Effective Date: 9/7/2025

The SCM Awards (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users of our website (www.scmawards.com) to do the same. This DMCA & Copyright Policy explains our procedures for addressing claims of copyright infringement in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”).

1. Copyright Infringement Notices

If you believe that content on our Site infringes your copyright, you may submit a written notice to our designated copyright agent. Your notice must include:

1. A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.
2. Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.
3. Identification of the material you claim is infringing and where it is located on the Site.
4. Your contact information, including your name, address, phone number, and email.
5. A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
6. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner.

Send notices to:

Copyright Agent
SCM Awards
Email: info@scmawards.com
Website: www.scmawards.com

2. Counter-Notification

If you believe that material you posted on our Site was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification. Your counter-notification must include:

1. Your physical or electronic signature.
2. Identification of the material that was removed or to which access was disabled, and the location where it appeared before removal.
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. Your name, address, phone number, and email, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal district court for the judicial district where you are located (or if outside the U.S., that you consent to the jurisdiction of any judicial district in which we may be found) and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original copyright notice or an agent of that person.

3. Repeat Infringers

It is our policy to terminate, in appropriate circumstances, users who are repeat infringers.

4. Limitation of Liability

We are not liable for any damages, claims, or expenses arising from your submission of a DMCA notice or counter-notice, including but not limited to claims regarding misrepresentations.

5. Contact Information

For any questions regarding this DMCA & Copyright Policy, please contact:

SCM Awards
Email: info@scmawards.com
Website: www.scmawards.com