DMCA

Drowsic is committed to respecting the intellectual property rights of others and operates in compliance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). This policy is part of our overall Terms of Service.

Overview of Drowsic Operations:

Drowsic operates as a platform featuring content contributed by various independent creators (authors), including translators and writers of original stories. While our origins lie primarily in translating Japanese novels, the site now welcomes various forms of creative writing. Content is provided by these individuals based on their personal interests and efforts. While we require contributors to respect copyright law, Drowsic does not proactively monitor or pre-screen every submission for potential copyright issues prior to publication. Therefore, we rely on the DMCA notification process outlined below as the primary mechanism for copyright holders to report alleged infringement related to content hosted on our site.

It’s important to understand that Drowsic is run primarily as a hobby project. Operational costs beyond basic transaction fees (such as hosting and maintenance) are covered by the site operator’s personal funds derived from external employment. The platform itself is not designed for significant profit generation by the operator. Consequently, revenue generated through our virtual currency system (“Kyun”) is distributed almost entirely to the individual authors whose work readers choose to support via Kyun purchases. The site operator only retains a minimal amount necessary to cover payment processing fees associated with these transactions. This operational model reflects our focus on supporting the authors and the community, rather than pursuing aggressive commercialization.

Official Procedure for Reporting Copyright Infringement:

This page outlines the official and most efficient procedure for copyright holders to notify us of alleged copyright infringement appearing on the Drowsic website. Following this procedure ensures your notice is received promptly by the correct party and acted upon accordingly.

To File an Official Notice of Infringing Material:

To ensure the fastest possible processing of your claim, please provide the following information in writing exclusively to our Designated Copyright Agent via the email address listed below:

1. A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works at a single online site are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works at that site.
3. Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material (e.g., the specific URL of the page where the material is found). Providing specific URLs is essential for prompt action.
4. Information reasonably sufficient to permit us to contact you, such as an address, telephone number, and, if available, an electronic mail address at which you may be contacted.
5. 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.
6. A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

Please be aware that under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), you may be liable for damages, including costs and attorneys’ fees, if you knowingly materially misrepresent that material or activity is infringing.

Designated Copyright Agent for DMCA Notices:

Please direct all DMCA notices only to:
Email: [email protected]

(Please note: This email address is designated solely for receiving official DMCA notices. Inquiries sent to this address regarding other matters will not be processed. Submitting notices via other channels may result in delayed processing. For general inquiries about Drowsic not related to copyright claims, please use our main contact information found on our Contact page.)

Our Commitment to Action:

Upon receipt of a valid and complete DMCA notice submitted to our Designated Agent as outlined above, Drowsic will investigate the claim and take prompt action as required by law. This action may include, but is not limited to, removing or disabling access to the allegedly infringing material and notifying the affected author.

Counter-Notice Procedure:

If you are an author whose material has been removed or disabled as a result of a DMCA notice and you believe that the material is not infringing or that you have the authorization from the copyright owner, the copyright owner’s agent, or pursuant to the law, to post and use the material, you may send a counter-notice containing the following information to our Designated Copyright Agent:

1. Your physical or electronic signature.
2. Identification of the material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled and the location at which the material appeared before it was removed or access to it was disabled (e.g., the specific URL).
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 of the material to be removed or disabled.
4. Your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
5. 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 your address is outside of the United States, for any judicial district in which Drowsic may be found), and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notification or an agent of such person.

Please be aware that under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), you may be liable for damages, including costs and attorneys’ fees, if you knowingly materially misrepresent that material or activity was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification.

Upon receipt of a valid counter-notice, Drowsic will promptly forward a copy to the original complaining party. Please note that under the DMCA, the removed material may be restored or access re-enabled in 10 to 14 business days following receipt of the counter-notice, unless the original complaining party notifies us that they have filed an action seeking a court order to restrain the author from engaging in infringing activity relating to the material on our site.

Repeat Infringer Policy:

In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable law, Drowsic has adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances and at Drowsic’s sole discretion, authors who are deemed to be repeat infringers. Drowsic may also at its sole discretion limit access to the site and/or terminate the accounts of any authors who infringe any intellectual property rights of others, whether or not there is any repeat infringement.

Disclaimer: The information provided on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. If you have specific legal questions regarding copyright or the DMCA, please consult with a qualified attorney.