Save Sandy Creek Copyright Policy

The owners of this website assert that all content published on this website is either owned by the website owners and protected by copyright, or is used in accordance with applicable copyright law, including the fair use doctrine where appropriate.

If you believe that material appearing on this website infringes your copyrighted work, you may submit a copyright takedown notice as described below. Upon receipt of a valid notice, allegedly infringing material will be reviewed and, where required by applicable law, removed or disabled.

How to Submit a Copyright Takedown Notice

To submit a copyright takedown notice to SaveSandyCreek.com, please provide the information outlined below in writing and send it to the following email address:

Email:

For a copyright takedown notice to be effective, it must be submitted in writing to the email address above and include the following information:

1. Identification of the specific copyrighted work(s) claimed to have been infringed.
2. Identification of the material claimed to be infringing, including the URL or other information reasonably sufficient to permit this website to locate the material.
3. A statement that the complaining party has a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
4. A statement that the information contained in the notification is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
5. An electronic or physical signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

Fair Use

Content created by third parties is evaluated for potential fair use considerations before being published on this website. This policy does not constitute legal advice; however, courts generally consider the following four factors when determining whether a particular use qualifies as fair use under U.S. copyright law:

• The purpose and character of the use.

  This factor considers how the original work is being used and whether the use is transformative. Transformative uses typically add new meaning, context, commentary, criticism, or other expression to the original work.

• The nature of the copyrighted work.

  This factor considers whether the original work is factual or creative in nature. Use of factual works may weigh more favorably toward fair use, depending on the circumstances and the other factors.

• The amount and substantiality of the portion used.

  Limited excerpts may support a finding of fair use, while copying an entire work or a substantial portion of it may weigh against fair use.

• The effect of the use upon the potential market for the original work.

  This factor considers whether the use harms the market value of the copyrighted work by serving as a substitute or replacement for the original. If the use negatively affects the potential market for the work, it may weigh against fair use.

Considerations Before Filing a Copyright Complaint

Please be aware that under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who knowingly and materially misrepresents that material is infringing may be liable for damages, including costs and attorneys’ fees incurred by the alleged infringer or service provider. If you are uncertain whether the material you are reporting is infringing, you may wish to consult with an attorney before submitting a copyright complaint.