FANG DMCA Guidelines

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Effective Date: May 23, 2026

DMCA Designated Agent Registration ID: DMCA-1073241

FANG respects intellectual property rights and expects all users, writers, publishers, editors, and partners to do the same.

We are committed to maintaining a lawful, creator-focused, and fair storytelling platform. FANG does not permit content that infringes copyrights, trademarks, patents, or other intellectual property rights.

This Copyright Policy explains how copyright owners may report alleged infringement and how users may respond to claims submitted against their content.

FANG operates under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) Safe Harbor provisions applicable to online service providers.

FANG is operated by IFO DIGITAL MEDIA, LLC, 1111B S Governors Ave #52111, Dover, DE 19904, United States.

Support: support@fangapp.io

Legal: legal@fangapp.io

1. Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe that content available on FANG infringes your copyright or other intellectual property rights, you may submit a copyright complaint (“DMCA Notice”) to us.

Your complaint must include sufficient information for us to identify the allegedly infringing material and verify your claim.

FANG may share your complaint with the user who uploaded the reported content where legally appropriate.

2. Required Information for a DMCA Notice

Your notice should include the following:

a) Identification of the copyrighted work

Description of the copyrighted work or intellectual property you believe has been infringed.

b) Identification of the allegedly infringing content

  • Story title
  • Chapter title (if applicable)
  • Username of uploader
  • Direct URL or in-app location

c) Your contact information

  • Full legal name
  • Email address
  • Mailing address
  • Telephone number

d) Proof of ownership

  • Copyright registration certificates
  • Original publication records
  • Creative drafts or timestamps
  • Licensing agreements
  • Other supporting evidence

e) Good faith statement

A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, agent, or applicable law.

f) Accuracy and authority statement

A statement made under penalty of perjury that:

  • The information in your notice is accurate; and
  • You are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner.

g) Signature

Physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative.

3. How to Submit a Copyright Complaint

Please send your DMCA Notice to:

FANG Legal Department

Email: legal@fangapp.io

Subject Line: “DMCA Notice”

FANG may request additional information before taking action.

4. Counter-Notification Process

If you believe your content was removed by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification.

Your counter-notice must include:

  • Full legal name
  • Contact information
  • Identification of removed content
  • Statement under penalty of perjury that the removal was mistaken or incorrect
  • Consent to applicable legal jurisdiction
  • Physical or electronic Signature

Counter-notices should be sent to:

legal@fangapp.io

FANG may restore content where permitted by law if the original complainant does not initiate legal action within the legally required period.

5. Repeat Infringer Policy

FANG maintains a policy of terminating accounts belonging to repeat infringers.

A repeat infringer may include users who:

  • Repeatedly upload infringing contents
  • Received Multiple valid complaints
  • Attempt to circumvent copyright enforcement measures
  • Re-upload removed content without authorization

FANG reserves the right to suspend, demonetize, restrict, or permanently terminate accounts at its discretion.

FANG also reserves the right to withhold unpaid earnings, bonuses, rewards, or monetization privileges associated with accounts involved in repeated or severe copyright violations.

6. False or Fraudulent Claims

Knowingly submitting false copyright complaints or counter-notices may result in:

  • Account suspension
  • Loss of privileges
  • Legal liability for damages
  • Reporting to the appropriate authorities

FANG reserves the right to seek damages against parties who knowingly submit false or misleading claims.

7. Platform Neutrality

FANG operates as a neutral platform service provider.

We do not pre-screen all uploaded content and cannot independently verify ownership of every story, image, or submission uploaded by users.

Upon receiving valid legal notices, FANG will investigate and take appropriate action in accordance with applicable laws and platform policies.

FANG reserves the right to remove, restrict, demonetize, disable access to, or investigate content at its sole discretion while reviews or investigations are ongoing.

8. AI-Generated Content

Users remain fully responsible for ensuring that AI-assisted or AI-generated content uploaded to FANG does not infringe copyrights, trademarks, publicity rights, or other intellectual property rights of third parties.

The use of AI tools does not transfer liability away from the uploader.

FANG reserves the right to remove AI-generated or AI-assisted content that violates platform policies or applicable laws.

AI-assisted content does not guarantee eligibility for contracts, monetization, bonuses, promotions, or platform benefits.

9. International Rights & Restoration

If you are submitting a complaint on behalf of a company, publisher, agency, or another rights holder, FANG may request:

  • Proof of authorization
  • Business registration documents
  • Agency authorization letters
  • Additional identity verification

Documents submitted in languages other than English may require certified English translations.

10. Restoration of Removed Content

Users whose content has been removed may submit supporting evidence showing:

  • Ownership rights
  • Licensing permissions
  • Non-infringing use
  • Fair use protections where applicable

FANG reserves the right to determine whether restoration is appropriate under applicable law and platform policies.

11. Contact Information

FANG / IFO DIGITAL MEDIA, LLC

1111B S Governors Ave #52111

Dover, DE 19904

United States

Support: support@fangapp.io

Legal: legal@fangapp.io

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