This Digital Millennium Copyright Act Policy (“Policy”) applies to the website Loveyourplate.com (“Website” or “Service”) and any of its related products or services (collectively, “Services”). It outlines how Loveyourplate.com (“Loveyourplate”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) handles copyright infringement claims in accordance with the United States Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (“DMCA”).
We take the protection of intellectual property seriously and expect our users and contributors to do the same. It is our policy to promptly respond to valid notices of alleged copyright infringement that comply with the DMCA and other applicable intellectual property laws.
For the full DMCA text, visit the U.S. Copyright Office.
Before Submitting a DMCA Complaint
Please consider the following before filing a copyright complaint:
- Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), you may be liable for damages, including legal fees, if you knowingly misrepresent that material is infringing.
- If you are unsure whether the content you are reporting is infringing, please consult with a qualified attorney before submitting a complaint.
- Submitting false or fraudulent claims may result in legal consequences.
We may, as required by law or at our discretion, provide copies of your notification—including your contact information—to the party responsible for the allegedly infringing material. This may include publishing the notice or sharing it with third parties such as ChillingEffects.org.
How to File a DMCA Notification
If you believe that content available on Loveyourplate.com infringes your copyright, you (or your authorized agent) may submit a written DMCA notice to our designated copyright agent at the contact listed below.
- Your notice must include the following elements to be considered valid:
- Identification of the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed. If multiple works are covered, a representative list is acceptable.
- Identification of the infringing material and its location on the site (a direct URL or specific page is required).
Your contact information, including name, physical mailing address, telephone number, and a valid email address. - A statement of good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, their agent, or the law.
- A statement that the information provided is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf.
- Your physical or electronic signature (typing your full legal name is acceptable).
Note: You may use a third-party tool (such as a DMCA takedown notice generator) to help ensure compliance with all legal requirements.
What Happens After You File
Once your notice is received, we will:
- Review the claim for validity and completeness
- Remove or restrict access to the allegedly infringing content (if appropriate)
- Notify the affected user and provide a copy of the DMCA notice
- Take further action in line with our repeat infringer policy (if applicable)
If the affected user believes the content was removed in error, they may submit a counter-notification under DMCA procedures. If a valid counter-notice is received, we may restore the content unless legal action is filed by the original complainant within 10–14 business days.
Invalid or Incomplete Notices
Loveyourplate.com reserves the right to reject any DMCA notice that is incomplete, invalid, or non-compliant with legal requirements. We may also decline to take action in circumstances where the claim appears abusive, unclear, or unfounded.
This Policy does not limit our right to pursue additional remedies under applicable laws in response to intellectual property violations.
Changes and Updates
We reserve the right to update or modify this DMCA Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Report Copyright Infringement
To submit a DMCA complaint, email us at: [email protected]
We aim to review all valid DMCA notices within a reasonable timeframe.
Last updated: July 7, 2025