©️ DMCA Policy
DMCA Policy
PerfectPartnerHub respects intellectual property rights. This policy outlines our procedure for handling copyright infringement claims under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and Indian Copyright Act 1957.
🇺🇸 DMCA 1998
🇮🇳 Copyright Act 1957
🇮🇳 IT Act 2000
🌍 Berne Convention
©️ IP Protection
🛡️ Safe Harbor
⚖️ Legal Compliance
This DMCA Policy was last reviewed and updated on
📅 March 19, 2026
📋 Table of Contents
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Introduction
PerfectPartnerHub.com (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects all users to do the same. We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and the Indian Copyright Act 1957.
This DMCA Policy describes how copyright owners can submit a takedown notice to request removal of infringing content, and how users can submit counter notifications if they believe content was removed in error.
Our Commitment: PerfectPartnerHub is committed to protecting intellectual property rights. We will promptly respond to valid DMCA notices and remove infringing content in accordance with applicable law.
⚖️ Legal Framework
• DMCA (USA): Digital Millennium Copyright Act 1998 — Section 512
• India: Copyright Act 1957 (as amended 2012)
• International: Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works
• IT Act 2000 — Safe Harbor provisions for intermediaries
• India: Copyright Act 1957 (as amended 2012)
• International: Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works
• IT Act 2000 — Safe Harbor provisions for intermediaries
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Our Copyright — What We Own
All original content created by PerfectPartnerHub is protected under Indian Copyright Act 1957 and international copyright laws:
- All articles, blog posts and relationship guides written by our team
- PerfectPartnerHub logo, brand identity and design elements
- Love tools, calculators and compatibility tests code
- Website design, layout and user interface
- Original photographs and graphics created by us
- Video content and tutorials (if any)
- Database of matrimony profiles (compilation copyright)
- Priya Sharma’s consultation content and methodology
Copyright Violation: Unauthorized reproduction, distribution or use of PerfectPartnerHub content without written permission is a violation of Copyright Act 1957 Section 51 and may result in civil and criminal action including damages up to ₹20 lakhs under Section 63.
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DMCA Takedown Notice — How to Report
If you believe that content on PerfectPartnerHub infringes your copyright, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice to our designated DMCA Agent.
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Prepare Your Notice
Include all required elements listed in Section 4. Incomplete notices will not be processed.
2
Send to DMCA Agent
Email your complete notice to: grievance@perfectpartnerhub.com with subject: “DMCA Takedown Notice”
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We Review Notice
Our team reviews the notice within 3–5 business days for completeness and validity.
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Content Removed
If valid, we remove or disable the infringing content within 24–48 hours of verification.
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Required Elements of DMCA Notice
Your DMCA takedown notice must include ALL of the following elements to be valid under DMCA Section 512(c)(3):
📋 Required Information
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Your Identity: Full legal name, address, phone number and email address of the copyright owner or authorized agent
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Copyrighted Work: Description and URL (if available) of the original copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
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Infringing Material: Exact URL(s) on PerfectPartnerHub where the infringing content appears. Be as specific as possible.
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Good Faith Statement: “I 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.”
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Accuracy Statement: “I swear, under penalty of perjury, that the information in this notification is accurate and that I am the copyright owner or am authorized to act on behalf of the owner.”
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Signature: Physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative
Incomplete Notices: Notices missing any required element will be returned with a request for the missing information. We cannot process incomplete notices.
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Counter Notification
If you believe content was removed from PerfectPartnerHub in error or due to misidentification, you may submit a counter notification under DMCA Section 512(g)(3).
Your counter notification must include:
📋 Counter Notice Requirements
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Your Identity: Your full name, address, phone number and email address
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Removed Content: Identification of the content that was removed and its location before removal
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Good Faith Statement: Statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the content was removed due to mistake or misidentification
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Consent to Jurisdiction: Statement that you consent to jurisdiction of the Federal District Court or equivalent Indian court
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Signature: Physical or electronic signature
Process: Upon receiving a valid counter notification, we will forward it to the original complainant. If the complainant does not file court action within 10–14 business days, we may restore the content.
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Repeat Infringer Policy
Zero Tolerance: PerfectPartnerHub maintains a strict repeat infringer policy. Users who repeatedly infringe copyrights will have their accounts permanently terminated.
- First offense: Warning + content removal
- Second offense: 30-day account suspension + content removal
- Third offense: Permanent account termination
- Serious infringement: Immediate permanent ban + legal referral
- We maintain records of all copyright infringement notices
- Terminated accounts cannot be recreated
⚖️ Safe Harbor Protection
By maintaining and enforcing this repeat infringer policy, PerfectPartnerHub qualifies for safe harbor protection under DMCA Section 512 and IT Act 2000 Section 79 as an intermediary platform.
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Indian Copyright Law
For Indian copyright owners, your rights are protected under the Copyright Act 1957 (as amended by Copyright Amendment Act 2012):
- Copyright protection lasts for 60 years after the author’s death in India
- No registration required — copyright exists automatically upon creation
- Infringement remedies include civil damages, injunctions and criminal penalties
- Criminal penalties: Up to 3 years imprisonment and fine up to ₹2 lakhs (Section 63)
- Enhanced penalties for repeat infringement under Section 63A
- Moral rights of authors protected under Section 57
🇮🇳 Indian Copyright Registration
While copyright exists automatically, registration with the Copyright Office of India (copyright.gov.in) provides additional legal evidence of ownership. We recommend registering important original works for stronger legal protection in infringement proceedings.
Indian Copyright Complaints: Indian copyright owners may also file complaints with the Copyright Board of India or approach the civil court for injunctions and damages under Copyright Act 1957 Section 55.
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Fair Use & Fair Dealing Policy
Not all use of copyrighted material constitutes infringement. The following uses may be permissible:
- Fair Use (USA/DMCA): Commentary, criticism, news reporting, teaching and research may qualify as fair use
- Fair Dealing (India — Section 52): Research, private study, criticism, review, reporting of current events
- Short quotations with proper attribution for educational purposes
- Parody and satire (limited protection)
- Use of facts and ideas (not expression) is not copyright infringement
Advisory: Fair use/dealing is determined on a case-by-case basis considering: purpose, nature of use, amount copied and effect on market value. When in doubt, seek permission from the copyright owner or consult a copyright lawyer.
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User-Submitted Content
When you submit content to PerfectPartnerHub (profiles, photos, comments):
- You confirm you own or have rights to all submitted content
- You grant PerfectPartnerHub a license to display your content on the platform
- You are solely responsible for ensuring your content does not infringe third party copyrights
- Submitting copyrighted content without permission is strictly prohibited
- We may remove any user content that infringes copyright without notice
- You indemnify PerfectPartnerHub against copyright claims arising from your content
Your Content Rights: You retain ownership of content you submit. By submitting, you only grant us a license to display it on our platform. We do not claim ownership of your original content.
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False Claims Warning
Serious Warning: Submitting false DMCA takedown notices is a serious legal violation. Under DMCA Section 512(f), knowingly making false claims in a DMCA notice may result in liability for damages, costs and attorney fees.
- False DMCA notices may result in legal liability for the filer
- We investigate all notices for validity before taking action
- Abuse of the DMCA process may result in your notices being ignored
- Competitors filing false notices to remove legitimate content will be reported
- Under Indian law, false complaints may constitute malicious prosecution
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DMCA Process Timeline
1
Notice Received
We acknowledge receipt of your DMCA notice within 24 hours.
2
Review & Verification
Notice reviewed for completeness and validity within 3–5 business days.
3
Content Removal
Valid notices result in content removal within 24–48 hours of verification.
4
User Notification
Affected user is notified of removal and their right to file a counter notice.
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Counter Notice Period
User has 10–14 business days to file counter notice. Content may be restored if no court action follows.
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DMCA Agent & Contact Information
Send all DMCA notices and copyright-related communications to our designated DMCA Agent:
DMCA Agent
Priya Sharma
Website
DMCA Email
Support Email
Subject Line
DMCA Takedown Notice
Response Time
Within 24 hours (acknowledgement)
Copyright Permission Requests: To request permission to use PerfectPartnerHub content, email grievance@perfectpartnerhub.com with subject “Copyright Permission Request” describing the content and intended use.
Our Commitment: PerfectPartnerHub is committed to respecting intellectual property rights of all creators. We process all valid DMCA notices promptly and fairly. Last updated: March 19, 2026.