DMCA Policy

Effective Date: [yesterday_date]

At SME Funding Guide, we take intellectual property rights seriously.

As an educational platform dedicated to providing neutral, accessible, and AdSense-safe content about business funding, investments, and literacy, we strive to uphold the integrity of original works while fostering a culture of respect for copyright holders.

This Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Policy outlines our procedures for addressing claims of copyright infringement, complying with the law, and protecting the educational mission of our blog.

Respect for Copyright

SME Funding Guide respects the rights of authors, creators, and content owners.

All material added to this site is generally:

• Original content created by our authors and editorial team.

• Content used in accordance with the principles of fair use, which allow the referencing of works for commentary, educational explanation, or analysis.

• Reviewed to ensure neutrality and compliance with AdSense safety rules.

We affirm our commitment to remove or disable access to any content that infringes copyright once appropriate notifications are received and verified.

Similarly, contributors or repeat violators of copyright rules may be restricted or banned.

Takedown Instructions

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used on SME Funding Guide without proper authorization, you may file a DMCA Takedown Notice.

For your notice to be valid under the law, it must include:

1. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.

   If your complaint covers multiple works, you may submit a representative list.

2. Identification of the infringing material that you request to be removed, including its exact location on our site (URL or description of the article).

3. A statement declaring that you, in good faith, believe the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.

4. Your legal name, mailing address, telephone number, and valid email address.

5. A statement that the information in your notice is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf.

6. Your physical or electronic signature.

After receiving your notice, our team will promptly investigate and, if necessary, remove the content or disable access to it.

Please send all DMCA Takedown Notices to:

DMCA Agent
Email: dmca@smefundingguide.live

Counter-Notice Process

If your material has been removed or disabled following a DMCA complaint, and you believe this action was taken in error or that you had lawful rights to use the content in question, you have the right to file a Counter-Notice.

Your Counter-Notice must include:

1. Identification of the content that was removed or disabled, including its prior location (URL).

2. A statement under penalty of perjury that you believe the content was removed due to a mistake or misidentification.

3. Your full legal name, postal address, telephone number, and valid email address.

4. A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the courts of India (specifically Delhi) and agree to accept service of process from the original complainant or their authorized representative.

5. Your electronic or physical signature.

When a valid Counter-Notice is received, SME Funding Guide may restore the removed content within the legally required period unless the copyright complainant files legal action to prevent reinstatement.

Counter-Notices should be sent to:

DMCA Agent
Email: dmca@smefundingguide.live

Good Faith Compliance

We approach every copyright-related matter with seriousness, professionalism, and good faith compliance.

Our principles include:

• Neutrality and fairness: We neither side with content uploaders nor complainants without proper evaluation.

• Transparency: We inform concerned parties about actions taken due to DMCA complaints.

• Responsibility: We aim to resolve claims quickly while protecting the rights of legitimate copyright holders.

• Educational Integrity: Since SME Funding Guide focuses on literacy and awareness, we avoid any deliberate use of copyrighted material without proper justification under fair use.

• Prevention of Abuse: We discourage fraudulent or malicious use of DMCA requests and reserve the right to reject notices that are incomplete, invalid, or made in bad faith.

Audience Profile and Policy Relevance

SME Funding Guide’s primary readers are:

• Students and Learners seeking simplified guidance about credit, funding, or investing subjects.

• Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs exploring non-technical explanations of funding options.

• Working Professionals and Enthusiasts wanting to understand diversification, investment basics, and global case studies for academic purposes.

• General Readers Worldwide curious about real estate, crypto, diversification, and economic concepts in an educational format.

Because our audience is global and diverse, we adopt a strict policy of protecting original works while safeguarding the educational purpose that makes this platform valuable.

External Content and Fair Use

Occasionally, our blog may include references to or excerpts from third-party material.

These uses are always framed with educational intent and generally fall under the category of fair dealing/fair use, which may include:

• Using excerpts to illustrate or support a concept.

• Quoting for purposes such as commentary, critique, or academic analysis.

• Referencing publicly available content to foster greater understanding of broader topics.

However, if you believe your material has been misused or falls outside allowable fair use, we invite you to submit a takedown request so the matter can be resolved respectfully.

Repeat Infringement Policy

In line with DMCA guidelines, SME Funding Guide maintains a repeat infringer policy.

Contributors, if any, who repeatedly violate intellectual property rights may face suspension or permanent removal from access.

This approach helps protect rightsholders while reinforcing this platform’s status as a trusted, educational source.

Policy Updates

This DMCA Policy may be amended periodically to reflect changing legal, technological, or operational needs.

• Revisions will be published on this page with an updated effective date.

• Readers are urged to review this page regularly to stay informed.

• Continued use of the blog after revisions signifies agreement with the updated policy.

Contact Information

For all DMCA concerns, notices, and questions, please use our dedicated contact details:

• DMCA Agent: dmca@smefundingguide.live

• General Inquiries: contact@smefundingguide.live

• Privacy/Legal: privacy@smefundingguide.live

All communication will be treated with professionalism, confidentiality, and urgency.

Closing Statement

SME Funding Guide was established with the goal of making funding, investments, diversification, and finance-related knowledge more accessible to learners worldwide.

By upholding intellectual property rights and adhering to DMCA processes, we ensure that our platform remains a safe, transparent, and respectful educational environment.

We encourage copyright holders to contact us directly and respectfully if they believe their rights are being infringed.

Every valid notice will be honored swiftly, while Counter-Notices will be handled in strict compliance with the law.

In adopting this DMCA Policy, SME Funding Guide commits to fair handling of disputes, respect for creators, and adherence to law, ensuring that our readers can continue accessing safe, neutral, and educational content without compromise.

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