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DMCA Policy

At AnnapurnaBhandarWB.in, we respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. This DMCA Policy outlines how we handle claims of copyright infringement on our website, which provides informational content related to the Annapurna Bhandar Scheme, form downloads, application guides, and other government scheme updates for the residents of West Bengal.

1. Purpose of This Policy

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is a United States copyright law that provides a process for copyright holders to request the removal of infringing material online. While our website is hosted and operated from India, we voluntarily comply with the DMCA’s notice-and-takedown provisions as a best practice, in addition to our duties under the Indian Copyright Act, 1957.

This page explains how to submit a copyright infringement complaint, what information you must include, and how we will respond.

2. Our Commitment to Copyright Compliance

All content on AnnapurnaBhandarWB.in is created for informational purposes. We make every effort to ensure that:

  • Written articles are original and authored by our team.
  • Images, PDFs, and government form templates are either created by us, sourced from publicly available official government portals, or used with permission/under fair dealing principles for news and information.
  • We do not host or distribute pirated copies of copyrighted material, software, or unauthorized PDF files.

If you believe that any content on our website infringes your copyright, we strongly encourage you to reach out to us immediately so that we can resolve the issue promptly.

3. Filing a Copyright Infringement Notice (DMCA Takedown Request)

If you are a copyright owner (or authorized to act on behalf of one), you may submit a written notification to our Designated Copyright Agent. Your DMCA notice must include the following information, as required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3):

  1. Physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.
  2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed. If multiple works are covered by a single notice, you may provide a representative list.
  3. Identification of the infringing material and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material on our website (e.g., the exact URL or a detailed description).
  4. Your contact information, including full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.

Please send your DMCA notice to our Designated Agent at:

📧 Email: dmca@annapurnabhandarwb.in
(You may also reach us via our Contact Us form on the website, but email is preferred for legal notices.)

Mailing Address (if required):
Designated Copyright Agent
AnnapurnaBhandarWB.in
[Your Office Address, City, West Bengal – placeholder; you can add physical address if desired]
India

Note: Misrepresenting a claim of copyright infringement may result in legal liability. We recommend consulting an attorney before filing a DMCA notice.

4. Counter-Notification Procedure

If you believe that the material you posted on AnnapurnaBhandarWB.in was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification with us. Your counter-notification must include:

  1. Your physical or electronic signature.
  2. Identification of the material that has been removed or disabled and the location where it appeared before removal.
  3. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.
  4. Your name, address, telephone number, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located (or any judicial district if outside the United States), and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notification.

Send the counter-notification to dmca@annapurnabhandarwb.in. Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, we will forward it to the original complaining party and may restore the removed content within 10–14 business days, unless the copyright owner files a lawsuit against you.

5. Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable laws, AnnapurnaBhandarWB.in will terminate user accounts or block access to the website for users who are determined to be repeat infringers. A repeat infringer is a user who has been notified of infringing activity more than twice and continues to upload or share unauthorized copyrighted material.

6. Modifications to This Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this DMCA Copyright Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” We encourage you to check this page periodically to stay informed.

7. Contact for Other Intellectual Property Concerns

If you have a complaint regarding trademark infringement, defamation, or privacy violation related to content on AnnapurnaBhandarWB.in, you may also contact us at dmca@annapurnabhandarwb.in. We will assess your concern and take appropriate action in line with Indian law and our internal policies.