Copyright Infringement Notice

At Iowa Forms Online, we respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect the same from those who use our services. Protecting and respecting copyrights is a core value of our platform. If you believe that your work has been copied and posted on our website in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, we encourage you to let us know. Our designated agent is ready to assist with your copyright concerns and can be reached at dmca@iowaformsonline.com.

Submitting a Notice of Alleged Infringement

To submit a formal complaint about alleged copyright infringement on Iowa Forms Online, it is necessary to provide a detailed notice that meets specific legal requirements. This notice should include the following information:

  • A physical or electronic signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
  • Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works at a single online site are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works at that site.
  • Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit the service provider to locate the material.
  • Information reasonably sufficient to permit the service provider to contact the complaining party, such as an address, telephone number, and, if available, an electronic mail address at which the complaining party may be contacted.
  • A statement that the complaining party has a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
  • A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

What Happens After a Complaint is Filed?

Upon receiving a proper complaint, Iowa Forms Online will promptly review the reported content. If the complaint meets our criteria for copyright infringement, the infringing material will be removed from our website. We dedicate ourselves to ensuring a prompt response and resolution to all copyright complaints.

Counter-Notification

If you believe that your content was mistakenly identified as infringing, you have the right to file a counter-notification. To be effective, a counter-notification must be a written communication that includes substantially the following:

  • Your physical or electronic signature.
  • Identification of the material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled and the location at which the material appeared before it was removed or access to it was disabled.
  • A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification of the material to be removed or disabled.
  • Your name, address, and telephone number, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal Court for the judicial district in which the address is located, or if your address is outside of the United States, for any judicial district in which the service provider may be found, and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided notification of the alleged infringement.

Your counter-notification should be sent to our designated agent at dmca@iowaformsonline.com. We will review all counter-notifications carefully and respond appropriately. Respecting and protecting copyrights are important to us, and we strive to balance the rights and interests of all parties involved.