Copyright

Copyright Policy Effective Date: 1st December 2024 At Pay-Tube, we respect the intellectual property rights of others and are committed to maintaining a platform that adheres to copyright laws, including Japan’s Copyright Act and international copyright agreements such as the Berne Convention. This policy outlines our stance on copyright and the steps we take to protect creators and their work. 1. Ownership of Content 1.1 User-Generated Content: Users retain ownership of the content they upload to Pay-Tube. By uploading content, users grant Pay-Tube a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute the content for platform operations. 1.2 Originality Requirement: All uploaded content must be original or properly licensed. Users are prohibited from uploading content they do not own or have explicit permission to use. 2. Copyright Violations Pay-Tube strictly prohibits the following activities: Uploading copyrighted material without authorization, including movies, music, images, and other protected works. Distributing or using content that violates the intellectual property rights of others. Falsely claiming ownership of someone else’s content. 3. Reporting Copyright Infringement If you believe your copyright-protected material has been uploaded to Pay-Tube without your authorization, you can file a Copyright Infringement Notice. Your notice must include: Your Contact Information: Name, address, email, and phone number. Details of the Infringing Material: Specific URLs or locations of the infringing content. Proof of Ownership: Evidence demonstrating your ownership of the copyrighted material. A Statement of Good Faith: A declaration that you believe the use of the material is unauthorized. Send your copyright notice to: Email: contact@pay-tube.com 4. Counter-Notification If you believe your content was removed in error, you may file a Counter-Notification. Your counter-notification must include: Your Contact Information: Name, address, email, and phone number. Identification of the Removed Content: URLs or locations of the content that was removed. A Statement of Good Faith: A declaration that you have a good faith belief the content was removed due to a mistake or misidentification. Consent to Legal Proceedings: A statement consenting to jurisdiction in the courts of Japan if the original complainant chooses to pursue legal action. Send your counter-notification to: Email: contact@pay-tube.com 5. Consequences of Copyright Violations Pay-Tube reserves the right to take the following actions against users who violate this policy: Removal of infringing content. Issuance of warnings or account suspensions. Termination of accounts for repeated violations (e.g., under the “Three Strikes” Rule). Reporting violations to appropriate legal authorities. 6. Repeat Offenders Users who are found to repeatedly upload infringing content may have their accounts permanently terminated. This is in line with Japan’s Copyright Act and international intellectual property standards. 7. Fair Use and Exceptions Certain uses of copyrighted material may qualify as Fair Use or exceptions under applicable copyright laws, such as: Educational purposes. Criticism or commentary. News reporting. If you believe your use qualifies as Fair Use, you must still ensure compliance with applicable laws and provide appropriate attribution where required. 8. User Responsibility By using Pay-Tube, you agree to: Upload only original or properly licensed content. Respect the intellectual property rights of others. Report any suspected violations of this policy. 9. Contact Us For questions about this Copyright Policy or to report violations, please contact us: Email: contact@pay-tube.com Pay-Tube is committed to protecting intellectual property rights and fostering a platform where creators can thrive. Thank you for respecting copyright and supporting a fair and creative community.