Introduction
At Genflix, we respect intellectual property rights and expect our users to do the same. In accordance with the Indian Copyright Act, 1957, we have established this policy for responding to claims of copyright infringement on our platform. If you believe that your copyrighted work has been infringed, or if you are the subject of a takedown request, please follow the procedures outlined below.
1. Filing a Copyright Infringement Claim
If you are a copyright owner (or an agent authorized to act on behalf of one) and believe that content on Genflix infringes your copyright, you may submit a copyright infringement notice. To ensure a smooth process, your notice must include the following information:
- Your Contact Information: Full name, email address, physical address, and phone number.
- Identification of the Infringed Work: A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed, including a URL or other specific location where the material is found on Genflix.
- Statement of Good Faith: A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- Statement of Accuracy: A statement that the information in your notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
- Signature: A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or an authorized agent.
Please send the completed notice to the following designated agent:
Genflix Copyright Agent
Rishav Raj
Email: copyright@genflix.in
Upon receiving a valid infringement notice, we will promptly remove or disable access to the infringing content and notify the user responsible for posting it.
2. Counter-Notification by the User
If you believe that your content was removed or disabled due to a mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification. The counter-notification must include the following:
- Your Contact Information: Full name, email address, physical address, and phone number.
- Identification of the Removed Content: A description of the material that was removed and the specific URL or location where it appeared before removal.
- Statement of Good Faith: A statement that you believe in good faith that the content was removed or disabled as a result of a mistake or misidentification.
- Statement of Consent: A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of Indian courts and that you will accept service of process from the person who submitted the original copyright infringement claim.
- Signature: A physical or electronic signature.
Send the counter-notification to our Copyright Agent (contact details as listed above).
Upon receiving a valid counter-notification, we will forward it to the party who submitted the original claim. If the claimant does not file a lawsuit in court within 21 days, we will restore the content.
3. Repeat Infringers
Genflix reserves the right to terminate accounts of users who are found to be repeat infringers. A repeat infringer is defined as any user who has been the subject of multiple valid copyright infringement notices. We will take appropriate action in accordance with Indian copyright law.
4. Limitation of Liability
Genflix acts as a platform facilitating the sale and distribution of digital content. We do not independently verify or endorse content uploaded or sold on our platform. Users agree to comply with all applicable copyright laws when using Genflix. Any unauthorized use of copyrighted materials is solely the responsibility of the user. Genflix will not be held liable for copyright infringements, provided that we comply with our legal obligations under Indian law.
5. Good Faith Compliance
We take copyright issues seriously and respond to all claims of copyright infringement in good faith. We reserve the right to request further information if necessary, and to deny claims that we believe are not legitimate or in bad faith.
6. Our Commitment to Transparency
From the beginning, we’ve built Genflix on the principles of honesty and transparency. We know that maintaining this trust with our users and partners is crucial to our success. We do not support any fraudulent or illegal activities, and we are committed to maintaining a business that respects both the rights of consumers and creators.
We’ve poured our hearts into building this platform—figuring out the processes, solving complex problems, and ensuring that everything we do is legal and above board. Our dedication to integrity means that we will always act in the best interests of our customers and our partners, ensuring that Genflix remains a platform they can trust.
7. Final Thoughts
At Genflix, we are not just a business—we are a community that believes in making digital products affordable and accessible for everyone. We want to ensure that everyone, from creators to consumers, benefits from our platform. If you have any concerns about copyright or any other legal issue, please feel free to reach out. We’re always here to listen and take action where necessary.
Thank you for your support and trust.