Intellectual Property Policy

Researchvlog respects intellectual property rights, and we expect you to do the same. Our Terms & Conditions and Community Guidelines do not allow posting, sharing, or sending any content that violates or infringes someone else’s copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights.

Copyright

Copyright is a legal right that protects original works of authorship (e.g., music, videos). Generally, copyright protects an original expression of an idea (e.g., the specific way a video or music is presented or created) but does not protect underlying ideas or facts.

Copyright infringement and content removal

We do not allow any content that infringes copyright. The use of others’ copyrighted content without proper authorisation or legally valid reason may lead to a violation of Researchvlog’s policies. Any user content that infringes another person’s copyright may be removed.

At the same time, not all unauthorised uses of copyrighted content constitute an infringement. In many countries, exceptions to copyright infringement allow the use of copyrighted works under certain circumstances without authorisation.

These include the fair use doctrine in the United States and permitted acts of fair dealing in the European Union (and equivalent exceptions under applicable local laws in other countries).

Suspension or termination of accounts

User accounts may be suspended or terminated for copyright violations in connection with the use of Researchvlog Services or other violations of the Terms & Conditions or Community Guidelines. We reserve the right to refuse any user whose account was used for improper activities from opening a new account on Researchvlog’s site or app, or platforms otherwise hosted by Researchvlog.

Information for rightsholders

EU Copyright Directive

Copyright authorisation

Pursuant to Article 17 of the Copyright Directive (EU 2019/790), you may enquire about granting an authorisation to make your copyright-protected works available on Researchvlog. Please write to us at contact@researchvlog.com.  We will review your request and be in touch.

Copyright infringement notification

In case you feel that your copyrights have been violated by a Researchvlog user, you have several options to resolve the dispute. Contacting the user directly may resolve your complaint most quickly and in a way that is more beneficial to you, the user, and our community. You may also request that Researchvlog remove the alleged infringing content by writing to us at support@researchvlog.com.

If you submit an infringement notification to us, we may contact you if we have additional questions about it. Please note that Researchvlog is not in a position to adjudicate disputes between third parties, and may not be able to remove the content or suspend the account you reported. Finally, copyright owners also reserve the right to resolve legal disputes before the applicable national courts.

Please be aware that intentionally submitting a misleading or fraudulent report may lead to liability for damages under laws as may be applicable in relevant countries.

Information for users

Copyright infringement counter-notification

If you are a user located outside of the European Union

If you are contacted by Researchvlog regarding a copyright infringement notification that you believe to be in error, you can reach out to the copyright owner directly to request a retraction.

You may also provide us with a counter-notification by writing to us at support@researchvlog.com.  If you submit a counter-notification to us, we may contact you if we have additional questions about it. Failure to include necessary information may limit our ability to deal with your claim and may result in your counter-notification being denied.

The counter-notification process will take time to complete; please be patient. During this time, the copyright claimant may file an action seeking a court order to keep the content down pursuant to the United States Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) or similar laws in other countries.

Please note that, where appropriate and authorised by law, we will forward the entire counter-notification to the original reporter, including any contact information you provide, in accordance with our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy. The claimant may use this information to file a lawsuit against you.

If we do not receive notice that the original reporter is seeking a court order to prevent further infringement of the material at issue, we may replace or cease disabling access to the material that was removed if the material does not infringe on third-party copyright. The decision to re-post any material is at Researchvlog’s sole discretion.

If you are a user located in the European Union

If you receive a copyright infringement notification and believe that you have the right to post the content in question, you can provide us with a counter-notification by writing to us at support@researchvlog.com.

Under EU law, users are allowed to use copyright works without the authorisation of the copyright holder for quotation, criticism, review and for the purpose of caricature, parody or pastiche provided that such use is fair. EU countries may also provide for additional exceptions. See below some further information about the exceptions and limitations to copyright available in the EU.

Quotation, criticism and review

Quotation is the use of an extract from a copyright-protected work for purposes such as illustrating an assertion, defending an opinion or engaging in debate. Quotations may also be used for the purposes of criticising a copyrighted work (e.g. critical commentary on a movie) or reviewing one (e.g. reviewing a book or an album).

In order for any use of copyrighted work to come within an exception or limitation it must be fair. This means that it should, where applicable: (i) be no longer than necessary; (ii) be accompanied by sufficient acknowledgement of the source material; and (iii) not unreasonably harm the legitimate interests of the rightsholder.

Videos that fall within an exception or limitation to copyright are still subject to our Community Guidelines. This means that such videos should not contain hate speech, involve hateful behavior, or be used to abuse, mock, humiliate, embarrass, intimidate, or hurt any person.

Please note that in accordance with its legal obligations, Researchvlog may provide to users and rightsholders a copyright infringement dispute resolution possibility. However, users and rightsholders remain free to assert their rights in applicable national courts.

Trademark

A trademark is a word, symbol, slogan, design, or combination of any of the foregoing that identifies the source of a product or service and distinguishes it from other products or services.

Trademark infringement and content removal

Trademark laws prohibit trademark infringement, which is generally the unauthorised use of a trademark or service mark in connection with goods or services in a way that is likely to cause confusion, deception, or mistake about the source, origin, sponsorship, or affiliation of the associated goods and/or services. Any content that violates another’s trademark rights may be taken down.

At the same time, the use of another’s trademark for purposes of accurately referencing, lawfully commenting, criticising, parodying, or reviewing the trademark owner’s products or services, or for purposes of comparing them to other products or services, where the mark is not used to designate the user’s own goods or services or those of a third party, is generally not considered a violation of our policies.

Likewise, it is generally permissible to make a fan page about a brand, even without the brand’s permission, provided that you do not claim to speak for or be associated with the brand, or otherwise violate the brand’s intellectual property rights.

Suspension or termination of accounts

User accounts may be suspended or terminated for trademark violations in connection with the use of the Researchvlog site or app, or other violations of the Terms & Conditions or Community Guidelines. We reserve the right to refuse any user whose account was used for improper activities from opening a new account on Researchvlog’s site or app, or platforms otherwise hosted by Researchvlog.

Trademark infringement notification

In case you feel that your trademarks have been violated by a Researchvlog user, you have several options to resolve the dispute. Contacting the user directly may resolve any infringement complaint most quickly and in a way that is more beneficial to you, the user, and our community. You may also file a Trademark Infringement Report, which must be completed in its entirety. Failure to include necessary information may limit our ability to deal with your claims and may result in your complaint being denied. You may also request that Researchvlog remove the alleged infringing content by writing to us at support@researchvlog.com.

We may provide the account holder with your contact information, including the email address and the name of the trademark owner, and/or details of the complaint, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Please be aware that intentionally submitting a misleading or fraudulent report may lead to liability for damages under laws as may be applicable in relevant countries.

Trademark infringement counter-notification

If you receive a trademark infringement notification that you believe to be in error, you can reach out to the trademark owner directly to request a retraction.

You may also provide us with a counter-notification form by writing to us at support@researchvlog.com. If you submit a counter-notification to us, we may contact you if we have additional questions about it. Failure to include necessary information may limit our ability to deal with your claim and may result in your counter-notification being denied.

General note

As a Researchvlog user, you are responsible for the content you post.

If you have questions about copyright law or trademark law, such as whether your content or your use of another person’s name or brand infringes or otherwise violates another’s rights, you may want to contact an attorney.

If you are unsure whether the material you plan to report to us is infringing or otherwise violating another’s rights, you may also want to first seek legal advice before reporting such content to us.

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