Designated DMCA Agent

The Land Hermit Crab Owners Society (LHCOS) respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects the same in return.

If you believe that material available on this website infringes your copyright, you may submit a notice in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), 17 U.S.C. §512.

How to Submit a DMCA Takedown Notice

To be effective, your written notice must include the following information:

  1. Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
    If multiple works are involved, you may provide a representative list.
  2. Identification of the material you claim is infringing
    Please include sufficient detail for us to locate the material, such as URLs or screenshots.
  3. Your contact information
    Name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number.
  4. A statement of good faith belief
    A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
  5. A statement of accuracy and authority
    A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner.
  6. Your physical or electronic signature

Incomplete notices may delay processing.

Where to Send Notices

DMCA notices should be submitted via the contact method listed on our website’s Contact page, clearly labeled “DMCA Notice” in the subject line.

Our Response Process

Upon receipt of a valid DMCA notice, LHCOS will:

  • Review the claim promptly
  • Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material when appropriate
  • Notify the content contributor, if applicable

LHCOS does not adjudicate ownership disputes but will comply with applicable law.

Counter-Notification

If you believe that material you submitted was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification. Counter-notifications must include all information required under the DMCA, including a statement under penalty of perjury.

Valid counter-notifications will be forwarded to the original complainant as required by law.

Repeat Infringement Policy

LHCOS reserves the right to restrict or remove access for contributors or users who repeatedly infringe the intellectual property rights of others.

Educational & Fair Use Context

LHCOS operates as an educational nonprofit organization. Some materials may be used under permission, license, attribution, or applicable fair use standards for nonprofit educational purposes.

We do not claim ownership of content we do not create and will address concerns in good faith.

Policy Updates

This DMCA page may be updated periodically to reflect changes in law or organizational practices. Continued use of this website constitutes acceptance of the current version.