Copyright & DMCA Policy

Copyright Protection

ProdOfTheCentury respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. All beats and musical works available on our platform are protected by:

• New Zealand Copyright Act 1994
• Berne Convention (international copyright protection)
• US Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) for international compliance

How to Report Copyright Infringement

If you believe your work has been infringed on our platform, please submit a notice containing:

Our Response Process

Upon receiving a valid copyright notice, we will:

1. Review the claim: Verify all required information is provided
2. Remove or disable access: Promptly remove the allegedly infringing content if claim appears valid
3. Notify the uploader: Inform the producer who uploaded the content of the takedown
4. Maintain records: Keep documentation of the notice and our actions

Counter-Notification

If you believe your content was wrongly removed, you may submit a counter-notice with:

• Your contact information
• Identification of the removed content and its previous location
• A statement under penalty of perjury that the content was removed by mistake or misidentification
• Your consent to jurisdiction in New Zealand courts (or US District Court if applicable)
• Your physical or electronic signature

We will forward valid counter-notices to the original complainant. If they do not file legal action within 10-14 business days, we may restore the content.

Repeat Infringer Policy

ProdOfTheCentury has a policy of terminating accounts of repeat copyright infringers. Users who:

• Receive 3 or more valid copyright strikes
• Repeatedly upload infringing content after warnings
• Engage in systematic copyright violations

...will have their accounts permanently terminated without refund.

Sample Clearance Requirements

Producers uploading beats to our platform must:

• Own all rights to the musical composition and sound recording, OR
• Have obtained proper clearance for any samples used
• Disclose the use of samples in beat descriptions
• Warrant that all content is original or properly licensed

Using uncleared samples is a violation of copyright law and may result in legal action against both the producer and the buyer.

APRA AMCOS & Recorded Music NZ

For copyright-related inquiries specific to New Zealand music rights:

False Claims

Submitting a false copyright claim is a serious matter. Under NZ law and DMCA, making a false claim may result in:

• Liability for damages (including costs and legal fees)
• Criminal penalties for perjury
• Account termination

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