DMCA Copyright Policy

1. Our Position on Copyright

RicePurityText.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects visitors and users to do the same. In accordance with Title 17, United States Code, Section 512(c)(2) (the Digital Millennium Copyright Act or “DMCA”), we promptly investigate claims of copyright infringement and take appropriate action.

Our website hosts the classic 100-question Rice Purity Test questionnaire—a long-standing student folklore tradition originating from Rice University in 1924—along with original written commentary, educational analysis, and historical context. All original text, code, custom graphics, and formatting created by us are protected by copyright.

2. Reporting Infringement to Us

To ensure prompt handling, any formal notification of claimed copyright infringement must be sent in writing to our designated contact point and must include all statutory elements required under 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3).

What your notice must include

Please ensure your DMCA notice contains the following information:

1. Authorized Signature: A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.
2. Identification of the Work: Clear identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or a representative list if multiple copyrighted works are covered by a single notification.
3. Location of Infringing Material: Clear identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing, including the specific URL or webpage location where the material can be found on our site.
4. Contact Information: Information reasonably sufficient to allow us to contact you, including your full legal name, physical address, telephone number, and email address.
5. 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.
6. Accuracy & Perjury 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.

Where to send it

You can submit your written DMCA takedown notice through our Contact page or by sending an email directly to our support team with the subject line “DMCA Copyright Infringement Notice”:

3. What Happens After We Receive a Notice

Upon receipt of a valid and complete DMCA notice:

• We will review the submission to verify that it meets the legal requirements of 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3).
• If the notice is complete and valid, we will expeditiously remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material.
• We will make a reasonable attempt to notify the party responsible for posting or hosting the affected content that it has been removed.
• We aim to acknowledge and process all complete notices promptly, typically within 24 to 72 business hours.

4. Counter-Notification

If material you posted was removed or disabled as a result of a DMCA takedown notice and you believe this was done in error or because of a misidentification, you have the right under 17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(2) and (3) to submit a formal Counter-Notification.

What your counter-notice must include

To be effective under the DMCA, a Counter-Notification must be in writing and include:

1. Your physical or electronic signature.
2. Identification of the material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled, and the location (URL) at which the material appeared before it was removed.
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 full legal name, physical address, and telephone number.
5. 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 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 takedown notice.

What happens next

When we receive a valid Counter-Notification, we will provide a copy to the original complaining party, informing them that we may replace the removed material in 10 business days. Unless the original complainant notifies us that they have filed an action seeking a court order within 10 to 14 business days, we may restore the removed material.

5. Repeat Infringers

In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable laws, we maintain a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances and at our sole discretion, access or privileges for users or contributors who are determined to be repeat infringers.

6. False Claims and Misrepresentation

Please note that under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity is infringing, or that it was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, may be subject to substantial liability.

7. If Someone Has Copied Our Content

All original written articles, website design, software code, custom graphics, and educational analyses published by About Us on RicePurityText.com are our proprietary property and are protected under copyright law.

You are welcome to quote short passages with clear attribution and a link back to the source page (fair use). However, scraping our website, republishing our original articles in full, or duplicating our design to deceive visitors is strictly prohibited. If you spot unauthorized copies of our content, we would appreciate you letting us know through our Contact page.

8. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify or update this DMCA Copyright Policy at any time. When changes are made, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the website following the posting of updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy and our Terms and Conditions.

9. Contact

If you have questions regarding this DMCA Policy or wish to submit a copyright notice, please reach out to us:

Email: contact@ricepuritytest.com
Online Contact: RicePurityText.com Contact Page