DMCA Copyright Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Our Position on Copyright
SportSurge operates as a stream aggregator. We do not upload, host, or store video content on our servers. All stream links on our platform point to third-party embed sources hosted elsewhere on the internet.
We respect intellectual property rights. We take copyright infringement seriously and respond to valid DMCA takedown notices promptly.
What SportSurge Does and Does Not Do
| What We Do | What We Do Not Do |
|---|---|
| Aggregate and index third-party stream links | Host or upload any video content |
| Display embed links from external sources | Store streams on our servers |
| Provide links to publicly accessible streams | Profit directly from copyrighted broadcasts |
| Remove links upon valid DMCA request | Ignore legitimate takedown notices |
Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice
If you are a rights holder and believe content linked through SportSurge infringes your copyright, you may submit a takedown notice to us. Under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), your notice must include the following:
Required Information:
- Your full legal name and contact information (email, phone number, or mailing address)
- A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
- The specific URL on SportSurge where the infringing link appears
- A statement that you have a good faith belief the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
- A statement that the information in your notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
- Your physical or electronic signature
Send your DMCA notice to:
Email: [email protected]
Subject line: DMCA Takedown Request
Our Response Process
Once we receive a valid DMCA notice, we will:
- Review the notice within 48 hours
- Remove or disable access to the identified link if the notice meets legal requirements
- Notify the affected party where applicable
- Maintain a record of the notice as required by law
Incomplete notices or notices that do not meet DMCA requirements will not be processed. We will contact you if additional information is needed.
Counter-Notification
If you believe a link was removed in error or as a result of misidentification, you may file a counter-notification. Your counter-notice must include:
- Your full name and contact information
- Identification of the removed link and its location before removal
- A statement under penalty of perjury that you believe the removal was a mistake or misidentification
- Your consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in your district
- Your physical or electronic signature
Send counter-notifications to the same email address listed above with the subject line: DMCA Counter-Notification
Repeat Infringer Policy
SportSurge maintains a strict repeat infringer policy. We will terminate access or remove links associated with parties who repeatedly infringe on copyright holders’ rights.
Limitation of Liability
SportSurge is a link aggregator and operates under the safe harbor provisions of the DMCA (17 U.S.C. Section 512). We are not liable for content hosted on third-party servers. Upon receiving a valid takedown notice, we act promptly to remove the identified links from our platform.
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