Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy
1. Our Commitment to Copyright Protection
IPTV-AUS respects the intellectual property rights of copyright owners, content producers, broadcasters, and other authorized rights holders. We aim to address copyright concerns responsibly and in accordance with applicable laws, including relevant Australian copyright legislation and, where applicable, the US Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
We review copyright complaints submitted to us and take appropriate action when a report is sufficiently supported and falls within our responsibility.
2. How Our Platform Handles Content
IPTV-AUS operates as a technology and service platform. According to our operating model, we do not directly host or store television channels, films, or other audiovisual media on our own servers.
Content that may be accessible through independent third-party IPTV services is supplied or managed externally. IPTV-AUS does not necessarily own, operate, or control those external sources.
The availability of third-party content does not mean that IPTV-AUS owns the relevant copyrights or has independently verified the legal status of every item in every country.
Users are responsible for complying with the copyright laws applicable to their use of third-party services. Nothing in this policy limits any legal responsibility that may apply to IPTV-AUS itself.
3. How to Report a Copyright Concern
If you own copyrighted material or are authorized to represent a rights holder, you may contact us if you believe that material appearing on or referenced by our website infringes your intellectual property rights.
Please provide enough information for us to identify the material and assess the complaint.
Information to Include in Your Report
A. Your identity and contact information
- Full legal name or the name of the organization you represent.
- A valid email address.
- Telephone number.
- Mailing address.
B. Details of the copyrighted work
- A description of the protected work.
- Information demonstrating your ownership or authority to act on behalf of the rights holder, where appropriate.
C. Identification of the material in question
- The exact URL or URLs on our website.
- A description of the material you believe infringes the copyright.
- Any additional information that can help us locate and assess the reported content.
D. Declarations
- A statement explaining why you believe the use is unauthorized.
- Confirmation that the information in your complaint is accurate.
- Any good-faith declaration or statement required by the applicable legal procedure, including a statement under penalty of perjury where applicable.
E. Signature
Include your physical or electronic signature, as required by the applicable procedure.
Incomplete reports may require clarification before we can proceed with our review.
4. Complaint Review and Response
After receiving a copyright complaint, IPTV-AUS will review the information provided and determine what action, if any, is appropriate.
Our review may involve the following steps:
- Initial review: We check whether the complaint contains sufficient information to identify the issue.
- Evaluation: We assess the reported material and determine whether it falls within our control or responsibility.
- Appropriate response: Where justified, we may remove or restrict access to relevant material, disable a reference or link, contact a relevant party, or take other appropriate measures.
We aim to respond to complete copyright complaints within 24–48 hours where reasonably possible. This is a target timeframe rather than a guarantee, and complex cases may require additional time.
5. Counter-Notifications and Disputed Reports
If you believe that material has been removed, restricted, or disabled incorrectly, you may contact us to request a review.
Your counter-notification should include:
- A description of the material that was removed or restricted.
- The URL or location where the material appeared before the action was taken.
- An explanation of why you believe the action was based on an error or misidentification.
- Your full name and contact information.
- Any declarations required under the applicable legal procedure.
- Consent to the jurisdiction of the appropriate courts, where required by the relevant legal process.
- Your physical or electronic signature.
We will examine the information provided and determine the appropriate next steps. Submitting a counter-notification does not guarantee that the material will be restored.
6. Repeated Copyright Violations
IPTV-AUS takes repeated copyright complaints seriously. Where appropriate and legally justified, we may restrict or terminate access to services for users or parties associated with repeated infringement.
We may also remove or disable links, references, or other material associated with repeated, substantiated copyright complaints, where such action falls within our control.
Any decision will depend on the circumstances, the evidence available, and applicable legal requirements.
7. False or Misleading Complaints
Copyright complaints should be submitted honestly and on a reasonable factual basis.
Knowingly providing false information or making a fraudulent claim of copyright infringement may result in legal consequences, including potential liability for damages and legal expenses where permitted by applicable law.
Please ensure that you have the necessary rights or authorization before submitting a complaint.
8. Where to Send Copyright Requests
Copyright notices, infringement complaints, and related questions can be sent to:
Email: support@iptv-aus.com
Suggested subject line: Copyright Complaint – IPTV-AUS
Please include the relevant website URLs and supporting information to help us review your request efficiently.
9. Legal Information
This policy describes IPTV-AUS’s approach to copyright concerns. It does not constitute a guarantee that all third-party content or services are lawful, nor does it exclude any obligations imposed on IPTV-AUS by applicable law.
The legality of IPTV content depends on factors such as copyright authorization, licensing, distribution rights, and the laws of the relevant jurisdiction.
IPTV-AUS reserves the right to update this policy when necessary. The latest version will be published on our website.