DMCA and Copyright Policy

Effective Date: March 27, 2026

Tokyofishmarket respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and other applicable copyright laws. This policy describes how we handle copyright infringement claims on our platform, including content posted in communities, marketplace listings, collection showcases, and canonical data contributions.

1. Designated Agent

Our designated agent for receiving DMCA notifications is:

2. Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice

If you believe that content on Tokyofishmarket infringes your copyright, you may submit a takedown notice through our DMCA Takedown Request form or by sending a written notice to our designated agent. Your notice must include:

  • A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.
  • Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
  • Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing, with sufficient detail to allow us to locate it on our platform.
  • Your contact information, including name, 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, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner.

3. How We Process Takedown Notices

Upon receiving a valid DMCA takedown notice, Tokyofishmarket will:

  • Promptly remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content.
  • Notify the user who posted the content that it has been removed or disabled, along with a copy of the takedown notice.
  • Record the takedown in our internal tracking system for compliance purposes.

4. Counter-Notification

If you believe your content was removed in error or that you have authorization to use the material, you may file a counter-notification. Your counter-notification must include:

  • Your physical or electronic signature.
  • Identification of the material that was removed and the location where it appeared before removal.
  • A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.
  • Your name, address, and telephone number, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located, or if outside the United States, the jurisdiction of the courts of Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
  • A statement that you will accept service of process from the person who filed the original takedown notice.

Upon receiving a valid counter-notification, we will forward it to the original complainant. If the complainant does not file a court action within 10 to 14 business days, we may restore the removed content.

5. Repeat Infringer Policy

Tokyofishmarket maintains a repeat infringer policy. Users who are the subject of multiple valid DMCA takedown notices will face escalating consequences:

  • First offense: Content removal and formal warning.
  • Second offense: Content removal, temporary suspension of upload and posting privileges, and a second warning.
  • Third offense: Permanent account termination.

Tokyofishmarket reserves the right to terminate any account at any time for copyright infringement, regardless of the number of prior offenses, when circumstances warrant.

6. Community and User-Generated Content

Tokyofishmarket hosts user-generated content across communities, marketplace listings, collections, and canonical data entries. While we do not pre-screen all user uploads, we act expeditiously to remove infringing content upon receiving valid notices. Content types subject to this policy include:

  • Community posts, media, and comments.
  • Marketplace listing photos and descriptions.
  • Collection item photos.
  • Community banner and sidebar images.
  • User profile avatars and banners.
  • Canonical data contributions (text and metadata).

7. Safe Harbor

As a service provider hosting user-generated content, Tokyofishmarket relies on the safe harbor provisions of the DMCA (17 U.S.C. 512) and equivalent provisions under Canadian law, including the notice and notice regime under the Copyright Modernization Act. We do not monitor or control the content posted by users and are not liable for infringing content posted by third parties, provided we comply with the applicable takedown and notification procedures.

8. Misrepresentation Warning

Under the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material is infringing, or that material was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, may be subject to liability for damages, including costs and attorneys fees. Tokyofishmarket reserves the right to seek damages against any party that submits a fraudulent takedown notice or counter-notification.

9. Contact

For copyright-related inquiries: