DMCA Policy

Polk City Post respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), we have implemented policies to address copyright infringement on our website, polkcitypost.com.

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used or copied in a way that constitutes infringement and is accessible on our site, please provide a DMCA takedown notice containing the following information:

  1. Identification of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed.
  2. Identification of the material that you claim is infringing and information reasonably sufficient to locate the material on our site.
  3. Your contact information, including your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
  4. 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 that the information in your notice is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner.
  6. Your physical or electronic signature.

Please send your DMCA notice to our designated agent:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Mailing Address: 7349 Fritsch Mission, Emanuelton, IL 38109-8345

Upon receipt of a valid DMCA notice, we will act promptly to remove or disable access to the material claimed to be infringing. We may also notify the user who posted the content so they have an opportunity to respond.

Counter-Notification:
If you believe that content removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification is your original work, you may submit a counter-notification containing:

  • Identification of the removed content and its location 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, email, and your physical or electronic signature.

Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, we may restore the material unless the original claimant files a legal action seeking a court order to restrain the alleged infringement.

At Polk City Post, we are committed to maintaining a respectful and lawful online environment for our users. Our DMCA policy ensures that intellectual property rights are protected while allowing for open access to information and engagement within the Polk City development community.