Copyright And Intellectual Property Policy

Last Updated: 15.02.2025

1. INTRODUCTION

This Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy outlines Dargslan s.r.o.'s ("we," "us," or "our") position regarding intellectual property rights related to our website https://www.dargslanpublishing.com (the "Website") and the e-books we sell. It also establishes procedures for addressing intellectual property infringement claims.

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. This policy demonstrates our commitment to protecting the rights of authors, publishers, and other content creators while providing a trusted platform for e-book distribution.

2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP

2.1 Website Content Ownership

All content on our Website including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software is the property of Dargslan s.r.o. or our content suppliers and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

2.2 E-Book Content Ownership

The e-books sold through our Website are the intellectual property of their respective authors, publishers, or rightsholders. By purchasing an e-book, you are granted a license to use the content as specified in our End User License Agreement (EULA), but ownership of the intellectual property remains with the rightsholder.

2.3 Trademarks

All trademarks, service marks, trade names, and logos displayed on the Website belong to their respective owners. Nothing on our Website should be construed as granting any license or right to use any trademark without prior written permission from the trademark owner.

3. PERMITTED USE OF E-BOOK CONTENT

3.1 Licensed Use

When you purchase an e-book through our Website, you are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the e-book according to the terms specified in our EULA. Generally, this includes:

Reading the e-book on your personal devices
Creating backup copies for personal use
Using the built-in features of your e-reader software

3.2 Fair Use/Fair Dealing

We recognize the doctrine of fair use (US) or fair dealing (UK/EU/Commonwealth) as established by applicable copyright laws. These doctrines permit limited use of copyrighted material without authorization for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research.

The determination of whether a particular use qualifies as fair use/fair dealing depends on factors including:

The purpose and character of the use
The nature of the copyrighted work
The amount and substantiality of the portion used
The effect of the use upon the potential market for the copyrighted work

4. PROHIBITED ACTIONS

The following actions regarding our e-books and Website content are strictly prohibited:

4.1 Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution

Sharing e-books with others through file-sharing websites, email, or any other means
Uploading our e-books to websites, servers, or file-sharing platforms
Selling, reselling, or commercially distributing our e-books
Creating and distributing unauthorized copies

4.2 Unauthorized Modifications

Creating derivative works based on our e-books without permission
Removing or altering copyright notices, watermarks, or digital rights management (DRM)
Translating, adapting, or otherwise modifying the content

4.3 Technical Circumvention

Circumventing technological measures that control access to or protect copyright content
Breaking or bypassing DRM or other protection mechanisms
Reverse engineering the e-book files for any purpose not permitted by law

5. COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT REPORTING

If you believe that content available on our Website infringes your copyright, you may submit a notification pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) by providing our designated Copyright Agent with the following information in writing:

A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright allegedly infringed
Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing, with information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material
Your contact information, including address, telephone number, and email address
A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

Our designated Copyright Agent can be reached at:

Dargslan s.r.o.

Attn: Copyright Agent

1260/51 Sportova, Dunajska Streda, Trnava 929 01, Slovakia

Email: info@dargslan.com

5.2 Notice and Takedown Procedure (for Non-US Jurisdictions)

For copyright claims related to jurisdictions outside the United States, please provide:

Your full name and contact information
A detailed description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed
The exact URL or description of where the allegedly infringing material is located
A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner
A statement that the information provided is accurate and that you are either the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf
Your electronic or physical signature

5.3 Our Response to Infringement Claims

Upon receiving a valid copyright infringement notice, we will:

Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content promptly
Notify the affected user or content provider of the removal
Provide information about how they can file a counter-notice, if applicable
Take appropriate action against repeat infringers, which may include account termination

6. COUNTER-NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE

6.1 DMCA Counter-Notice (US)

If you believe your content was removed due to a mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notice containing:

Your physical or electronic signature
Identification of the material that has been removed and the location where it appeared before removal
A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification
Your name, address, telephone number, and email address
A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located, or if your address is outside the US, the district where Dargslan s.r.o. is located
A statement that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notification

6.2 Our Response to Counter-Notices

Upon receiving a valid counter-notice, we will:

Provide the copyright claimant with a copy of the counter-notice
Inform them that we will restore the removed content in 10-14 business days
Restore the material within 10-14 business days after receipt of the counter-notice, unless our Copyright Agent receives notice that the copyright claimant has filed a court action seeking to restrain the allegedly infringing activity

7. REPEAT INFRINGER POLICY

We maintain a policy to terminate account privileges of users who repeatedly infringe copyright or other intellectual property rights. We consider a user to be a repeat infringer if:

We have received multiple valid infringement notifications about their activity
They have submitted multiple counter-notices that were determined to be unsubstantiated
They have otherwise engaged in a pattern of copyright infringement

Determination of repeat infringer status is at our sole discretion, based on the totality of circumstances.

8. AUTHOR AND PUBLISHER RIGHTS

8.1 Rights of Content Creators

If you are an author, publisher, or rightsholder who distributes content through our platform:

You retain all intellectual property rights to your content
You grant us specific licenses as described in our content distribution agreement
You have the right to request removal of your content from our platform, subject to any contractual obligations

8.2 Content Verification

We take reasonable steps to verify that the e-books we sell are authorized by the appropriate rightsholders, including:

Working with established publishers and distributors
Requiring verification documentation from independent authors
Conducting periodic audits of our content catalog

9. USER SUBMISSIONS

9.1 Reviews and Comments

By submitting reviews, comments, or other content to our Website, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content worldwide in any media.

9.2 Representations and Warranties

You represent and warrant that:

You own or control all rights to the content you submit
The content does not infringe upon any third party's intellectual property rights
The content is accurate and does not violate this policy or any applicable law or regulation

10. TRADEMARK POLICY

10.1 Our Trademarks

The Dargslan s.r.o. name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Dargslan s.r.o. or its affiliates. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission.

10.2 Third-Party Trademarks

All other names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans on the Website are the trademarks of their respective owners. Reference to any products, services, processes, or other information by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation by us.

10.3 Trademark Infringement

If you believe that your trademark is being infringed on our Website, please contact us with:

Information identifying the trademark you claim is being infringed
Evidence of your trademark registration
The location of the allegedly infringing content
A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the trademark is not authorized
Your contact information and signature

11. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our intellectual property practices.

12. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions about this Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy, please contact us at:

Dargslan s.r.o.

Attn: Intellectual Property Department

1260/51 Sportova, Dunajska Streda, Trnava 929 01 Slovakia

Email: info@dargslan.com