DMCA Policy

Intellectual Property & Copyright Policy

1. Legal Framework and Protection

HB.AGENCY (“Company”, “We”, “Our”) maintains a zero-tolerance policy regarding the unauthorized use of our intellectual property. This policy is strictly governed by:

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) (17 U.S.C. § 512).

EU Directive 2019/790 on Copyright in the Digital Single Market.

Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 (Digital Services Act – DSA).

By accessing our services, interacting with our brand, or utilizing our platforms, all users and third parties acknowledge that HB.AGENCY’s proprietary assets are protected under international treaties and the laws of the Company’s registered jurisdiction within the European Union.

2. Scope of Protected Assets

This policy applies to all original materials, methodologies, and assets produced by or licensed to HB.AGENCY, including but not limited to:

Brand Identity: Official logos, trademarks, slogans, and the “HB.AGENCY” name.

Proprietary Content: Music promotion strategies, artist management frameworks, website copy, and proprietary UI/UX designs.

Multimedia Assets: Proprietary videos, images, graphics, audio samples, and teaser content.

Confidential Data: Database structures, client analytics, and internal marketing methodology.

3. Mandatory Notice and Action Procedure

If we identify unauthorized use of our copyrighted materials on third-party platforms (including but not limited to YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Google), we will immediately execute a formal Takedown Notice. Each notice will include:

Identification of Ownership: Valid proof of proprietary rights or original source timestamps.

Infringement Identification: Specific URLs and descriptions of the violation.

Statement of Authority: A legal declaration of our right to act under global DMCA and EU DSA protocols.

4. Liability and Indemnification

Any individual or entity found to be infringing upon our copyrights for commercial gain—particularly within the Music Promo and Artist Management sector—shall be held legally liable for:

Statutory Damages: Calculated per infringement under applicable international and regional laws.

Disgorgement of Profits: Any revenue generated by the infringer through the unauthorized use of our assets.

Legal Fees: All costs associated with the enforcement of this policy, including legal counsel and investigative expenses.

5. Repeat Infringer Policy

In strict compliance with the EU Digital Services Act (DSA), HB.AGENCY maintains a rigorous policy against repeat offenders:

Immediate Termination: Users or partners found infringing our rights more than once will have their access to HB.AGENCY services permanently revoked without notice or refund.

Global Reporting: Repeat infringers will be reported to international hosting providers, domain registrars, and payment processors as high-risk entities.

6. Counter-Notification and Disputes

If a party files a Counter-Notice against our claim, HB.AGENCY will review the submission through our designated legal department.

Legal Warning: Under Section 512(f) of the DMCA and EU DSA Article 23, filing a false counter-notice or making fraudulent claims of ownership may result in severe civil penalties, financial liability for damages, and criminal prosecution for perjury.

7. Jurisdiction and Enforcement

Any legal disputes arising from copyright infringement that cannot be settled through standard notice-and-takedown procedures shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in the Company’s country of registration. All matters of interpretation and enforcement shall be governed by the laws of said jurisdiction.

8. Contact for Copyright Compliance

To report unauthorized use of our materials or to request licensing permissions, please contact our Compliance Team:

Email: submit@hb.agency