Copyright and Trademark Policy

WHEREWECHAT COPYRIGHT COMPLIANCE POLICY

1. Introduction

WhereWeChat is committed to upholding intellectual property rights and complying with copyright laws globally. This Copyright Compliance Policy outlines our procedures for addressing copyright infringement complaints and provides guidelines for users of the WhereWeChat platform.

2. Applicable Laws and International Standards

WhereWeChat operates in accordance with copyright laws from major jurisdictions, including but not limited to the United States (U.S.), the United Kingdom (U.K.), Nigeria, the European Union (EU), and other relevant international copyright treaties and conventions such as the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Copyright Treaty.

3. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Compliance

WhereWeChat adheres to the provisions of the U.S. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) (17 U.S.C. § 512), which governs the procedures for reporting copyright infringement and filing counter-notices. Under the DMCA:

• WhereWeChat promptly responds to valid DMCA takedown notices and processes counter-notices.
• Users whose content is removed due to copyright complaints have the right to submit counter-notices to seek reinstatement of their material.

4. Nigerian Copyright Compliance

WhereWeChat complies with Nigerian copyright laws, including the Nigerian Copyright Act (Cap C28 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004), which provides protection for literary, musical, artistic, and other intellectual works. This includes respecting the rights of copyright owners and addressing copyright infringement in accordance with Nigerian legal requirements.

5. European Union (EU) Copyright Compliance

WhereWeChat also complies with EU copyright laws, including the EU Copyright Directive (Directive 2019/790), which harmonizes certain aspects of copyright and related rights in the digital single market. This includes provisions on online content sharing platforms and the liability of service providers for copyright infringement.

6. Copyright Complaints

Users can report alleged copyright infringement by sending an email to copyright@wherewechat.com or using our online reporting form. Reports must include the following information:

• A signature (electronic or physical) of the copyright owner or their authorized representative.
• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed.
• Identification of the infringing material with sufficient details to locate it on WhereWeChat's platform.
• Contact information of the complainant, including address, phone number, and email.
• A statement affirming that the complainant believes in good faith that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner.
• A statement that the information provided is accurate, under penalty of perjury.

7. Counter-Notices

Users whose content has been removed due to a copyright complaint may submit a counter-notice to request reinstatement of the material. To file a counter-notice, users must provide:

• A signature (electronic or physical).
• Contact information, including full name, address, telephone number, WhereWeChat username, and associated email.
• Description of the removed material and its former location.
• A statement under penalty of perjury that the material was removed or disabled by mistake.
• Consent to jurisdiction for legal proceedings.

Counter-notices can be submitted via email to copyright@wherewechat.com or through our online counter-notice form.

8. Processing of Claims

WhereWeChat handles copyright complaints promptly and in accordance with applicable laws. Upon receipt of a valid complaint, we notify the affected user and provide them with a copy of the complaint. If a counter-notice is submitted, we forward it to the original complainant.

9. Repeat Infringer Policy

WhereWeChat may suspend or permanently close accounts that repeatedly infringe copyright. Users are encouraged to respect intellectual property rights and refrain from reposting content that has been removed due to copyright complaints.

10. Counterfeit Goods Policy

WhereWeChat strictly prohibits the sale or promotion of counterfeit goods on its platform. Counterfeit goods are products that falsely represent a trademarked brand without authorization. Violations of this policy may result in account suspension or closure.

11. Trademark Policy

Users must not violate others' intellectual property rights, including trademarks. Unauthorized use of trademarks that may mislead or confuse others is prohibited.

12. Reporting Violations

To report copyright or trademark violations, please contact us at copyright@wherewechat.com or use our online reporting form.

13. Consequences of Policy Violations

Violation of our copyright, counterfeit goods, or trademark policies may result in account suspension or closure. Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with intellectual property laws and international copyright standards.