DMCA Copyright Policy

Effective Date: March 30, 2026  ·  Last updated: March 30, 2026

1. What the DMCA Is

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512) is a federal law that limits the copyright liability of online service providers when their users upload infringing content — provided the service provider acts quickly on valid notices and meets certain requirements. It gives copyright owners a formal process to request removal of infringing material, and gives accused users a formal process to dispute those removals.

ArtDrop is operated by StanHattie LLC, which qualifies as an online service provider under the DMCA. We have registered a designated agent with the U.S. Copyright Office (Registration No. DMCA-1070999) as required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(2).

2. Designated Agent

All copyright-related notices must be sent to our registered designated agent. This information matches exactly what is on file with the U.S. Copyright Office:

3. How to File a Takedown Notice (§ 512(c)(3))

To submit a valid DMCA takedown notice, send a written communication to the designated agent above that includes all of the following elements required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3):

1. Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed. If multiple works at a single location are covered by a single notice, you may provide a representative list of those works.
2. Identification of the infringing material and its location on ArtDrop — provide the specific URL or sufficient information to allow us to locate the material.
3. Your contact information: name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
4. A statement of 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.
5. A statement of accuracy, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
6. Your electronic or physical signature.

Notices that omit required elements may not be processed. Knowingly submitting a false DMCA notice may expose you to liability under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), including damages, attorney fees, and costs.

4. Counter-Notification (§ 512(g))

If you believe your content was removed from ArtDrop in error — for example, because you are the rights holder, because you have a license, or because your use is otherwise lawful — you may submit a counter-notification to the designated agent. A valid counter-notification must include:

1. Your physical or electronic signature.
2. Identification of the material that was removed and its location on ArtDrop before removal.
3. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.
4. Your name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
5. A statement that you consent to jurisdiction of the federal district court for the judicial district in which your address is located (or, if your address is outside the United States, any judicial district in which ArtDrop may be found), and that you will accept service of process from the person who submitted the original takedown notice.

Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, we will forward it to the original complainant. If the complainant does not notify us that they have filed a court action seeking to restrain you from using the material within 10 business days, we may, at our discretion, restore the removed material.

5. Repeat Infringer Policy

ArtDrop maintains and enforces a repeat infringer policy consistent with 17 U.S.C. § 512(i). In appropriate circumstances, we will terminate the accounts of users who are determined to be repeat infringers. We reserve the right to terminate any account at our discretion, with or without prior notice, where we have a reasonable basis to conclude that repeat infringement has occurred.

6. Good Faith Statement

ArtDrop acts in good faith on all valid DMCA notices. We do not prejudge whether a reported use is infringing — that determination belongs to the courts. When we receive a complete, properly submitted notice, we act promptly to remove or disable access to the identified material. When we receive a valid counter-notification, we act promptly to restore material unless a court order prevents it. Our process is neutral: we protect rights holders and users alike, consistent with what the statute requires.

We also do not interfere with standard technical measures used by copyright owners to identify or protect copyrighted works, as described in 17 U.S.C. § 512(i)(2).

7. No Legal Advice

This policy is published for informational purposes and describes ArtDrop's procedures under the DMCA. It does not constitute legal advice. If you have questions about whether specific content infringes your rights, whether your use of content is lawful, or how copyright law applies to your situation, consult a licensed attorney.

8. Contact

All DMCA notices must be directed to the designated agent listed in Section 2 above. For all other support inquiries: support@getartdrop.com · StanHattie LLC · 731 SE Alices Rd PMB 1035, Waukee, IA 50263