HB.AGENCY and its redirect domain https://housebootlegs.com (collectively, “Company”, “We”, “Our”) maintain 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. Section 512), the EU Directive 2019/790 on Copyright in the Digital Single Market, and the 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, visual brand guidelines, slogans, and the “HB.AGENCY” and “HOUSEBOOTLEGS” names. Proprietary Content: Music promotion strategies, B2B curator placement configurations, artist management frameworks, website copy, and proprietary UI/UX designs.
Multimedia Assets: Proprietary videos, images, graphics, audio samples, and teaser content hosted on our web servers. Confidential Data: Database structures, client analytics, target audience lists, and internal marketing methodology.
3. Mandatory Notice and Action Procedure
If we identify unauthorized use of our copyrighted materials or proprietary structures 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, screenshots, 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 or trademark rights for commercial gain, particularly within the Music Promotion and Artist Management sector, shall be held legally liable for statutory damages calculated per infringement under applicable international, federal, and regional laws. They shall also be liable for the disgorgement of profits generated through the unauthorized use of our corporate assets, as well as all legal fees, counsel fees, and investigative expenses associated with the enforcement of this policy.
5. Repeat Infringer Policy
In strict compliance with the EU Digital Services Act (DSA), HB.AGENCY maintains a rigorous policy against repeat offenders. Global Reporting: Repeat infringers will be formally reported to international hosting providers, domain registrars, search engines, and financial payment processors as high-risk rogue entities.
Immediate Termination: Users, clients, or partners found infringing our rights more than once will have their access to HB.AGENCY services permanently revoked without notice or refund.
6. Counter-Notification and Disputes
If an infringing 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 digital ownership results in severe civil penalties, financial liability for damages, and potential 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 within the European Union. All matters of interpretation and enforcement shall be governed exclusively 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:
