete DMCA notice, sspscholarship.co will:
- Immediately remove or disable access to the material identified in the notice.
- Notify the person who posted the material (if applicable) that we have removed it.
- Keep a record of the claim and the action taken to ensure transparency.
We are a small, independent educational team. We do not want to host any content that violates the law. If a mistake has been made, we prefer to resolve it quickly and amicably without the need for complex legal battles.
5. Counter-Notification
If you believe that the content we removed is not infringing, or that you have the authorization from the copyright owner, the copyright owner’s agent, or pursuant to the law, to post and use the material, you may send us a counter-notice.
Your counter-notice should include your contact details, identification of the removed material, and a statement under penalty of perjury that the material was removed as a result of a mistake or misidentification.
6. Repeat Infringer Policy
We have zero tolerance for intentional copyright theft. In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable laws, we have a policy of terminating—in appropriate circumstances—any contributors or users who are deemed to be repeat infringers. We aim to keep our platform a high-quality, original resource for the students of Karnataka.
7. Avoid “Bad Faith” Reports
Please be aware that under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity is infringing may be subject to liability for damages. If you are unsure whether the material you are reporting is infringing, we suggest contacting an attorney before sending a notice to us.
8. Updates to This Policy
As copyright laws evolve, we may update this DMCA Policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect intellectual property and handle copyright claims.