Copyright / DMCA Policy
Last Updated: 2026-04-20
10.1 Introduction and Platform Architecture
dotgear, inc ("InfrPool," "we," "us," or "our") respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects all users of the platform to do the same. This policy outlines our procedures for handling copyright infringement claims in compliance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA"), 17 U.S.C. Section 512.
Nature of the Service
InfrPool is a computing resource intermediary platform that routes AI inference requests from Consumers to GPU computing resources provided by Suppliers. InfrPool does not create, curate, select, edit, or exercise editorial control over the content of inference requests or responses.
Data Handling Architecture
| Data Type | Stored? | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Prompts (text input) | No | Memory only |
| Responses (text output) | No | Memory only |
| Generated images | Yes (temporary) | 24-hour TTL |
| Transaction metadata | Yes | 7 years |
| Log metadata | Yes | 90 days |
Because text-based prompts and responses are never stored, DMCA takedown procedures are primarily applicable to temporarily stored generated images during their 24-hour retention window.
10.2 DMCA Takedown Notice Procedure
Designated DMCA Agent
All DMCA takedown notices must be submitted to InfrPool's designated DMCA Agent at: support.infrpool@dotgear.jp
Required Information in a Takedown Notice
A valid DMCA takedown notice must include all of the following (per 17 U.S.C. Section 512(c)(3)):
- A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative.
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
- Identification of the allegedly infringing material with sufficient information to locate it (image URL, task ID, timestamp, model used).
- Contact information for the complaining party (name, mailing address, telephone number, email).
- A statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- A statement under penalty of perjury that the information in the notification is accurate and that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
Processing of Takedown Notices
Upon receiving a valid DMCA takedown notice:
- We will review the notice for compliance within one (1) business day.
- If valid and the material still exists within the 24-hour image retention window, we will remove or disable access expeditiously.
- We will make a reasonable effort to notify the user who initiated the generation request.
- We will maintain a record of the takedown notice for compliance and repeat infringer tracking.
10.3 Counter-Notification Procedure
If you believe material was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification that includes:
- Your physical or electronic signature.
- Identification of the material that was removed and its location before removal.
- A statement under penalty of perjury that you believe the material was removed by mistake or misidentification.
- Your name, address, telephone number, and consent to jurisdiction of the federal district court.
Upon receiving a valid counter-notification, we will forward it to the original complaining party and may restore the material within 10-14 business days unless the complaining party files a court action. Given the 24-hour TTL on image storage, restoration may not be possible if the image has already been automatically deleted.
10.4 Repeat Infringer Policy
In accordance with DMCA Section 512(i), InfrPool will terminate the accounts of users who are repeat copyright infringers in appropriate circumstances. A "repeat infringer" is a user against whom InfrPool has received three (3) or more valid DMCA takedown notices within any rolling twelve (12) month period that were not successfully countered.
| Notice Count (12-month rolling) | Action Taken |
|---|---|
| 1st valid notice | Warning notification; content removed if available |
| 2nd valid notice | Second warning; account flagged for enhanced monitoring |
| 3rd valid notice | Account suspended; API keys disabled; wallet frozen; right to appeal |
| Appeal denied / no appeal in 30 days | Permanent account termination; balance refunded minus fees |
Users who receive a suspension may appeal by contacting support.infrpool@dotgear.jp within thirty (30) days. Appeals will be reviewed within fifteen (15) business days. The decision on appeal is final.
10.5 Model Copyright, AI-Generated Content, and Contact
Supplier Responsibility for Model Licensing
Suppliers are solely and exclusively responsible for ensuring they have the legal right to operate the models they register and to distribute inference outputs. InfrPool does not verify the licensing status of AI models registered by Suppliers.
AI-Generated Content Copyright Status
The copyright status of AI-generated content is an actively evolving area of law. InfrPool takes no position on whether AI-generated outputs created through the platform are copyrightable. Users should consult their own legal counsel regarding the copyright status of content generated through the platform.
InfrPool does not claim any copyright ownership over AI-generated outputs created by users through the platform.
Cooperation
InfrPool will cooperate with copyright holders, law enforcement, and judicial authorities, including processing valid takedown notices, responding to valid subpoenas and court orders, and providing available metadata in response to lawful requests.
Contact
For all DMCA and copyright-related inquiries:
- DMCA Agent: support.infrpool@dotgear.jp
- General Legal: support.infrpool@dotgear.jp