Copyright Policy & DMCA

Last updated: January 18, 2025

Overview

HAPPYGLOBAL, LLC ("we", "us", "our") respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. This Copyright Policy outlines our procedures for addressing claims of copyright infringement in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and other applicable laws.

Copyright Compliance for AI-Generated Content

Source Image Requirements

When uploading images to our AI caricature service, you must ensure that:

You own the copyright to the image, OR
You have explicit permission from the copyright owner, OR
The image is in the public domain, OR
Your use qualifies as fair use under applicable copyright law

Portrait Rights and Consent

For images containing people, you must additionally ensure:

You have consent from all individuals depicted in the image
For commercial use, you may need model releases or other legal documentation
Images of minors require parental consent
Public figures may have additional publicity rights protections

Important: Uploading copyrighted material without permission may result in account termination and potential legal liability. You are solely responsible for ensuring your uploads comply with copyright law.

DMCA Takedown Procedure

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used on our Service without authorization, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice. Your notice must include:

Required Information

Your physical or electronic signature
Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
Identification of the material claimed to be infringing and its location on our Service
Your contact information (address, telephone number, email address)
A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized
A statement that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

DMCA Designated Agent

HAPPYGLOBAL, LLC

Attn: DMCA Agent

131 Continental Dr, Suite 305

Newark, DE 19713, United States

Email: legal@caricatu.ro

Counter-Notification Process

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

Your physical or electronic signature
Identification of the material that was removed and its previous location
A statement under penalty of perjury that the material was removed by mistake or misidentification
Your contact information and consent to jurisdiction of Federal District Court
A statement that you will accept service of process from the original complainant

Repeat Infringer Policy

We maintain a policy of terminating accounts of users who are repeat copyright infringers. Our policy includes:

Warning users upon first valid DMCA notice
Temporary suspension for second offense
Permanent termination for third offense or severe violations
Immediate termination for willful, commercial-scale infringement

Fair Use Guidelines

While we cannot provide legal advice, we recognize that some uses of copyrighted material may qualify as fair use. Fair use factors include:

Purpose and character of use (commercial vs. educational, transformative nature)
Nature of the copyrighted work
Amount and substantiality of the portion used
Effect of use on the potential market for the original work

Disclaimer: Fair use is a complex legal doctrine. When in doubt, seek legal counsel or obtain permission from the copyright owner.

AI Training and Copyright

Regarding the use of copyrighted material in AI training:

We use third-party AI models that may have been trained on publicly available data
We do not use user-uploaded images to train or improve AI models without explicit consent
Generated caricatures are transformative works based on the user's uploaded image
We comply with all applicable laws regarding AI training and copyright

International Copyright

We respect copyright laws in all jurisdictions where our Service is available:

We comply with the Berne Convention and other international copyright treaties
We respond to valid takedown requests under applicable local laws
Users are responsible for compliance with their local copyright laws
We may block access to content in specific jurisdictions when required by law

Response Times and Procedures

DMCA Notices

Initial response within 24-48 hours
Content removal within 2-5 business days if notice is valid
User notification upon content removal

Counter-Notifications

Review within 5-7 business days
Content restoration within 10-14 days if counter-notice is valid
Original complainant notification as required by law

False Claims

Making false or bad faith copyright claims may result in legal liability under Section 512(f) of the DMCA and other applicable laws. We reserve the right to seek damages and attorney's fees against parties who submit false DMCA notices.

Contact Information

For copyright-related inquiries:

Copyright Officer

HAPPYGLOBAL, LLC