Copyright and DMCA Policy

Last Updated: February 18, 2026

At WebDoctor.Center, we respect intellectual property rights and expect our users to do the same. This Copyright and DMCA Policy outlines our approach to copyright protection, the ownership of content on our Site, permissible uses of our materials, and the procedures for handling claims of copyright infringement under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) of 1998 (17 U.S.C. § 512). This policy applies to all content on the Site, including but not limited to articles, images, videos, guides, Q&A responses, and any other materials (collectively, “Content”).

By accessing or using WebDoctor.Center (the “Site”), you agree to comply with this policy. If you believe your copyright has been infringed upon on our Site, or if you receive a notice of alleged infringement related to your user-generated content, please follow the procedures outlined below

1. Copyright Ownership

All Content on WebDoctor.Center, unless otherwise explicitly stated, is owned by WebDoctor.Center and Elena Canton Medical Center, our licensors, or our contributors (such as the physicians on our Editorial Board). This includes:

• Textual content (e.g., medical articles, patient guides, and Q&A responses).
• Visual elements (e.g., images, diagrams, infographics, and logos).
• Multimedia (e.g., videos or audio clips, if any).
• Software, code, and design elements of the Site.

Our Content is protected under United States copyright laws, international copyright treaties (such as the Berne Convention), and other applicable intellectual property laws. We hold exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, publicly display, and create derivative works from our Content.

Certain Content may be licensed from third parties (e.g., cited medical images or stock photos). In such cases, the original copyright holders retain their rights, and our use complies with applicable licenses.

2. Permitted Use of Content

We encourage the responsible use of our Content for personal, non-commercial, educational purposes. You may:

• View, download, or print Content for your personal use.
• Share links to our articles or pages via social media or email, provided you do not alter the Content or remove any attributions, disclaimers, or copyright notices.
• Use excerpts in accordance with fair use principles under U.S. copyright law (17 U.S.C. § 107), such as for criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. Factors considered include the purpose and character of the use, the nature of the copyrighted work, the amount used, and the effect on the potential market.

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display substantial portions of our Content without prior written permission.
• Use our Content for commercial purposes (e.g., in advertisements, products, or services).
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works from our Content.
• Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright notices, trademarks, disclaimers, or attributions (e.g., “Medically reviewed by Dr. Sergey Prikhodko, MD, PhD”).
• Use our Content in a way that implies endorsement by WebDoctor.Center or Elena Canton Medical Center.
• Incorporate our Content into AI training datasets, databases, or automated systems without explicit authorization.

If you wish to use our Content beyond these permissions (e.g., for reprinting in a publication or website), please contact us at [email protected] for licensing inquiries. We reserve the right to grant or deny permission at our sole discretion.

3. User-Generated Content and Your Responsibilities

If you submit content to the Site (e.g., questions in the “Ask Our Doctors” section, comments, or other user-generated materials), you represent and warrant that:

• You own the copyright or have obtained all necessary permissions to submit it.
• Your submission does not infringe on any third-party copyrights, trademarks, privacy rights, or other intellectual property.
• You grant WebDoctor.Center a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, display, distribute, and create derivative works from your submission for the purposes of operating and improving the Site.

We may remove or edit user-generated content at any time if it violates these Terms or this policy. You are solely responsible for your submissions, and we disclaim any liability for user-generated content.

4. DMCA Policy Overview

WebDoctor.Center complies with the DMCA, which provides a framework for copyright holders to notify online service providers of alleged infringements and request removal (“takedown”) of infringing material. As an “online service provider” under the DMCA, we qualify for “safe harbor” protections provided we respond expeditiously to valid notices.

We have designated a DMCA Agent to receive notifications of claimed infringement. If you believe that Content on our Site infringes your copyright, you (or your authorized agent) may submit a DMCA takedown notice as detailed below. We will review and act on valid notices promptly.

Conversely, if your content is removed due to a DMCA notice and you believe it was done in error, you may submit a counter-notification.

5. How to Submit a DMCA Takedown Notice

To submit a valid DMCA notice, it must be in writing (email is acceptable) and include all of the following elements (as required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3)):

1. Identification of the Copyrighted Work: A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed, including any registration numbers with the U.S. Copyright Office (if applicable) or sufficient details to identify it (e.g., title, author, URL where the original is located).
2. Identification of the Infringing Material: A description of the material on our Site that you claim is infringing, including the exact URL(s) or location on WebDoctor.Center where it appears, with enough detail for us to locate it quickly.
3. Your Contact Information: Your full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
4. Statement of Good Faith Belief: A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
5. Statement of Accuracy: A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf.
6. Signature: Your physical or electronic signature (or that of your authorized agent).

Send your complete notice to our designated DMCA Agent: DMCA Agent WebDoctor.Center c/o Elena Canton Medical Center, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation, metro station Baltiyskaya, Parfenovskaya street, 5, Email: [[email protected]]

We will acknowledge receipt of your notice within 48-72 hours (business days) and investigate promptly. If the notice is valid, we will remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material expeditiously (typically within 1-5 business days).

6. Takedown Process

Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice:

• We will notify the user who posted the content (if identifiable) of the takedown.
• We may replace the removed content with a notice stating it was removed due to a copyright claim.
• We will document the notice in our records as required by the DMCA.

We do not adjudicate disputes between copyright holders and users; we act solely as required by law.

7. Counter-Notification Procedure

If you believe your content was removed or disabled in error (e.g., due to fair use, misidentification, or lack of infringement), you may submit a counter-notification. It must include:

1. Identification of the Removed Material: A description of the material that was removed and its original location on the Site.
2. Your Contact Information: Your full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
3. Statement of Consent to Jurisdiction: 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 outside the U.S., the U.S. District Court for [insert relevant district, e.g., the Northern District of California]), and that you will accept service of process from the complainant or their agent.
4. Statement of Good Faith Belief: 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.
5. Signature: Your physical or electronic signature.

Send counter-notifications to the same DMCA Agent contact above.

Upon receiving a valid counter-notification:

• We will forward it to the original complainant.
• If the complainant does not notify us within 10-14 business days that they have filed a lawsuit seeking a court order to restrain the alleged infringement, we may (at our discretion) restore the content.

8. Repeat Infringers

We may terminate accounts or access for users who are repeat infringers of copyrights, in accordance with our internal policies and DMCA requirements.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Copyright and DMCA Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact Us

For questions about this policy, copyright permissions, or general inquiries: Email: [[email protected]] Address: WebDoctor.Center, Södergatan 25B, Emmaboda, Sweden