DMCA Copyright Policy

Introduction

Shield AI Inc. ("Shield AI," "we," "us," or "our") respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 ("DMCA"), we will respond promptly to claims of copyright infringement committed using our platform.

Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice

If you believe your copyrighted work has been copied and is accessible on Shield AI in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide our DMCA Agent with a written notification containing the following information (as required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3)):

1. Physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.
2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed. If multiple works are covered, a representative list.
3. Identification of the infringing material and information reasonably sufficient to locate it (e.g., URL or user/content ID).
4. Your contact information including name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
5. 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.
6. A statement under penalty of perjury that the information in the notification is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

Designated DMCA Agent

Please send your DMCA takedown notice to our designated agent:

Note: This contact information is only for copyright infringement claims. For other inquiries, please contact support@shield-ai.com.

Counter-Notification

If you believe your content was removed by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification to our DMCA Agent containing:

1. Your physical or electronic signature.
2. Identification of the material that was removed and the location where it appeared before removal.
3. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification.
4. Your name, address, and telephone number, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal district court for your address (or San Francisco, CA if outside the US), and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original notification.

What Happens After Filing

Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with 17 U.S.C. § 512(i), Shield AI maintains a policy to terminate, in appropriate circumstances, the accounts of users who are repeat infringers. We define a repeat infringer as any user who has been the subject of more than two valid DMCA takedown notices.

• First offense: Warning and content removal
• Second offense: Final warning and temporary account suspension (7 days)
• Third offense: Permanent account termination

AI-Generated Content

Shield AI uses AI technology to generate content, including AI twins. If you believe AI-generated content on our platform infringes your copyright or uses your likeness without authorization:

• Follow the standard DMCA takedown process described above
• Include details about how the AI content uses your copyrighted material or likeness
• We will investigate and take appropriate action, which may include removal and prevention of future generation

Misrepresentation

Under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity is infringing, or that material or activity was removed by mistake, may be subject to liability for damages, including costs and attorneys' fees. If you are unsure whether your copyright has been infringed, please consult an attorney.

Notification Template

You may use this template for your DMCA takedown notice:

To: dmca@shield-ai.com
Subject: DMCA Takedown Notice

Dear DMCA Agent,

I am writing to report copyright infringement on Shield AI.

1. My name is [Your Full Name].

2. The copyrighted work being infringed is [description 
   of your work, including registration number if available].

3. The infringing material is located at: [URL or content ID]

4. My contact information:
   - Email: [Your email]
   - Address: [Your address]
   - Phone: [Your phone number]

5. I have a good faith belief that use of the material 
   described above is not authorized by the copyright 
   owner, its agent, or the law.

6. I swear, under penalty of perjury, that the information 
   in this notification is accurate and that I am the 
   copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner.

[Your Signature]
[Date]