DMCA

Turtlestitch.org respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users of the site to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), we will respond to claims of copyright infringement on this site promptly and in compliance with the applicable laws.

Designated DMCA Agent:

Turtlestitch Copyright Agent: Andrea Mayr-Stalder
Kirchstetterngasse 43/2/24
1160 Vienna, Austria
dmca@turtlestitch.org

In assessing whether or not a Turtlestitch.org user has violated your copyrights, please keep in mind that Turtlestitch.org is an educational, not-for-profit initiative. Our mission is to provide tools for learning and creative expression through digital technology, particularly in the fields of embroidery and design. Also, we would like to highlight that the use of certain materials may fall under exceptions to copyright laws that are provided for educational purposes, including non-commercial use, research, and learning activities, as recognized under applicable European Union law.

If you believe that your work has been copied or used on Turtlestitch.org in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide our designated DMCA agent with the following information:
- A description of the copyrighted work and the location of the infringing material on the website (e.g., URL).
- Your contact information, including your name, address, and email address.
- A statement that you are the copyright owner or authorised to act on behalf of the owner, along with proof of ownership or authorization if requested.

Please note that we may post your notification, with personally identifiable information redacted, to a clearinghouse. You may also be liable for damages (including costs and attorneys' fees) if you materially misrepresent that an activity is infringing your copyright.

Counter-Notification:

If you believe that material you posted on Turtlestitch.org was removed or access to it was disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification with our designated DMCA agent. Your counter-notification must include:
- A description of the material removed and its location before removal.
- Your contact information.

By submitting a counter-notification, you agree that if a legal dispute arises, it may be resolved either in the courts of Austria (where Turtlestitch.org is based) or in the courts of your own country. You also agree to receive any legal notifications from the person who originally filed the copyright complaint, should they choose to take further action.

Repeat Infringers:

Turtlestitch.org reserves the right to terminate the accounts of users who are found to be repeat infringers of copyright.