Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Notice

KoreanViewUSA respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users and visitors of our websites to do the same.

This DMCA Copyright Policy applies to koreanviewusa.com, including story.koreanviewusa.com, and all other current or future subdomains, sections, services, and websites operated under the koreanviewusa.com domain (collectively referred to as the “Website”).

We respond to valid notifications of alleged copyright infringement in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”), 17 U.S.C. § 512.

Copyright Ownership

Unless otherwise stated, original articles, written content, photographs, graphics, designs, and other original materials published on this Website are owned by KoreanViewUSA or used with appropriate permission or license.

Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, republication, copying, or commercial use of original Website content may be prohibited by applicable copyright laws.

Short quotations or references may be permitted where allowed by applicable law, including fair use.

Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe that copyrighted material belonging to you has been copied, published, or otherwise used on this Website without authorization, you may submit a DMCA copyright infringement notice.

Your notice should include the following information:

1. Identification of the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed. If multiple copyrighted works are involved, you may provide a representative list.
2. Identification of the material you believe infringes your copyright, including the specific URL or other information sufficient for us to locate the material.
3. Your name and contact information, including an email address where you can be reached.
4. A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use of the copyrighted material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
5. A statement that the information contained in your notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
6. Your physical or electronic signature.

DMCA Contact

Copyright infringement notices concerning koreanviewusa.com or any of its subdomains may be sent to:

Website: KoreanViewUSA
Domains Covered: koreanviewusa.com and all current and future subdomains, including story.koreanviewusa.com
Email: help@koreanviewusa.com

Please use “DMCA Copyright Notice” in the subject line.

If a formal DMCA Designated Agent has been registered with the U.S. Copyright Office, the agent’s mailing address, telephone number, and other required contact information may also be listed here.

Review and Removal of Material

After receiving a substantially complete and valid DMCA notice, we may investigate the complaint and remove or disable access to material that we reasonably believe may infringe copyright.

We may also contact the person who supplied or published the material when appropriate.

Submitting a DMCA notice does not automatically guarantee removal. Each request may be reviewed based on the information supplied and applicable law.

Counter-Notification

If material you submitted to the Website has been removed or disabled because of a copyright complaint and you believe the removal resulted from mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification where permitted under the DMCA.

A counter-notification should contain the information required under 17 U.S.C. § 512, including identification of the removed material, your contact information, the required statements under penalty of perjury, and your physical or electronic signature.

Misrepresentation

Please be aware that knowingly making material misrepresentations regarding copyright infringement or removal of material may result in liability under applicable law.

Before submitting a DMCA notice or counter-notification, you should carefully consider whether the disputed use may be authorized by the copyright owner, by license, or by applicable copyright exceptions such as fair use.

Third-Party Content and External Links

The Website may contain links, references, embedded material, product information, images, quotations, or other content originating from third-party websites.

Third-party trademarks, product names, photographs, logos, and copyrighted materials remain the property of their respective owners.

The presence of third-party material or external links does not imply ownership or endorsement unless expressly stated.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify or update this DMCA Copyright Policy when necessary to reflect changes in our Website, services, or applicable laws.

Any changes will become effective when the revised policy is published on this Website.

Last Updated: September 1, 2026