DMCA & Copyright Policy

Last updated: January 3, 2026

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content on ModelLink 3D infringes your copyright, this page explains how to report it and what happens next.

1. Our Commitment

ModelLink 3D respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and respond promptly to valid takedown requests.

2. Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe that content hosted on ModelLink 3D infringes your copyright, please send a DMCA takedown notice to our designated agent with the following information:

  1. Identification of the copyrighted work — Describe the work you believe is being infringed. If multiple works are involved, provide a representative list.
  2. Identification of the infringing material — Provide the URL(s) where the allegedly infringing content is located on modellink3d.com.
  3. Your contact information — Include your name, mailing address, phone number, and email address.
  4. Good faith statement — A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
  5. Accuracy statement — 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 their behalf.
  6. Signature — Your physical or electronic signature.

DMCA Notice Template

Subject: DMCA Takedown Notice To: [email protected] I, [Your Full Name], am the copyright owner (or authorized agent for the copyright owner) of the following copyrighted work(s): [Description of your copyrighted work] I have identified the following material on modellink3d.com that I believe infringes my copyright: URL(s): [List specific URLs] My contact information: - Name: [Your Full Name] - Address: [Your Mailing Address] - Phone: [Your Phone Number] - Email: [Your Email Address] I have a good faith belief that the use of the described material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law. I declare, under penalty of perjury, that the information in this notice is accurate and that I am the copyright owner or am authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner. Signature: [Your Physical or Electronic Signature] Date: [Date]

Where to Send Notices

Email (preferred): [email protected]

Mail:
Altonuva LLC
DMCA Agent
[Your business address]
United States

3. What Happens After We Receive a Notice

  1. Review — We review the notice for completeness and validity.
  2. Action — If valid, we promptly remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content.
  3. Notification — We notify the user who uploaded the content and provide them with a copy of the takedown notice.
  4. Documentation — We maintain records of all notices received and actions taken.

4. Counter-Notification

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

  1. Identification of removed content — Describe the content that was removed and where it appeared.
  2. Good faith statement — A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you believe the content was removed by mistake or misidentification.
  3. Consent to jurisdiction — A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of federal court in your district (or Utah if outside the US) and that you will accept service from the person who filed the original notice.
  4. Your contact information — Your name, address, phone number, and email.
  5. Signature — Your physical or electronic signature.

Send counter-notifications to [email protected].

After Counter-Notification

Upon receiving a valid counter-notification, we will:

  1. Forward the counter-notification to the original complainant
  2. Inform them they have 10 business days to file a court action
  3. If no court action is filed within 10-14 business days, we may restore the content

5. Repeat Infringers

ModelLink 3D maintains a policy of terminating accounts of users who are repeat copyright infringers. We may terminate an account after:

  • Two or more valid DMCA takedown notices against the same user
  • Evidence of deliberate, ongoing infringement
  • Failure to respond to warnings about infringing content

Account termination for repeat infringement is permanent and may include forfeiture of any prepaid subscription fees.

6. Misrepresentation Warning

Under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material is infringing, or that material was removed by mistake, may be liable for damages, including costs and attorney's fees.

Please ensure your claims are accurate before submitting a notice.

7. Non-US Copyright Claims

While the DMCA is a US law, we respect copyright worldwide. If you are outside the United States and believe your rights are being infringed, please contact us at [email protected] with:

  • A description of the copyrighted work
  • The URL(s) of the allegedly infringing content
  • Your contact information
  • Evidence of your ownership or authorization

We will review international claims under applicable law and respond appropriately.

8. Protecting Your Own Content

As a ModelLink 3D user, you can help protect your content by:

  • Only uploading content you own or have rights to
  • Understanding your subscription's sharing settings
  • Monitoring where your share links are used
  • Contacting us if you see your content used without permission elsewhere

9. Questions

For questions about this policy or copyright concerns: