Copyright & DMCA Policy

Hatch Social ("Hatch", "we", "our", or "us") respects the intellectual property rights of content owners and creators. We expect all users to do the same and strictly prohibit the unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of copyrighted material.

This policy describes how we handle copyright claims, takedown requests, and repeat infringers, in compliance with the U.S. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and international copyright standards.

Section 01

What Is Copyright Infringement?

Copyright infringement occurs when someone uses, reproduces, distributes, or displays another person's protected work without permission or a legal exception. Examples include:

• Uploading someone else's music, photos, or videos
• Selling digital or physical items using copyrighted logos or artwork
• Reposting exclusive content from another platform without a license
• Using AI-generated content based on copyrighted input data without rights

Section 02

Copyrighted Works on Hatch

All content uploaded to Hatch — including livestreams, images, products, posts, and storefront materials — must either:

• Be fully owned by the user
• Be licensed for commercial or public use
• Be used with valid legal permission (e.g., royalty-free licenses)

Users must ensure they have the right to use all materials they publish on the platform.

Section 03

How to Submit a DMCA Takedown Notice

If you believe your copyright has been infringed on Hatch, send a written DMCA-compliant notice to our Designated Agent. Your notice must include:

Section 04

How Hatch Responds to Takedown Requests

Upon receiving a valid notice:

• We remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content
• We notify the uploader and provide a copy of the notice
• We log the notice for repeat-infringer tracking
• We notify both parties if a counter-notice is received

We aim to process valid notices within 5–10 business days.

Section 05

Counter-Notice Process

If your content was removed and you believe it was wrongly flagged, you may submit a counter-notice. It must include:

Section 06

Repeat Infringers Policy

Users who receive multiple valid DMCA takedown notices may be permanently banned from Hatch.

This policy applies whether or not the infringing content was monetized. Users attempting to evade enforcement may have their IP, device, or payment access blocked.

Section 07

Trademark and Other IP Infringement

If you believe someone is infringing your trademark, brand identity, or trade secrets — not copyrighted material — email [email protected] with:

• Evidence of ownership (e.g., registered trademark)
• A clear explanation of the violation
• Screenshots, links, and relevant documents

Hatch may remove infringing materials, restrict impersonators, and suspend accounts.

Section 08

False Claims and Abuse of Process

Section 09

International Rights Holders

We accept takedown requests under DMCA, EU Copyright Directive, UK Copyright, and international IP law. If you are located outside the U.S., we still require written confirmation under penalty of perjury and proof of IP ownership or exclusive licensing rights.

Section 10

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