Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Policy

Sparx Science's Copyright Infringement Notification Procedures and Policy

Last Updated: February 25, 2026

Introduction

Policy Overview

Sparx Science ("we," "us," or "our") respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 ("DMCA"), the text of which may be found on the U.S. Copyright Office website at copyright.gov, we will respond expeditiously to claims of copyright infringement committed using our platform that are reported to our Designated Copyright Agent.

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About This Policy

This policy outlines the procedures we follow when receiving notifications of alleged copyright infringement and how we handle such claims in compliance with the DMCA.

Copyright Infringement Notification

Reporting Copyright Violations

If you are a copyright owner, or are authorized to act on behalf of one, and you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please submit a written DMCA notification ("Notification") to our Designated Copyright Agent using the contact details provided below.

Pursuant to DMCA 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3), your Notification must include:

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Physical or Electronic Signature

A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright that has been allegedly infringed.

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Identification of Copyrighted Work

Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works.

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Identification of Infringing Material

Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material.

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Contact Information

Information reasonably sufficient to permit us to contact you, such as an address, telephone number, and, if available, an email address.

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Good Faith Statement

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 agent, or the law.

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Accuracy Statement

A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

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Important Notice

Please be aware that under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity is infringing may be subject to liability. Ensure all information in your notification is accurate and complete.

Counter Notification Procedures

If Your Content Was Removed

If you believe that material you posted on the platform was removed or access to it was disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter notification ("Counter Notification") with our Designated Copyright Agent.

Pursuant to DMCA 17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(3), your Counter Notification must include:

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Your Signature

Your physical or electronic signature.

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Identification of Removed Material

Identification of the material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled and the location at which the material appeared before it was removed or access disabled.

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Good Faith Statement

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 of the material to be removed or disabled.

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Consent to Jurisdiction

Your name, address, and telephone number, and 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 you reside outside the United States, for any judicial district in which the service provider may be found), and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original Notification or an agent of such person.

Counter Notification Process

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Receive Counter Notification

We receive your complete Counter Notification

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Forward to Complainant

We forward a copy to the original complainant within 10-14 business days

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10-Day Waiting Period

We wait 10 business days for the complainant to seek a court order

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Restore Content

If no court order is received, we may restore the removed material

Repeat Infringers Policy

Account Termination

In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable laws, Sparx Science has adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances and at our sole discretion, users who are deemed to be repeat infringers. We may also, at our sole discretion, limit access to the platform and/or terminate the accounts of any users who infringe any intellectual property rights of others, whether or not there is any repeat infringement.

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Monitoring System

We maintain a system to track and identify repeat infringers based on valid DMCA notifications.

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Appropriate Circumstances

Termination decisions are made based on the severity, frequency, and circumstances of infringement.

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Appeal Process

Users may appeal termination decisions by contacting our support team with relevant documentation.

Designated Copyright Agent

Official Contact Information

All DMCA notifications and counter notifications should be sent to our Designated Copyright Agent at the following address:

Sparx Science Copyright Agent

Designated DMCA Agent
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Mailing Address

Sparx Science Copyright Department
The Boulevard
Blackbrook Park Avenue
Taunton, Somerset TA1 2PQ
United Kingdom

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Email Address

copyright@sparxscience.com

For DMCA matters only. Other inquiries will not receive a response.
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Phone Number

+44 (0)1823 275 560

Available Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM GMT
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Response Time

We typically respond to valid DMCA notifications within 2-3 business days. Emergency situations may receive faster attention.

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Sending Your Notification

For fastest processing, please send DMCA notifications via email with "DMCA Notification" in the subject line. Include all required information as outlined in Section 2 above.

Misrepresentation Liability

Legal Consequences

Please be aware that under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents:

  • That material or activity is infringing, or
  • That material or activity was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification

...may be subject to liability for damages, including costs and attorneys' fees incurred by the alleged infringer, by the copyright owner or its licensee, or by the service provider, who is injured by such misrepresentation.

Legal Disclaimer

This policy is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. We recommend consulting with legal counsel if you have questions about copyright law or the DMCA process.

Policy Modifications

Updates and Changes

Sparx Science reserves the right to modify this DMCA Policy at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by:

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Platform Notification

Posting a notice on our platform for at least 30 days prior to changes taking effect

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Email Notification

Sending an email to registered users at least 30 days before changes become effective

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Updated Date Stamp

Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page

Version History
Version Date Changes
2.0 January 15, 2024 Updated contact information and added counter notification timeline
1.1 June 30, 2023 Clarified repeat infringer policy and response times
1.0 March 1, 2023 Initial DMCA Policy publication

Contact Information

Additional Resources
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U.S. Copyright Office

For official DMCA information and resources

Visit Website →
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Legal Department

For other legal inquiries (not DMCA related)

Email Legal Team
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Abuse Reports

To report non-copyright related platform abuse

Report Abuse

Acknowledgement

By using the Sparx Science platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this DMCA Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, you must not use our platform.

— The Sparx Science Team