DMCA Policy

Last updated: March 2026

At hobokeninternationalfilmfestival.com, we take intellectual property seriously — after all, in the film world, a stolen script is about as welcome as a spoiler in a premiere screening. This policy outlines our procedures for addressing claims of copyright infringement in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) of 1998.

What This Policy Covers

This site is an independently operated fan site and editorial platform. We publish original commentary, reviews, news, and features related to the Hoboken International Film Festival and the broader world of cinema. We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users and contributors to do the same.

Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe that content on this website infringes upon your copyright, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice. Your notice must include the following information:

  1. Identification of the copyrighted work — A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed. If multiple works are involved, a representative list is acceptable.
  2. Identification of the infringing material — The specific URL(s) or a sufficiently detailed description of where the allegedly infringing material is located on our site, so we can find it. Vague references will not suffice — precision matters here as much as it does in a Kubrick frame.
  3. Your contact information — Your full legal name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
  4. A statement of good faith — A written statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material in question is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
  5. A statement of accuracy — 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 behalf of the copyright owner.
  6. Your signature — A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.

Where to Send Your Notice

Please send all DMCA takedown notices to our designated copyright agent at:

Email: [email protected]

Please include DMCA Takedown Notice in the subject line so we can route your request promptly.

What Happens Next

Upon receiving a valid DMCA takedown notice, we will:

  • Acknowledge receipt of your notice
  • Review the claim and the identified material
  • Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content if the notice meets all legal requirements
  • Make a good faith effort to notify the party who posted the content, if applicable

We aim to act on valid notices promptly — no drawn-out director’s cuts on our end.

Counter-Notification

If you believe your content was removed in error or is not infringing, you may file a counter-notification. Your counter-notice must include:

  1. Identification of the material that was removed and its original location
  2. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed by mistake or misidentification
  3. Your name, address, and telephone number
  4. A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in your district (or, if outside the United States, the District of New Jersey) and that you will accept service of process from the party who filed the original takedown notice
  5. Your physical or electronic signature

Counter-notifications should be sent to [email protected] with DMCA Counter-Notification in the subject line.

Repeat Infringers

In accordance with the DMCA, we maintain a policy of terminating access for users who are determined to be repeat infringers. No sequel rights for bad actors — consider this a permanent cut from the final reel.

Fair Use

Before filing a DMCA notice, please consider whether the use of the material qualifies as fair use under Section 107 of the Copyright Act. Commentary, criticism, news reporting, and scholarship are among the purposes that may be protected. We encourage copyright holders to evaluate fair use before submitting a takedown request. Misrepresentation in a DMCA notice can result in liability for damages under Section 512(f) of the DMCA — a plot twist nobody wants.

Disclaimer

This DMCA policy is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. If you have questions about copyright law or the DMCA process, consult a qualified attorney.

Contact

For all DMCA-related inquiries, reach us at [email protected]. For general questions, visit our Contact page.