DMCA & Copyright Policy

1) Scope

This policy applies to all content hosted or linked on breatheconnective.com and associated services (including PeepSo community features, messaging, media, events, and profiles). For non-U.S. users: we follow the U.S. DMCA safe-harbor framework and honor comparable rights under other jurisdictions.

2) Designated Copyright Agent

Important: We may share your notice with the user who posted the material and with third parties (e.g., Lumen Database) as part of transparency practices.

3) How to send a valid DMCA notice (takedown)

Your notice must include all items below (17 U.S.C. §512(c)(3)):

• 1) Your full name and contact info (email, address, phone).
• 2) Identification of the copyrighted work(s) you claim are infringed (links to authorized versions help).
• 3) Identification of the infringing material to be removed or disabled, with specific URLs on our site.
• 4) A statement of good-faith belief that use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
• 5) A statement that the information in the notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are the owner or authorized to act on the owner’s behalf.
• 6) Your physical or electronic signature (typing your full legal name is acceptable).

4) What happens next

• We review for completeness and may request clarification.
• If facially valid, we may remove or restrict access to the material and notify the uploader.
• We may forward your notice to the user and, where applicable, to public databases for transparency.

5) Counter-notification (for users)

If your content was removed and you believe it was a mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notice that includes:

• 1) Your name, address, phone, and email.
• 2) Identification of the material removed and the location before removal (URL).
• 3) A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good-faith belief the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.
• 4) A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for your address (or for our address if outside the U.S.), and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original notice or their agent.
• 5) Your physical or electronic signature (full legal name).

If we receive a valid counter-notice, we may restore the content within 10–14 business days unless the original claimant informs us they have filed court action to restrain the user from engaging in infringing activity.

6) Repeat-infringer policy

In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable laws, we may terminate accounts of users who are repeat infringers. We consider the totality of circumstances, including the number and validity of notices and counter-notices.

7) Misrepresentation

Submitting false claims or counter-claims may have legal consequences. Under 17 U.S.C. §512(f), any person who knowingly misrepresents that material or activity is infringing (or was removed by mistake) may be liable for damages, including costs and attorney’s fees.

8) AI-generated content

Some content may involve AI tools (see AI Providers). Copyright still applies. If you believe AI-assisted material infringes your rights, follow the same DMCA process and specify why the output infringes your specific work(s).

9) Privacy & data use

We process notices and counter-notices—including personal information—per our Privacy Policy. We share notice details with the impacted user and, for transparency, may share publicly (e.g., Lumen Database). Redact sensitive data you do not wish to be public.

10) Non-U.S. rights

If you are outside the U.S., you may have alternative or additional rights under your local law. You can still use these procedures, or contact us at dmca@breatheconnective.com for guidance.

This page is not legal advice. For legal questions, consult a lawyer.