Copyright / DMCA Policy

1. What this policy covers

Scope. This Copyright / DMCA Policy applies to user-generated content in the BetterCampus Service, including themes, study sets, images, and other materials uploaded or published by users.

Not legal advice. This policy does not constitute legal advice. If you have questions about your rights or obligations, you should consult a lawyer.

2. Copyright complaints (DMCA takedown notices)

How to report infringement. If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement on the Service, please send a written notice to our designated agent (see below) that includes:

• a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf
• identification of the copyrighted work(s) you claim have been infringed
• identification of the material you claim is infringing and that you want removed, with enough information for us to locate it (e.g., URL(s))
• your contact information, including address, telephone number, and email address
• a statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
• a statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf

Incomplete notices. If your notice is incomplete or unclear, we may not be able to act on it. Please ensure you include all required elements.

3. Designated agent

Where to send notices. Send DMCA notices to our designated agent:

• Email: DMCA@bettercampus.com

Please use "DMCA Notice" in the subject line. We may share your notice (including your contact information) with the user who posted the allegedly infringing content.

4. What happens after we receive a notice

Our process. When we receive a valid DMCA notice, we will:

• remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content promptly
• notify the user who posted the content (if identifiable) that the content has been removed or disabled, and provide them with a copy of your notice
• inform the user of their right to submit a counter-notice (see Section 5)

Repeat infringer policy. We may terminate accounts of users who are repeat infringers.

5. Counter-notices

If you believe your content was removed in error. If you believe the content was removed by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notice to our designated agent (see Section 3) that includes:

• your physical or electronic signature
• identification of the material that was removed and the location where it appeared before removal (e.g., URL)
• a statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification
• your name, address, and telephone number
• a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in your district (or, if you are outside the United States, any judicial district in which BetterCampus may be found), and that you will accept service of process from the person who filed the original notice or their agent

What happens next. If we receive a valid counter-notice, we will forward it to the original complainant. If they do not notify us that they have filed a court action within 10 to 14 business days, we may restore the removed content.

6. Academic and restricted course materials

Not just copyright. Beyond copyright, we may also remove content that appears to be restricted academic materials (such as exams, answer keys, or instructor-only content) even if we do not receive a formal DMCA notice. See our Honor Code and Community Guidelines for more details.

7. Misrepresentations

Consequences of false claims. Under the DMCA, knowingly submitting a materially false notice or counter-notice can result in liability for damages, including costs and attorneys' fees. Please ensure your claim is accurate before submitting.

8. Questions

Need help? If you have questions about this policy or a pending notice, contact DMCA@bettercampus.com.