Last Updated: September 16, 2026
Myfrents respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users, content providers, partners, and other parties interacting with myfrents.com to do the same.
This DMCA Policy explains how copyright owners or their authorized representatives may submit a copyright infringement notice concerning material appearing on myfrents.com, and how affected parties may respond where appropriate.
Summary
| Topic | Key Information |
|---|---|
| Store | Myfrents |
| Website | myfrents.com |
| Applicable Claims | Copyright infringement claims |
| Notice Requirements | Identification of copyrighted work, infringing material, contact information, good-faith statement, accuracy statement, and signature |
| Counter-Notice | Available where material was removed because of mistake or misidentification, where legally applicable |
| Claim Submission Email | support@myfrents.com |
| Mailing Address | 911 Overhill Dr, Suffield, CT 06078-1945, United States |
| Support Hours | Monday–Saturday, 8:00 AM–7:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) |
| Review Process | Properly submitted notices are reviewed in good faith |
| False Notices | Knowingly false claims may result in legal consequences |
1. Copyright Policy
Myfrents does not knowingly intend to publish or use material that unlawfully infringes another party's copyright.
Copyright-protected material may include:
- Photographs.
- Product images.
- Written content.
- Graphics.
- Artwork.
- Illustrations.
- Videos.
- Website copy.
- Original designs.
- Other protected creative works.
If you believe copyrighted material has been used on myfrents.com without authorization, you may submit a copyright infringement notice as described below.
2. Scope of This Policy
This policy applies to copyright complaints involving material appearing on or accessible through myfrents.com.
It may apply to content such as:
- Product photographs.
- Product descriptions.
- Website graphics.
- Marketing images.
- Promotional content.
- Text.
- Videos.
- Illustrations.
- Other original creative material.
Trademark or other non-copyright intellectual property concerns should be submitted according to our Intellectual Property Claim Policy.
3. Who May Submit a Copyright Notice
A copyright infringement notice may be submitted by:
- The copyright owner.
- An authorized representative of the copyright owner.
- Legal counsel acting for the copyright owner.
- Another party legally authorized to enforce the copyright.
If you act on behalf of a copyright owner, you should have authority to submit the claim.
4. Required Elements of a Copyright Infringement Notice
To allow us to review a claim efficiently, a copyright infringement notice should include all of the following information.
Identification of the Copyrighted Work
Identify the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed.
If your notice covers multiple copyrighted works, you may provide a representative list where legally appropriate.
Useful information may include:
- Title of the work.
- Original publication location.
- Original publication date.
- Copyright registration number, if applicable.
- Original file or image.
- URL where the original work appears.
- Other evidence of ownership.
Identification of the Allegedly Infringing Material
Identify the material you believe infringes your copyright.
Please provide enough information for us to locate the material, such as:
- Exact URL.
- Product page URL.
- Page title.
- Product name.
- Screenshot.
- Description of the material.
Contact Information
Provide current contact information, including:
- Full legal name.
- Mailing address.
- Email address.
- Telephone number where appropriate.
Good-Faith Statement
Include a statement that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by:
- The copyright owner.
- The copyright owner's agent.
- Applicable law.
Accuracy and Authority Statement
Include a statement that:
- The information in the notice is accurate.
- Under penalty of perjury, you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
Signature
Include a physical or electronic signature of:
- The copyright owner, or
- A person authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf.
Typing your full legal name at the end of an electronic notice may serve as an electronic signature where legally sufficient.
5. How to Submit a Copyright Notice
Copyright infringement notices may be submitted to:
Email: support@myfrents.com
Suggested subject line:
DMCA Copyright Infringement Notice
Written correspondence may also be sent to:
Myfrents
911 Overhill Dr
Suffield, CT 06078-1945
United States
Please provide complete and accurate information to avoid unnecessary delays.
6. Review of Copyright Notices
After receiving a sufficiently complete notice, we may:
- Review the information provided.
- Identify the allegedly infringing material.
- Review available ownership or licensing information.
- Request additional documentation where needed.
- Remove or disable access to material where appropriate.
- Notify relevant parties where legally required.
- Retain relevant records concerning the claim.
Actions taken depend on the facts, evidence, and applicable law.
7. Incomplete Notices
A notice may be delayed if it does not contain enough information to:
- Identify the copyright owner.
- Identify the copyrighted work.
- Identify the allegedly infringing material.
