Copyright & DMCA Policy

1. Overview

Creteva ("We," "Our" and "Us") respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users to do the same. We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 ("DMCA"), 17 U.S.C. § 512, and maintain policies designed to protect intellectual property rights while preserving lawful expression and creator rights.

This Copyright & DMCA Policy applies for videos, images, audio, courses, livestream, and other features. The policy also explains how copyright owners may report alleged infringement, how users may respond to such claims, and how we address repeat violations.

We help maintain a responsible service for Creators and copyright holders but aren’t the ultimate authority in resolving disputes. If you face a copyright issue, you may need to communicate directly with the other party. Creteva’s involvement is limited even though we handle DMCA notices.

By accessing or using the platform, you acknowledge that resolving copyright disputes is primarily the involved parties’ responsibility. Creteva doesn’t provide legal advice nor do we possess expertise in validating copyright claims. As a user, you’re responsible for complying with copyright laws and seeking legal assistance when needed.

2. Ownership of Content

Creators retain ownership of all intellectual property rights in content they create and upload to the platform, subject to the licenses granted under our Terms and Conditions.

By uploading, posting, publishing, streaming, transmitting, or otherwise making content available through the platform, you represent and warrant that:

• You own or control all necessary rights to the Content.
• You possess all required licenses, permissions, releases, and authorizations.
• The content does not infringe or violate any third-party intellectual property rights.
• The content complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
• You have authority to grant the rights and licenses required by the platform.

Creators are solely responsible for the content they upload and distribute.

3. Prohibited Infringing Activities

The following activities are strictly prohibited:

• Uploading copyrighted material without authorization.
• Republishing or distributing protected works without permission.
• Unauthorized use of music recordings, videos, films, television broadcasts, photographs, artwork, books, software, or digital media.
• Circumvention of copyright protection technologies.
• Distribution of pirated, leaked, or unlawfully obtained content.
• Encouraging, facilitating, or enabling copyright infringement.
• Repeated infringement of third-party intellectual property rights.

Creteva reserves the right to remove any content that appears to infringe copyright or other intellectual property rights.

4. Filing a Copyright Infringement Notice

If you believe that content available on Creteva infringes your copyright, you may submit a written notification containing the following information:

Incomplete notices may be rejected or delayed.

5. Actions Upon Receipt of a Valid Notice

Upon receipt of a valid copyright complaint, Creteva may:

• Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content.
• Notify the affected user and record the infringement claim.
• Restrict platform features or suspend monetization privileges.
• Issue warnings or permanently terminate repeat infringers.

Creteva reserves the right to remove content without prior notice where legally required or where infringement appears evident.

6. Counter-Notification Procedure

If you believe your content was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification containing:

• Identification of the removed content and its previous location.
• Your name, address, phone number, and email address.
• A statement under penalty of perjury that the material was removed due to mistake or misidentification.
• Consent to jurisdiction of the appropriate federal court and your signature.

Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, we may restore the content unless the original complainant initiates legal proceedings within the period prescribed by law.

7. Repeat Infringer Policy

Creteva maintains and enforces a repeat infringer policy. Users may be subject to warning notices, temporary suspension, content restrictions, monetization suspension, or permanent account termination.

In determining repeat infringement, we may consider:

• Number, severity, and frequency of infringement notices.
• History of prior enforcement actions and evidence of intentional misconduct.

Creteva retains sole discretion regarding enforcement decisions.

8. Misrepresentation and Abuse

Creteva takes the submission of DMCA notices very seriously. Any one who knowingly submits false infringement notices, fraudulent counter-notices, and misleading intellectual property claims may face account termination, legal liability, damages under applicable law, and recovery of costs and attorney fees. We reserve the right to investigate suspected abuse.

9. Fair Use and Legal Exceptions

Creteva recognizes that certain uses of copyrighted materials may be permitted under applicable law, including fair use, fair dealing, commentary, criticism, news reporting, research, education, parody, satire, and transformative use. Creteva does not independently determine legal ownership disputes and reserves the right to rely upon valid notices received.

10. Trademarks and Other Intellectual Property

This policy applies primarily to copyright claims. Complaints involving trademarks, trade dress, patents, rights of publicity, rights of privacy, or trade secrets may be submitted through our Property Complaint Process or Legal department.

11. International Copyright Compliance

Users are responsible for complying with copyright laws applicable in their jurisdiction. Creteva may process copyright complaints submitted under United States copyright law, European Union copyright directives, United Kingdom copyright regulations, Canadian copyright legislation, Australian copyright legislation, or other applicable intellectual property laws.

12. Reservation of Rights

We reserve the right to:

• Investigate alleged violations and request additional evidence.
• Refuse restoration of content where legally justified.
• Remove content proactively, or suspend and terminate accounts.
• Cooperate with courts, regulators, law enforcement agencies, and rights holders.

Nothing in this policy limits Creteva’s ability to take any action it deems necessary to protect intellectual property rights, users, or Creteva.

13. Policy Update

We may modify this Copyright & DMCA policy at any time. Material changes will be posted on the platform with an updated effective date. Continued use of the platform following such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.