lurk.me respects intellectual property rights and expects users to do the same.
This page explains how to send copyright complaints, how counter-notices work, and how we handle repeat infringement.
Nothing on this page is legal advice. If you are unsure whether material is infringing or whether your use is allowed, you should speak with a lawyer before submitting a notice.
1. Copyright Contact
Our designated copyright agent is:
- Copyright Manager
- Email: dmca@inicial.co
We accept copyright notices and counter-notices by email only.
2. How to Submit a Copyright Complaint
If you believe content on lurk.me infringes your copyright, please send a written notice to dmca@inicial.co that includes all of the following:
- a clear identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed,
- the exact URL or location of the allegedly infringing material on lurk.me,
- your full name and reliable contact information,
- a statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law,
- a statement that the information in your notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act for the copyright owner,
- your physical or electronic signature.
Notices that are incomplete, unclear, or missing required information may be delayed or rejected.
3. What We May Do After a Valid Notice
If we receive a valid copyright complaint, we may:
- remove or disable access to the reported content,
- notify the affected user,
- preserve records or copies of the material where needed,
- restrict related features or accounts while we review the matter.
4. Counter-Notice
If your content was removed because of a copyright complaint and you believe the removal was a mistake or misidentification, you may send a counter-notice to dmca@inicial.co.
Your counter-notice must include:
- identification of the material that was removed and where it appeared before removal,
- your full name and reliable contact information,
- a statement, under penalty of perjury, that you have a good-faith belief the material was removed or disabled because of mistake or misidentification,
- a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the appropriate court and will accept service of process from the person who submitted the original notice or that person's agent,
- your physical or electronic signature.
If we receive a valid counter-notice, we may forward it to the original claimant and may restore the content unless the claimant tells us they have filed a court action within the time required by law.
5. Repeat Infringer Policy
Accounts that repeatedly or seriously violate copyright rules may be suspended or terminated.
When deciding what action to take, we may consider:
- the number of complaints,
- whether the complaints appear valid,
- the seriousness of the conduct,
- prior warnings or enforcement history,
- whether the user responds or corrects the issue.
6. Abuse of Process
We may reject or ignore notices or counter-notices that are abusive, deceptive, incomplete, automated in bad faith, or clearly intended to suppress lawful content.
We may also limit submissions from senders who repeatedly file defective or bad-faith claims.
7. Preservation
We may preserve removed content, account details, and related records for a limited time where needed to:
- comply with legal obligations,
- preserve evidence,
- investigate abuse,
- process disputes,
- enforce our policies.
8. Other Rights
We may remove content or take action for reasons other than copyright, including violations of our Terms of Service, Community Guidelines, safety rules, or legal obligations.
9. Contact
For copyright notices and counter-notices: dmca@inicial.co For general support: support@inicial.co