Copyright Protection/Take-Down Requests

Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Safe Harbor Policy

Effective Date: June 10, 2025
Last Updated: June 11, 2025

Immaculata University ("we", "our", "us"), respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users of our website and social media channels to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), we have adopted the following policy to provide safe harbor from liability for copyright infringement claims arising from content shared on Immaculata official or affiliated accounts or websites.

Definitions

Immaculata Official Accounts or Websites

Social media accounts or websites created and managed by Immaculata’s Communications and Marketing Office. These accounts or sites serve as the primary voice for institutional messaging, announcements, branding, and engagement across digital platforms and are subject to full internal compliance review prior to content publication.

Immaculata Affiliated Accounts or Websites

Social media accounts, digital platforms or websites officially operated by recognized Immaculata departments, programs, student organizations, faculty, and/or staff. While these accounts, platforms or sites are not subject to formal content review by the University Communications and Marketing Office, content published on them must comply with applicable laws, University brand guidelines, and platform standards. The University reserves the right to request corrections or take action in response to violations.

Non-Affiliated Accounts or Websites

Accounts or websites not formally recognized or authorized by the University—including personal accounts, parody accounts, or unofficial alumni-, student- or parent-run pages. The University does not endorse or accept responsibility for any content posted on non-affiliated accounts.

1. Designated DMCA Agent

In compliance with the DMCA, we have designated the following agent to receive notices of claimed infringement:

DMCA Agent:
Joseph Fullam
Immaculata University
jfullam@immaculata.edu
610.647.4400 Ext: 3192

2. Notice and Takedown Procedure

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied or posted on our official accounts or websites or affiliated accounts and websites in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please submit a written DMCA notice that includes the following information (as required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3)):

• • A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
  • Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
  • Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing, and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material (e.g., specific URLs or links).
  • Your contact information (address, telephone number, and email address).
  • A statement that you have a good faith belief that the 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 you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

3. Response to Infringement Claims

Upon receipt of a valid DMCA notice:

• • We will promptly remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content on our web and social media properties.
  • We may notify the user who uploaded the material and provide them with a copy of the notice.

4. Counter-Notification

If you believe that your content was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification, you may send us a written counter-notification that includes:

• • Your physical or electronic signature.
  • Identification of the material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled and the location where the material appeared before it was removed.
  • A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.
  • Your name, address, telephone number, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal district court in your area (or in our jurisdiction if outside the U.S.), and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notification.

We may restore the content in accordance with the DMCA if we receive a valid counter-notification and the original complainant does not file a lawsuit within 10–14 business days. Restoration of content remains at the discretion of the University.

5. Repeat Infringer Policy

We reserve the right to terminate user accounts or restrict access by users who are repeat infringers under appropriate circumstances. A “repeat infringer” is a user who has been the subject of multiple valid DMCA takedown requests.

6. Scope of Protection

This policy applies to:

• • All content uploaded, posted, or shared by users on our website, official accounts or affiliated accounts.
  • Comments, messages, and user-contributed media on our official social media accounts.
  • Content linked or embedded from third-party platforms by users.

We do not monitor or control user-submitted content and disclaim liability for any such content to the fullest extent permitted by law under the DMCA safe harbor provisions.

7. Reservation of Rights

Nothing in this policy limits our right to pursue any and all available legal or equitable remedies against those who engage in copyright infringement or otherwise violate our terms of use.

Questions or concerns?

Please contact our DMCA Agent using the information provided above.

Content Take-Down Policy

Effective Date: June 10, 2025
Last Updated: June 10, 2025

Immaculata is committed to respecting the rights, safety, and privacy of others. We provide this Content Takedown Policy to outline our procedures for reviewing and responding to takedown requests related to user-generated web content or content posted to our official accounts or affiliated accounts that is alleged to be:

• Defamatory or libelous
• Invasive of privacy
• False or misleading
• Harassing or abusive
• Illegal or violative of applicable law
• In violation of our Terms of Use or Community Guidelines

1. Scope of Policy

This policy applies to all content submitted by users or third parties, including:

• • Comments, messages, and media uploaded to our website or forums
  • Posts, replies, and shares on our affiliated social media accounts
  • User-submitted links or embedded media

We do not pre-screen all content and disclaim liability for user-generated content to the extent permitted by law.

2. How to Submit a Takedown Request

If you believe content published on our website or social media accounts meets any of the criteria listed above, please submit a written takedown request to:

Content Review Contact:
Joseph Fullam
Immaculata University
jfullam@immaculata.edu
610.647.4400 Ext: 3192

Your request should include the following:

• • Identification of the specific content at issue, including URLs or screenshots if applicable
  • A detailed explanation of why the content is objectionable or unlawful
  • Your name, contact information, and a statement of your relationship to the affected party (e.g., yourself, a client, or a company)
  • Any relevant legal documents, such as court orders, police reports, or other supporting evidence
  • A good faith statement that the information is accurate and that you have a valid reason for the request

3. Review Process

We review each request on a case-by-case basis. Upon receipt of a complete and valid request, we may take one or more of the following actions:

• • Remove or restrict access to the content
  • Request more information from the complainant or the content author
  • Decline the request if we find the content does not violate laws or our policies

The University’s ability to act may be constrained by platform-specific restrictions or enforcement mechanisms outside of our control. We aim to respond within ten business days but cannot guarantee a timeframe.

4. Content Creator Notification and Opportunity to Respond

When feasible, we may notify the original content creator or poster and provide an opportunity to respond before removal—especially in cases involving factual disputes or allegations of defamation. Final decisions will balance the rights and interests of all parties involved.

5. Limitations and Legal Considerations

• • We do not act as an arbiter of truth in factual disputes unless compelled by a court order or clear legal standard.
  • We are not obligated to remove content unless it violates law or our policies.
  • We reserve the right to reject unfounded, overly broad, or abusive takedown requests.
  • Repeated submission of bad-faith or fraudulent takedown requests may result in legal action or restrictions.

6. Reporting Criminal Activity or Emergencies

If your report involves imminent harm, threats, or criminal behavior, please contact your local law enforcement immediately. We will cooperate with lawful requests from authorities but cannot intervene directly in emergencies.

7. Reservation of Rights

We reserve the right to:

• • Remove any content at our sole discretion for any reason
  • Retain or archive content as needed for legal compliance
  • Update this policy at any time without notice

Questions or Concerns?

Contact our team using the information above, or consult our Privacy Statement for more information.