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The Meeds Association provides its members with an employee recognition software implementation. The employee recognition software is fueled by the Meeds ERC-20 tokens.
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Implementing DMCA Takedown Procedures #2136

Closed Abuteslimah99 closed 1 month ago

Abuteslimah99 commented 2 months ago

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe. As a dedicated contributor and advocate for the integrity of our community, I have noticed that the Meeds DAO website currently lacks clear procedures for handling Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedown requests. This absence can be frustrating for content creators and contributors who find their intellectual property being misused without an efficient way to address these concerns. Additionally, the absence of DMCA procedures puts the platform at risk of legal issues and undermines the trust and safety of our community.

Describe the solution you'd like To address this issue, I propose the implementation of a robust DMCA takedown procedure. This solution should include:

DMCA Policy Page: Create a dedicated page that outlines our commitment to respecting intellectual property rights and provides detailed information on how to submit a DMCA takedown request. Takedown Request Form: Develop an easy-to-use form for users to submit their DMCA requests, ensuring all necessary information is collected efficiently. Designated Agent Contact Information: Clearly display the contact information of the designated agent responsible for receiving DMCA notices. Prompt Review Process: Establish a process to promptly review and respond to takedown requests, ensuring timely action is taken. Counter-Notification Procedure: Provide a clear process for users to submit a counter-notification if they believe their content was removed in error.

Describe alternatives you've considered Outsourcing DMCA Management: Partner with a third-party service that specializes in handling DMCA requests to manage this process efficiently.

Additional context The absence of a clear DMCA takedown procedure can lead to several issues:

Legal Risks: Without proper handling of copyright infringement claims, the platform could face legal challenges, which could be costly and damaging to our reputation.

srenault-meeds commented 2 months ago

@plamarque WDYT?