Copyright Policy


Effective Date: February 1, 2025

Welcome to USA Festive (“usafestive.com”). We take intellectual property rights seriously and are committed to ensuring compliance with copyright laws, including the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and other applicable regulations. This Copyright Policy outlines the ownership of content, usage rights, and how to report copyright infringements.

1. Ownership of Content

All content published on usafestive.com, including but not limited to text, articles, images, graphics, videos, logos, and other materials (“Content”), is the exclusive property of USA Festive unless otherwise stated. This content is protected under United States copyright laws, international copyright treaties, and other applicable laws.

Exceptions:

  • Some images, videos, or other media may be sourced from third-party providers with proper attribution and licenses.
  • Content submitted by guest contributors remains their intellectual property, but USA Festive reserves the right to use and modify it per our agreements.

2. Permitted Uses

You are permitted to:

  • Share links to our articles and pages on social media, blogs, and other platforms (with proper credit to USA Festive).
  • Print or download limited portions of our content for personal, non-commercial use.
  • Use excerpts or references from our content for educational or journalistic purposes, provided that a proper attribution and a link to the original content are included.

3. Prohibited Uses

You may NOT:

  • Copy, reproduce, distribute, or republish our content without prior written consent.
  • Modify, create derivative works, or exploit our content for commercial purposes.
  • Use our content in a misleading, deceptive, or unauthorized manner.
  • Remove or alter copyright notices from any content on USA Festive.

Unauthorized use of our content may result in legal action under copyright law.

4. Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe that any content on USA Festive infringes your copyright, you may submit a DMCA takedown request by providing the following details:

  1. Your full legal name and contact information (email, address, phone number).
  2. A detailed description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed.
  3. The exact URL(s) of the allegedly infringing material.
  4. A statement affirming that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is unauthorized.
  5. A statement that the information provided is accurate, under penalty of perjury.
  6. Your electronic or physical signature.

Send your DMCA takedown notice to:
Email: [email protected]

Upon receiving a valid request, we will investigate and take appropriate action, including content removal if necessary.

5. Counter-Notification Process

If you believe that your content was wrongfully removed due to a copyright claim, you may submit a counter-notification that includes:

  1. Your contact details (full name, email, mailing address).
  2. Identification of the material that was removed and its original location.
  3. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed by mistake.
  4. Your consent to the jurisdiction of the federal courts in your location.
  5. Your electronic or physical signature.

Send your counter-notification to the same email address provided above.

6. Third-Party Copyright and Attribution

USA Festive respects third-party copyrights. We make efforts to ensure that any third-party content used on our site complies with licensing and attribution requirements. If you believe we have mistakenly used any copyrighted material, please contact us immediately.

7. Changes to This Copyright Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Copyright Policy at any time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed.

8. Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding this Copyright Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]

Thank you for respecting our intellectual property rights and for being a valued visitor of USA Festive!