DMCA Policy

Viel ("we", "us") respects the intellectual-property rights of others and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. § 512 ("DMCA"). This page explains how to submit a notice of claimed infringement and how to file a counter-notification.

1. Viel Hosts No Content

Viel is an indexing and search service. We do not host, upload, store, or transmit any audio or video files. All media accessible through the Service resides on, and is delivered by, independent third-party services ("Third-Party Hosts"). Because the files themselves are stored by Third-Party Hosts, the most effective way to have material removed is to send a notice directly to the host on which the file resides. Where a valid notice identifies a link surfaced by Viel, we will disable or remove that link as described below.

2. Filing a Notice of Claimed Infringement

If you are a copyright owner, or authorized to act on behalf of one, and you believe material accessible through the Service infringes your copyright, you may submit a written notice to our Designated Agent containing all of the following, as required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3):

1. A physical or electronic signature of the owner, or a person authorized to act on the owner's behalf, of the exclusive right that is allegedly infringed;
2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple works are covered by a single notice, a representative list of such works;
3. Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and that is to be removed or disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate it (for example, the exact URL(s) on the Service);
4. Information reasonably sufficient to permit us to contact you, such as an address, telephone number, and email address;
5. A statement that you have a good-faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and
6. A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on behalf of the owner.

3. Designated Agent

Please use the subject line "DMCA Notice." Notices that omit any of the required elements may not be actionable.

4. Our Response

Upon receipt of a notice that substantially complies with the DMCA, we will act expeditiously to remove or disable access to the identified link(s) surfaced by the Service to the extent we are able, and we may notify the affected user where applicable. We may forward the notice, including your contact details, to the relevant user or Third-Party Host.

5. Counter-Notification

If you believe your material was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification to our Designated Agent under 17 U.S.C. § 512(g) containing:

1. Your physical or electronic signature;
2. Identification of the material that was removed or disabled and the location at which it appeared before removal;
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. Your name, address, and telephone number, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal district court for the judicial district in which your address is located (or, if outside the United States, any judicial district in which we may be found), and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original notice or their agent.

Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, we may restore the removed link unless the original complainant files a court action seeking to restrain the allegedly infringing activity within the period provided by law.

6. Repeat Infringers

In accordance with the DMCA and our Terms of Service, we maintain a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, the accounts of users who are determined to be repeat infringers.

7. Misrepresentations

Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material is infringing, or that material was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, may be liable for damages, including costs and attorneys' fees. Do not make false claims.