Our Commitment to Intellectual Property

OTW respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our Members and Visitors to do the same. Our Terms of Use and Community Guidelines require that content posted on OTW be accurate, lawful, and not infringe third-party rights. We provide the procedures below for submitting copyright infringement notices and counter-notices under the U.S. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. §512) (“DMCA”). We also explain our repeat infringer policy.

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Important: Submitting a notice or counter-notice is a legal process. Do not submit false claims. Misuse may create legal liability (including damages and attorneys’ fees). Consider seeking legal advice.

 

Scope

This policy applies to all OTW Services that link to it, including:

• Profiles, interview-style articles, editorial articles, social posts, comments, images, videos, resumes;

• Sponsored Rewards pages and any advertising creative hosted by OTW;

• OTW web, mobile, email, and embedded pixels/tags.

 

1) How we handle copyright complaints

Whether or not we remove or disable access to content, we may forward a full copy of your notice (including your contact details) to the Member who posted the content, and we may notify them that we received a complaint. In appropriate circumstances and at our discretion, OTW may restrict, disable, or terminate accounts of Members who infringe or repeatedly infringe others’ rights.

 

2) DMCA Notice of Alleged Infringement (Takedown Request)

If you believe material on OTW infringes your copyright, send a written DMCA notice containing all items below:

1. Signature: A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or an authorized agent.

2. Work identified: A description of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed (or a representative list if multiple works).

3. Location of infringing material: The exact URL(s) or in-product location(s) of the material on OTW you claim is infringing (please provide enough detail to help us locate it).

4. Contact information: Your name, email address, and mailing address and/or telephone number.

5. Good-faith statement: A statement that you have a good-faith belief the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.

6. Accuracy & authority statement: 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 owner’s behalf.

 

Send your notice to OTW’s DMCA Agent:

Email (preferred): dmca@opentoworkmag.com
Mail: DMCA Agent – Open To Work Social LLC, 2080 California St, Denver, CO, USA

 

Tip: Include screenshots and any registration numbers if available. Do not send court orders or subpoenas to the DMCA address.

 

3) Counter-Notice (If Your Content Was Removed)

If you believe your material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification, you may submit a DMCA counter-notice that includes:

1. Your signature: Physical or electronic.

2. Identify the material: The content removed or disabled and where it appeared before removal.

3. Good-faith statement: Under penalty of perjury, that you have a good-faith belief the material was removed or disabled due to mistake or misidentification.

4. Your contact info: Full name, email, and mailing address.

5. Jurisdiction & service of process: A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of (i) the federal district court for the judicial district of your address if in the United States, or (ii) the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado if you are outside the United States, and that you will accept service of process from the original complainant (or their agent).

Send your counter-notice to the same DMCA Agent listed above.

What happens next: If we receive a valid counter-notice, we may restore the material in 10–14 business days, unless the original complainant notifies us they have filed a court action seeking to restrain you from engaging in the allegedly infringing activity.

 

4) Repeat Infringer Policy

In appropriate circumstances and at our discretion, OTW may terminate accounts of Members who are repeat infringers. Factors may include the number and nature of valid DMCA notices received, whether counter-notices were filed, and any court orders presented to OTW.

 

5) Non-Copyright Issues

For concerns other than copyright (e.g., trademark, privacy, defamation, impersonation, safety), please use the reporting tools within the product where available, or contact: report@opentoworkmag.com. For trademark complaints, you may be asked to submit proof of rights (e.g., registration number, jurisdiction, and basis of claim).

 

6) User Responsibilities & Warranties

By posting content to OTW, you warrant that you have the necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to do so, and that your content does not infringe any third-party rights or violate any law or agreement (e.g., NDAs, employment contracts). Do not upload full-text articles, images, or videos you do not own unless you have permission or a valid legal basis (e.g., license, fair use).

 

7) Educational Note on “Fair Use”

Some uses of copyrighted material may be lawful under doctrines like fair use (U.S.) or similar exceptions elsewhere. OTW cannot provide legal advice. If you intend to rely on fair use, consult an attorney and be prepared to explain how your use meets the applicable factors.

 

8) Reservation of Rights

OTW may remove or disable content in our discretion, with or without notice, and may share complaint details with the Member who posted the content. Nothing in this policy limits our rights to enforce the Terms of Use or Community Guidelines.

 

9) Updates to this Policy

We may modify this policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted here with an updated Effective Date. Your continued use of OTW after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.

 

10) Contact

Contact Page: Contact us
 

Quick Summary

• Use OTW only for content you have rights to post.

• Send DMCA notices with all required elements to our DMCA Agent.

• If your content was removed in error, submit a counter-notice.

• Repeat infringers may lose their accounts.

• Non-copyright issues have separate reporting channels.