- Locate the disputed material.
- Verify the claimant's authority.
- Understand the basis of the complaint.
We may request additional information before taking further action.
8. No Automatic Removal
Submitting a notice does not automatically guarantee removal of content.
Before acting, we may review matters such as:
- Ownership.
- Licensing.
- Authorization.
- Fair use.
- Public-domain status.
- Misidentification.
- Other lawful uses.
- Whether the notice satisfies applicable legal requirements.
9. Good-Faith Claims
Copyright notices should be submitted honestly and in good faith.
You should not submit a copyright notice if:
- You do not own the copyright and are not authorized to act for the owner.
- The material is lawfully licensed.
- The material is in the public domain.
- The use is clearly authorized.
- The claim is knowingly false.
- The claim is intended to interfere with lawful competition or speech.
10. Misrepresentation
Knowingly submitting a materially false copyright infringement notice may expose the claimant to legal liability.
Before submitting a notice, you should carefully consider whether the disputed use may be lawful.
11. Fair Use and Other Copyright Exceptions
Certain uses of copyrighted material may be permitted under applicable law.
Depending on the circumstances, lawful uses may include:
- Fair use.
- Fair dealing.
- Commentary.
- Criticism.
- News reporting.
- Education.
- Research.
- Parody.
- Other legal exceptions.
We may consider applicable copyright exceptions when reviewing a claim.
12. Content Removal or Restriction
Where appropriate, we may take actions including:
- Removing material.
- Disabling access to material.
- Temporarily restricting material.
- Replacing disputed content.
- Requesting supporting documentation.
- Contacting the content source.
- Taking no action where the claim is legally insufficient.
Any action will depend on the specific circumstances.
13. Notification to the Content Provider
Where material is removed or disabled based on a copyright claim, we may notify the affected content provider where appropriate.
The notice may include sufficient information to allow the affected party to understand the claim, subject to applicable privacy and legal requirements.
14. Counter-Notice
If material has been removed or disabled because of a copyright infringement claim and you believe the removal resulted from mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notice where applicable law permits.
A counter-notice should include the information described below.
15. Required Elements of a Counter-Notice
A valid counter-notice should generally include:
Identification of Removed Material
Identify the material that was removed or disabled.
Provide information such as:
- Original URL.
- Product page.
- Page title.
- Description of the material.
- Location where the material appeared before removal.
Statement Under Penalty of Perjury
Include a statement that you have a good-faith belief that the material was removed or disabled because of:
- Mistake, or
- Misidentification of the material.
Contact Information
Provide:
- Full legal name.
- Mailing address.
- Email address.
- Telephone number where appropriate.
Consent to Jurisdiction
Where required under applicable U.S. copyright law, the counter-notice should include an appropriate statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the applicable federal district court and accepting service of process from the party who submitted the original notice or that party's agent.
Signature
Include your physical or electronic signature.
16. How to Submit a Counter-Notice
Counter-notices may be submitted to:
Email: support@myfrents.com
Suggested subject line:
DMCA Counter-Notice
Written correspondence may also be sent to:
Myfrents
911 Overhill Dr
Suffield, CT 06078-1945
United States
17. Counter-Notice Review
After receiving a legally sufficient counter-notice, we may:
- Review the information provided.
- Forward relevant counter-notice information to the original claimant where legally required or appropriate.
- Restore or maintain removal of material based on applicable legal procedures.
- Request further information.
- Take other action required by law.
18. Restoration of Removed Material
Where applicable legal requirements are satisfied, material removed in response to a copyright notice may be restored after a valid counter-notice unless the original claimant provides notice of appropriate legal action within the legally applicable period.
The exact procedure and timing depend on applicable law and the circumstances of the dispute.
19. Repeat Infringement
Where appropriate and where repeated copyright infringement is reasonably established, we may take measures designed to prevent repeated infringement.
Such measures may include:
- Removing disputed content.
- Restricting publication of additional content.
- Ending relationships with content suppliers.
- Blocking repeated unauthorized submissions.
- Taking other reasonable measures.
20. Supplier and Partner Content
Some content on myfrents.com may originate from:
- Suppliers.
- Vendors.
- Authorized business partners.
- Content service providers.
- Licensed sources.
Where a copyright complaint concerns third-party-supplied content, we may contact the relevant provider and request documentation showing:
- Ownership.
- Licensing.
- Authorization.
- Right to publish.
