Copyright & DMCA Takedown Policy

1. Our Commitment to Intellectual Property

Versic respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects everyone who uses our platform to do the same. Versic is a technology platform and venue that lets sellers list and deliver digital audio products such as samples, tracks, beat packs, sound kits, and mixtapes. We are not the merchant of record, we are not a party to any sale, and we do not pre-screen the audio that sellers upload. Because listings are created by independent sellers, we rely on rightsholders to tell us when a listing infringes their work, and we respond to valid notices in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), 17 U.S.C. § 512, as described below.

2. Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to user-uploaded audio and any associated metadata, artwork, titles, or descriptions hosted on or delivered through Versic. If you believe that material available through a Versic listing infringes a copyright you own or are authorized to enforce, you may submit a takedown notice to our Designated Agent using the process in Section 4. If your own listing has been removed and you believe that removal was a mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification using the process in Section 6.

This is a template document. Versic must register a real Designated Agent with the U.S. Copyright Office and complete the placeholder details below before this policy can be relied upon. Until that registration is finalized, treat the agent details in this page as illustrative only.

3. Designated Agent

Versic has designated an agent to receive notifications of claimed copyright infringement. You may reach our Designated Agent at:

Designated Copyright Agent — Versic
Email: copyright@versic.app
[Designated Agent — to be registered with the U.S. Copyright Office]
[Mailing address to be added upon registration]

Please direct copyright notices and counter-notifications only to the contact above. Notices sent to other Versic addresses may be delayed or may not satisfy the legal requirements for a valid notice.

4. How to Submit a Takedown Notice

To be effective, a notice of claimed infringement must be a written communication sent to our Designated Agent that includes substantially all of the following elements required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3):

(a) Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed, or a representative list if multiple works are covered by a single notice;
(b) Identification of the allegedly infringing material, including the specific Versic listing URL (and, where helpful, the track or product name) so that we can locate it;
(c) Your contact information, including your full legal name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address;
(d) A good-faith statement that you believe the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law;
(e) A statement that the information in the notice is accurate, and, under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on the owner's behalf; and
(f) Your physical or electronic signature.

Please note that under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f) you may be liable for damages, including costs and attorneys' fees, if you knowingly and materially misrepresent that material is infringing.

5. What Happens After a Valid Notice

Upon receipt of a notice that substantially complies with the requirements above, Versic will expeditiously remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing listing. Versic may also remove or disable access to a listing pending resolution of a dispute, including before a counter-notification is received, where we believe in good faith that doing so is appropriate. We will make a reasonable effort to notify the affected seller that their listing has been removed or disabled and to provide them a copy of the notice so that they may respond.

Because Versic is a venue and not the merchant of record, removal of a listing does not by itself resolve any payment, refund, chargeback, or licensing matter between a buyer and a seller. Those matters remain the seller's responsibility, as described in our other legal terms.

6. Counter-Notification Process

If you are a seller and you believe that your listing was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification, you may submit a written counter-notification to our Designated Agent. To be effective, a counter-notification must include substantially all of the following elements required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(3):

(a) Identification of the material that was removed or disabled and the location (such as the listing URL) at which it appeared before it was removed or disabled;
(b) 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;
(c) Your full legal name, mailing address, and telephone number;
(d) A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the U.S. 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 Versic may be found), and that you will accept service of process from the person who submitted the original notice or that person's agent; and
(e) Your physical or electronic signature.

A counter-notification may also expose you to liability under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f) if you knowingly and materially misrepresent that material was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification.

7. Restoration After a Counter-Notification

Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, Versic will promptly forward it to the party who submitted the original takedown notice. Unless that party notifies us that they have filed a court action seeking to restrain the seller from engaging in the allegedly infringing activity, we may restore the removed listing in not less than ten (10) and not more than fourteen (14) business days after we receive the counter-notification, consistent with the DMCA. Restoration of a listing does not constitute a determination by Versic about the merits of any party's claim.

8. Repeat-Infringer Policy

Versic maintains a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, the accounts of users who are determined to be repeat infringers. A seller whose listings are the subject of repeated valid takedown notices may have individual listings removed and may have their seller account suspended or terminated. Terminated repeat infringers may be barred from creating new accounts or listing products on Versic.

9. Seller Warranties and Indemnification

Every seller represents and warrants that they own or have secured all rights, licenses, and clearances necessary to upload, list, sell, and deliver the audio in their listings, including any underlying samples, vocals, compositions, and master recordings. Sellers are solely responsible for the licensing terms they offer to buyers and for the accuracy of their listings.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, each seller agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Versic and its affiliates, officers, and employees from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to material the seller uploaded, listed, or sold, including any claim that such material infringes or misappropriates a third party's copyright or other intellectual property rights.

10. No Legal Advice; Template Notice

This page is provided for general informational purposes and is a template that requires registration of a real Designated Agent with the U.S. Copyright Office and review by qualified counsel before launch. It does not constitute legal advice. If you are unsure whether your notice or counter-notification meets the legal requirements, or whether your use of a work is lawful, you should consult an attorney.

11. Changes to This Policy

Versic may update this Copyright & DMCA Takedown Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will revise the "Last updated" date above and, where appropriate, provide additional notice. Your continued use of Versic after an update means you accept the revised policy.