Copyright

DMCA Policy

Report copyright infringement and counter-notice procedures under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

Effective: April 25, 2026 Last Updated: April 25, 2026

Our Commitment to Copyright

The Intimate Guide ("TIG") respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users of our Site to do the same. We respond to valid notices of alleged copyright infringement under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (DMCA, 17 U.S.C. § 512) and similar international copyright laws.

This policy describes our procedures for receiving and responding to copyright infringement notices and counter-notices.

Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe content on theintimateguide.com infringes your copyright, please send a written notice (a "DMCA Takedown Notice") to our designated agent (see below) containing the following information:

Required Information for a Valid DMCA Takedown Notice

  1. Identification of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed. If your notice covers multiple works, include a representative list of those works.
  2. Identification of the allegedly infringing material on our Site, with sufficient detail to allow us to locate it. Include the URL of the specific page(s) where the material appears.
  3. Your contact information, including:
    • Full legal name
    • Mailing address
    • Telephone number
    • Email address
  4. A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
  5. A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
  6. Your physical or electronic signature (typed full legal name acceptable for electronic notices).

How to Submit a DMCA Notice

Send your DMCA Takedown Notice to:

Designated DMCA Agent

Email: contact@theintimateguide.com

Subject line: DMCA Takedown Notice

The Intimate Guide
Mailing address — to be provided in initial response

We strongly recommend submitting via email for fastest response. If you prefer postal mail, contact us first to confirm the current mailing address.

Our Response

Upon receiving a valid DMCA Takedown Notice that meets all the above requirements, we will:

  1. Acknowledge receipt of your notice within a reasonable time
  2. Investigate the claim
  3. Take appropriate action, which may include removing or disabling access to the allegedly infringing material
  4. Notify the user who posted the content (where applicable) and provide them a copy of the takedown notice

We may take action without prior notice to users when required by law.

Counter-Notice Procedure

If you are a user of our Site whose content was removed pursuant to a DMCA Takedown Notice, and you believe the content was removed in error or as a result of misidentification, you may file a counter-notice.

Required Information for a Counter-Notice

  1. Your contact information, including:
    • Full legal name
    • Mailing address
    • Telephone number
    • Email address
  2. Identification of the material that was removed and the location where it appeared before it was removed.
  3. 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.
  4. A statement of consent to the jurisdiction of the federal district court for the judicial district in which your address is located, or if your address is outside the United States, a court located in the United States.
  5. A statement that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA Takedown Notice or their authorized agent.
  6. Your physical or electronic signature (typed full legal name acceptable).

Submit Counter-Notices To

Email: contact@theintimateguide.com

Subject line: DMCA Counter-Notice

What Happens After a Counter-Notice

Upon receiving a valid counter-notice, we will:

  1. Forward the counter-notice to the original complainant
  2. Inform them that we may restore the material in 10–14 business days unless they file a court action seeking a court order against the user

If we receive notice that the original complainant has filed a court action within that period, we will not restore the material. If no such notice is received, we may restore the material.

False Claims and Misrepresentation

⚠ Warning: Section 512(f) of 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 liable for damages, including costs and attorney's fees, incurred by the alleged infringer, the copyright owner, or the service provider.

Please consider this carefully before submitting a notice or counter-notice.

Repeat Infringer Policy

We have adopted and reasonably implemented a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, the accounts of users who are repeat copyright infringers. This applies to:

  • Commenters (when comments are enabled)
  • Newsletter subscribers
  • Contributors or guest authors

What constitutes "repeat infringement" is determined at our reasonable discretion, taking into account all circumstances.

Trademark and Other Intellectual Property

If you believe content on the Site infringes a trademark, right of publicity, or other intellectual property right (other than copyright), please use the same email address (contact@theintimateguide.com) with a clear subject line describing the nature of your concern, and we will respond as promptly as we are able.

Modifications

We may modify this DMCA Policy at any time. The "Last Updated" date reflects the most recent change. Continued use of the Site after modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

Designated DMCA Agent

The Intimate Guide

Email: contact@theintimateguide.com

Subject line: DMCA — [Notice / Counter-Notice / Inquiry]

This Policy is provided as required under U.S. and international copyright law and does not constitute legal advice. If you are unsure whether your concern is valid, consult a qualified intellectual property attorney.