The Gulf Magazine respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users and partners to do the same. Consistent with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512) and other applicable laws, we follow a notice-and-takedown process and maintain a repeat infringer policy.
Designated Copyright Agent
If you believe your copyrighted work has been copied or used on our website without authorization, please send a written DMCA notice to our designated agent:
- Name: The Gulf Magazine - DMCA Agent
- Email: hello@thegulfmagazine.com
- Subject line: DMCA Takedown Notice
- Mailing address: Available upon request via Contact
DMCA Takedown Notice Requirements
Your notice must include the following to be processed:
- A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or person authorized to act on their behalf.
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed (or a representative list for multiple works).
- Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material (URL(s) or direct links preferred).
- Your contact information, including full name, email address, and, if available, mailing address and telephone number.
- 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 the notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner’s behalf.
What Happens After We Receive a Notice
- We review the notice for completeness and may remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material.
- We may notify the user or publisher who posted the material with a copy of your notice.
- Where appropriate, we may request additional information to verify the claim.
Counter-Notification
If you believe that your content was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notice containing:
- Your physical or electronic signature.
- Identification of the material that has been removed or disabled and the location where the material appeared before it was removed or disabled (URL(s)).
- A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.
- Your name, address, telephone number, and email address, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the courts in your area of residence, and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notice or their agent.
Send counter-notices to the same designated agent listed above. Upon receiving a valid counter-notice, we may restore the material unless the original complainant notifies us that they have filed a court action seeking to restrain the user from engaging in infringing activity.
Repeat Infringer Policy
In appropriate circumstances, and at our discretion, we may suspend or terminate accounts and/or remove publishing access for users who are determined to be repeat infringers. We may also limit, suspend, or terminate access in response to a single egregious violation.
Misrepresentations
Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who knowingly misrepresents that material or activity is infringing may be liable for damages, including costs and attorneys’ fees, incurred by the alleged infringer or by us.
Non-U.S. Notices
For rights holders outside the United States, please provide notices containing substantially similar information required above, and we will process them under applicable law.
For general questions about this policy or for press inquiries, please reach out via Contact.
Last updated: 2025-10-21