Collection & Display

When content (as defined below) is uploaded onto the StarPod app and/or site (collectively referred to as the "Platform"), it undergoes a thorough screening by us ("Screening"). The content is reviewed, examined, and filtered based on certain technical and legal parameters, including but not limited to examining whether the content is original and does not infringe upon any intellectual property right of any third party, including trademark, copyright, or other proprietary rights. For the purpose of this policy, "Content" includes text, software, scripts, graphics, photos, sound recordings, audio, music compositions, videos, audio-visuals, interactive features, and other materials you may view on, access through, or contribute to the service. The "Service" includes all aspects of the StarPod app and/or site, such as StarPod channels and other applications.

When large files of content are uploaded on the Platform, they are broken up into batches of smaller files and then uploaded by us to ensure that the content is thoroughly screened before being uploaded on the Platform and to minimize the possibility of piracy.

After the Screening, content which clears the Screening ("Undisputed Content") is segregated from content which does not clear the Screening ("Unapproved Content") and content which has not been screened yet ("Unreviewed Content"). The Unapproved Content becomes inaccessible on the Platform.

Only Undisputed Content shall be displayed in the search results on the Platform when a search input for content is provided by you.

Action taken for infringement

We will act in accordance with all applicable laws when we are made aware of any infringing activity on the Platform, broadly laid down as follows:

Policy Highlights

1. StarPod respects the intellectual property rights of others, and we expect you to do the same. Your account may be suspended or terminated for copyright violations or for violations of the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
2. We will work towards resolving all copyright complaints ("Complaint") which we receive against content copied on the Platform/an external medium and/or originally published on an external medium and subsequently copied on the Platform by the original owner of the content.
3. The Complaint must be supported by clear and substantial proof of copyright ownership and the specific instance of copyright infringement to enable us to take the Complaint on record. In case of any shortcomings, we reserve the right to refuse to take any action in respect to the Complaint and/or seek additional documentation, at our own discretion.
4. We do not provide legal advice to the complainant if they decide to initiate legal proceedings against the defaulter. The complainant must seek independent legal advice under such circumstances.

Categorization of infringement

I. Copying Content and publishing it on the Platform

Where a Complaint is received by us reporting that certain content is infringing ("Disputed Content") original content ("Original Content") published on the Platform, the following process may be followed:

1. If the owner/authorized agent of the Original Content ("Original Owner") reports copyright infringement with respect to Disputed Content, the Disputed Content shall be removed within 36 (thirty-six) hours from receipt of proof of copyright infringement of the Disputed Content.
2. We shall send a notice to the owner/authorized agent of the Disputed Content ("Disputed Owner") with information regarding the Complaint received.
3. If it is proven that the content in the Complaint is Disputed Content, then we may, at our sole discretion, take one or more of the following actions:
   • Permanently remove the Disputed Content.
   • Move the published works to draft status where the Disputed Owner may not republish the same without our permission.
   • Permanently delete the Disputed Content from the Disputed Owner's profile where they may not republish the same thereafter.
   • If the Disputed Owner has been found to have published Disputed Content 3 (three) or more times, then we can, at our discretion, choose to:
     • Deactivate the user profile; and/or
     • Block the user profile.
4. If the Disputed Owner denies copying the Original Content, then the Disputed Owner will be given an opportunity to convince the Original Owner that they have not infringed the copyright of the Original Owner's content.
5. If the Disputed Owner refuses to do so, the Original Owner will have the option to initiate legal action against the Disputed Owner or they may waive their objection and allow the Disputed Content to be published.
6. We will block access to the Disputed Content for a period of twenty-one (21) days. The order of the competent court having jurisdiction must be submitted to us within a period of twenty-one (21) days from the date of submitting the report of infringement. If no such order is submitted, then we will unblock access to the Disputed Content. In such an event, the Original Owner can file another Complaint, which will undergo the same process as mentioned above.
7. Our internal detection system for copied material detects Disputed Content, and if the content is found to be Disputed Content, then we may, at our sole discretion, forthwith remove such content.

II. Copying External Content and publishing it on the Platform

Where a Complaint is received by us reporting that certain content is infringing certain content published on an external platform ("External Content"), the following process may be followed:

1. When the owner/authorized agent of the External Content reports copyright infringement of their works with respect to content on the Platform and we are satisfied that the report is factual, then we will block access to the Disputed Content for twenty-one (21) days. The order of the competent court having jurisdiction must be submitted to us within a period of twenty-one (21) days from the date of submitting the report of infringement. If no such order is submitted, then we will unblock access to the Disputed Content. In such an event, the owner/authorized agent of the External Content can file another Complaint, which will undergo the same process as mentioned above.

III. Copying Content and publishing it on an external platform

If we are made aware, either by a third party or through our detection system, of any specific instances wherein Original Content published on the Platform is copied and made available on an external medium by any party, then the following process may be followed:

1. Our detection mechanism will, to the extent practically possible, monitor such infringement and will have the Original Content removed from the external medium as per the process enabled by such external medium.
2. When we are made aware that Original Content published on the Platform is being downloaded and saved onto files and/or a third party is stream-ripping the Original Content and publishing it on an external platform, then we shall report the same and shall ask for the external platform/website to be removed.
3. If the external platform fails to take action and/or fails to remove such infringing content from the external platform, then we may, at our discretion and not being obligated to, initiate legal proceedings against the external platform.

Procedure to file a Complaint

I. Copyright Infringement Notification (DMCA Notice)

If you believe that your copyright-protected work was posted on StarPod's site or app without authorization, you may submit a copyright infringement notification to our grievance officer. The notification must include the following:

• An email address, physical address, or phone number so that we and the uploader of the allegedly Disputed Content can contact you.
• A clear and complete description of your work that you believe has been infringed along with documentary evidence of your ownership of the work.
• The URL or other identifying location of the Disputed Content as well as details of the person (if known) who is responsible for uploading the allegedly infringing work.
• 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 authorized agent, or law.
• A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information is accurate, and that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on behalf of the owner along with details establishing that you or the person on whose behalf the notification is being made is the bona fide owner of the copyright in the work which has been allegedly infringed.
• An undertaking that you or the person on whose behalf the notification is being made shall file an infringement suit in the appropriate forum (court/tribunal) against the person uploading the Disputed Content, if the Disputed Owner refuses to take down the Disputed Content.
• Your electronic or physical signature.

You may submit your notice via email to: contact@asquaretechlab.com

II. Counter-Notification

If you receive a copyright infringement notification from us, and you believe that content was removed or access to it was disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification to our grievance officer. The counter-notification must include the following:

• Your contact information, including name, address, telephone number, and email address.
• A description of the content that was removed or to which access was disabled and the location at which the content appeared before it was removed or access to it was disabled.
• A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that you have a good faith belief that the content was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification of the content to be removed or disabled.
• 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 StarPod may be found, and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original copyright infringement notification or an agent of such person.
• Your electronic or physical signature.

You may submit your counter-notice via email to: contact@asquaretechlab.com