DMCA Copyright Policy

Effective Date: June 8, 2026

NCBusinessOwner.com (“NC Business Owner,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users, contributors, advertisers, partners, and visitors to do the same.

It is our policy to respond promptly to notices of alleged copyright infringement that comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”), 17 U.S.C. § 512, and other applicable intellectual property laws.

This DMCA Copyright Policy explains how copyright owners may report alleged infringement and how affected parties may submit counter-notifications when appropriate.

Copyright Ownership and Protection: All original content published on NCBusinessOwner.com, including but not limited to:

  • Articles
  • News stories
  • Business profiles
  • Graphics
  • Logos
  • Photographs
  • Videos
  • Audio content
  • Website design
  • Layouts
  • Databases
  • Downloads
  • Editorial content
  • Resource materials

is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws unless otherwise noted.

Unauthorized copying, reproduction, distribution, modification, republication, display, or commercial use of copyrighted content may violate applicable laws and may result in legal action.

Reporting Copyright Infringement: If you believe that content available on NCBusinessOwner.com infringes your copyright, you may submit a written DMCA notice requesting removal of the allegedly infringing material.

To be effective, your notice should include the following information:

  1. Identification of the Copyrighted Work

A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed.

If multiple copyrighted works are involved, you may provide a representative list.

  1. Identification of the Allegedly Infringing Material

Information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material on our website, including:

  • The specific URL(s)
  • Article title(s)
  • Screenshot(s), if available
  • Any other identifying information
  1. Contact Information

Provide your contact information, including:

  • Full legal name
  • Mailing address
  • Telephone number
  • Email address
  1. Good Faith Statement

Include the following statement:

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

  1. Accuracy and Authority Statement

Include the following statement:

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

  1. Signature

Provide a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative.

DMCA Notices: DMCA notices should be submitted to:

DMCA Agent
NC Business Owner
Email: legal@ncbusinessowner.com

Subject Line: DMCA Copyright Complaint

Upon receipt of a valid DMCA notice, we may:

  • Investigate the claim
  • Remove the allegedly infringing material
  • Disable access to the material
  • Notify the affected content provider
  • Take other actions deemed appropriate under applicable law Counter-Notification Procedure

If you believe that content removed or disabled as a result of a DMCA notice was removed in error or misidentification, you may submit a written counter-notification.

A valid counter-notification should include:

  1. Identification of Removed Material

Identification of the material that was removed or disabled and the location where it appeared before removal.

  1. Statement Under Penalty of Perjury

Include the following statement:

“I swear, under penalty of perjury, that I have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled due to mistake or misidentification.”

  1. Contact Information

Provide:

  • Full legal name
  • Mailing address
  • Telephone number
  • Email address
  1. Jurisdiction Statement

Include the following statement:

“I consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which my address is located, or if my address is outside the United States, for any judicial district in which NC Business Owner may be found, and I will accept service of process from the person who submitted the original DMCA notice or that person’s agent.”

  1. Signature

Provide a physical or electronic signature.

Counter-notifications should be submitted to:

DMCA Agent
NC Business Owner
Email: legal@ncbusinessowner.com

Subject Line: DMCA Counter-Notification

Repeat Infringer Policy

NC Business Owner reserves the right, in appropriate circumstances and at our sole discretion, to:

  • Remove content
  • Restrict access to content
  • Suspend user accounts
  • Terminate contributor privileges
  • Terminate business relationships with repeat infringers

We may maintain records of copyright complaints and infringement notices to assist in identifying repeat violations.

False Claims: Submitting false, misleading, fraudulent, or materially inaccurate DMCA notices or counter-notifications may expose the submitting party to legal liability.

NC Business Owner reserves the right to pursue any remedies available under applicable law against parties who knowingly misrepresent infringement claims or counterclaims.

Fair Use: Not all uses of copyrighted material constitute infringement.

Certain uses may be permitted under applicable copyright laws, including doctrines such as:

  • Fair use
  • Fair dealing
  • Commentary
  • Criticism
  • News reporting
  • Education
  • Research
  • Scholarship
  • Parody

NC Business Owner evaluates copyright complaints in light of applicable legal requirements and reserves the right to decline removal requests that do not establish a valid claim of infringement.

Third-Party Content: NC Business Owner may publish or display content provided by:

  • Guest contributors
  • Advertisers
  • Sponsors
  • Business partners
  • Press release providers
  • Third-party licensors
  • User submissions

While we strive to respect intellectual property rights, we cannot guarantee that all third-party content is free from copyright disputes.

When notified of potential infringement through a valid legal process, we will investigate and take appropriate action.

Reservation of Rights: NC Business Owner reserves the right to:

  • Request additional information regarding infringement claims
  • Reject incomplete notices
  • Refuse requests that do not comply with applicable law
  • Restore content where legally appropriate
  • Take any other action permitted by law

Nothing in this policy creates any contractual obligation to remove content beyond what is required by applicable law.

Changes to This Policy: We may update this DMCA Copyright Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, business practices, or website operations.

Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Information: Questions regarding this DMCA Copyright Policy may be directed to:

NC Business Owner Email: legal@ncbusinessowner.com

By using NCBusinessOwner.com, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this DMCA Copyright Policy.