DMCA & Copyright Policy
Effective Date: 05/21/2026
BandBlaze respects the intellectual property rights of artists, creators, photographers, venues, businesses, and copyright holders. This Copyright Policy explains how BandBlaze responds to copyright infringement claims under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) and other applicable laws.
1. Copyright Ownership
Users may post or upload content to BandBlaze, including:
- photos
- logos
- artwork
- text
- videos
- project materials
- provider information
- promotional assets
- music-related media
Users are responsible for ensuring they have the rights necessary to use and share any content submitted to the platform. You may not upload, post, or distribute copyrighted material without authorization.
2. Reporting Copyright Infringement
If you believe content on BandBlaze infringes your copyright, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice. Your notice must include:
- identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
- identification of the allegedly infringing material and its location on the platform
- your name, address, telephone number, and email address
- a statement that you have a good-faith belief the disputed use is not authorized
- a statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
- your physical or electronic signature
Submit notices to:
OR
BandBlaze
4115 Beresford St. #3
San Mateo, CA 94403
3. DMCA Review Process
Upon receiving a valid copyright complaint, BandBlaze may:
- remove or disable access to the reported content
- notify the user responsible for the content
- investigate the claim
- take additional action where appropriate
We reserve the right to remove content that appears to infringe intellectual property rights, even without a formal DMCA notice.
4. Counter Notifications
If you believe your content was removed in error or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification. Your counter-notification must include:
- identification of the removed material
- the location where the material previously appeared
- your contact information
- a statement under penalty of perjury that you believe the removal was a mistake or misidentification
- consent to the jurisdiction of the appropriate federal court
- your physical or electronic signature
BandBlaze may restore content if a valid counter-notification is received and the original claimant does not initiate legal action within the legally required timeframe.
5. Repeat Infringers
BandBlaze may suspend or terminate accounts belonging to users who repeatedly infringe intellectual property rights. We reserve the right to determine what constitutes repeat infringement at our discretion.
6. Trademark Rights
BandBlaze also respects trademark rights. If you believe a listing, profile, logo, or other content improperly uses your trademark or brand identity, contact us with:
- the trademark owner’s information
- the trademark details
- the allegedly infringing material
- supporting documentation where applicable
7. Provider Listings & Public Information
Some provider listings may include publicly available business information sourced from third parties or user submissions. If you are a business owner or representative and believe information associated with your listing:
- infringes your intellectual property
- uses unauthorized branding
- contains inaccurate materials
- improperly displays copyrighted media
Please contact us for review. BandBlaze may update, modify, remove, or transfer ownership of listings where appropriate.
8. Good-Faith Use Only
Submitting knowingly false copyright claims or counter-notifications may result in legal liability. Please only submit claims in good faith.
9. Contact
For copyright or intellectual property concerns, contact:
BandBlaze
4115 Beresford St. #3
San Mateo, CA 94403
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