21. Licensed Content
Not all third-party-origin content appearing on our website is unauthorized.
Material may be:
- Licensed.
- Used with permission.
- Supplied by an authorized partner.
- Used under another lawful basis.
A claimant should not assume infringement solely because Myfrents is not the original creator.
22. Product Photography Claims
For claims involving product photographs, please provide:
- The original photograph.
- The allegedly infringing image.
- Original publication information.
- Relevant URLs.
- Copyright ownership evidence.
- Registration information, if available.
Original files or dated publication records may help us evaluate the claim.
23. Written Content Claims
If your claim concerns written content, provide:
- The original copyrighted text.
- The allegedly infringing text.
- Publication dates.
- URLs for both sources.
- Evidence of ownership.
Copyright generally protects original expression rather than facts, ideas, systems, or short generic phrases.
24. Copyright Registration
Copyright ownership may exist without formal registration depending on applicable law.
However, a copyright registration may help support a claim.
For certain legal remedies in the United States, registration requirements may apply.
25. Public Domain Material
Copyright protection does not apply indefinitely to every work.
Some materials may be in the public domain and may be freely used.
If a claim concerns older or potentially public-domain material, evidence supporting current copyright protection may be requested.
26. Geographic Scope
Copyright rights may vary by country or jurisdiction.
Where relevant, please identify:
- The jurisdiction in which copyright protection is claimed.
- Relevant registration details.
- Applicable legal rights.
- Geographic limitations.
27. False or Fraudulent Claims
We do not tolerate knowingly false, fraudulent, or abusive copyright complaints.
A person submitting a claim is responsible for ensuring that:
- Ownership information is accurate.
- Supporting documents are genuine.
- The claim is made in good faith.
- The allegedly infringing content is correctly identified.
28. Personal Information in Copyright Claims
Personal information submitted through a copyright notice or counter-notice may be used for purposes including:
- Reviewing the claim.
- Verifying identity.
- Communicating with involved parties.
- Maintaining records.
- Complying with legal requirements.
- Resolving disputes.
Personal information is otherwise handled according to our Privacy Policy.
29. Disclosure of Claim Information
Information included in a copyright complaint or counter-notice may need to be disclosed to:
- The opposing party.
- Legal advisers.
- Service providers.
- Hosting providers.
- Courts.
- Government authorities.
- Other parties where required by law.
Do not submit confidential information that is unnecessary for resolving the copyright issue.
30. Record Retention
We may retain copyright complaint records where reasonably necessary for:
- Legal compliance.
- Dispute resolution.
- Repeat-infringement monitoring.
- Fraud prevention.
- Business records.
- Establishing or defending legal claims.
31. No Legal Advice
This DMCA Policy provides general information about our copyright complaint process.
It does not constitute legal advice.
If you are uncertain about:
- Copyright ownership.
- Fair use.
- Filing a notice.
- Filing a counter-notice.
- Potential liability.
you should consider consulting a qualified attorney.
32. No Admission of Liability
Removing, restricting, restoring, reviewing, or retaining content in response to a copyright complaint does not constitute an admission of copyright infringement or legal liability by Myfrents.
We may take reasonable action to address disputes without making a final determination regarding legal liability.
33. Other Intellectual Property Rights
This DMCA Policy primarily concerns copyright claims.
Claims involving:
- Trademarks.
- Trade names.
- Logos.
- Other intellectual property rights.
should be submitted under our Intellectual Property Claim Policy.
34. Relationship to Other Policies
This DMCA Policy should be read together with our:
- Intellectual Property Claim Policy.
- Terms of Service.
- Privacy Policy.
- Disclaimer.
- Cookie Policy.
- Other applicable website policies.
35. Changes to This Policy
We may update this DMCA Policy to reflect changes in:
- Copyright law.
- Website operations.
- Legal procedures.
- Business practices.
- Contact procedures.
The current version will be published on myfrents.com with an updated “Last Updated” date.
36. Contact Us
For copyright infringement notices, counter-notices, or questions about this policy, contact:
Myfrents
Website: myfrents.com
Address: 911 Overhill Dr, Suffield, CT 06078-1945, United States
Email: support@myfrents.com
Support Hours: Monday–Saturday, 8:00 AM–7:00 PM Eastern Time (ET)
When submitting a copyright claim or counter-notice, please provide complete and accurate information so that the matter can be reviewed efficiently.