DMCA

Frugal Flat respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users and readers to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (the “DMCA”), we will respond promptly to claims of copyright infringement involving material on frugalflat.com that are reported to our designated copyright agent and that comply with the requirements set out below.

Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you are a copyright owner, or authorized to act on behalf of one, and you believe that content on Frugal Flat infringes your copyright, you may submit a written notification (a “DMCA Notice”) that includes the following information:

  • A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.
  • Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.
  • Identification of the material you claim is infringing, with enough detail for us to locate it on the site (for example, the page URL).
  • Your full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
  • 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.
  • A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner’s behalf.

How to Submit a Notice

Please send your complete DMCA Notice to our designated copyright agent through our Contact Us page. To help us process your request quickly, please include “DMCA Notice” in the subject line.

Counter-Notification

If you believe that material you posted was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification. It must include your signature, identification of the material and its previous location, a statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good-faith belief the material was removed by mistake, your contact information, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the appropriate court and will accept service of process from the party who filed the original notice.

Repeat Infringers

Frugal Flat maintains a policy of removing infringing content and, in appropriate circumstances, terminating access for users who are found to be repeat infringers.

Disclaimer

Under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly makes a material misrepresentation that content is infringing, or that it was removed by mistake, may be liable for damages. If you are unsure whether the material is protected by copyright, we recommend contacting a lawyer before submitting a notice.