DMCA & Intellectual Property Policy
Last Updated: September 10, 2026
Effective Date: September 10, 2026
MasterDiscs (masterdiscs.com) respects the intellectual property rights of artists, film creators, production studios, and rights holders worldwide. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA"), Title 17, United States Code, Section 512(c), and applicable international intellectual property laws, we have implemented the following notification and takedown policy.
1. Trademark & Fair Use Disclaimer
• Ownership of Marks: All movie titles, television series names, franchise titles, studio names, platform trademarks (including but not limited to Warner Bros., Universal Pictures, Sony Pictures, Paramount, Walt Disney Studios, Lionsgate, Criterion Collection, and other respective production companies or streaming networks), and related character artwork displayed on masterdiscs.com are the exclusive intellectual property of their respective copyright and trademark owners.
• Nominative Fair Use: MasterDiscs is an independent online retailer. Any reference to copyrighted titles, studio trademarks, or promotional cover imagery is used solely for descriptive, comparative, and identification purposes to accurately inform consumers regarding the physical media format, title, and content of the product being purchased.
• No Affiliation: Unless explicitly stated, MasterDiscs is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or officially endorsed by the original content creators, production studios, or streaming networks referenced on this website.
2. DMCA Notice of Claimed Infringement (Takedown Request)
If you are a copyright owner or an authorized agent acting on behalf of a copyright owner and believe in good faith that any content, product listing, image, or text hosted on masterdiscs.com infringes upon your copyright, you may submit a formal DMCA Takedown Notice to our Designated Copyright Agent.
To be legally effective under 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3), your written notification must include the following information:
1. Identification of the Work: A clear description and identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed (including registration numbers or direct links to the official work, if applicable).
2. Location of Infringing Material: The exact URL(s) or specific product listing link(s) on masterdiscs.com where the allegedly infringing material is located, sufficient to permit us to locate and review the item.
3. Contact Information: Your full legal name, title/company name, physical mailing address, telephone number, and valid email address.
4. 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."
5. Accuracy & Perjury Statement: A statement that "the information in this notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed."
6. Physical or Electronic Signature: A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.
3. Designated DMCA Agent & Submission Details
Please direct all formal DMCA notices, intellectual property inquiries, and legal correspondence to our Designated Agent:
• Attention: Designated DMCA Agent / Legal Department
• Website: masterdiscs.com
• Dedicated DMCA Email: [email protected]
• Alternative Support Email: [email protected]
• Subject Line: "DMCA Copyright Infringement Notice - masterdiscs.com"
*Note: Inquiries sent to this email that are unrelated to intellectual property or copyright claims (such as standard order tracking or general customer service) will not receive a response from our legal department. Please use [email protected] for customer service inquiries.
4. Our Takedown Procedure & Response Timeline
Upon receipt of a valid, legally sufficient DMCA notice meeting all statutory requirements:
• Immediate Investigation: Our legal team will review the claim within 24–48 business hours.
• Expeditious Removal: If the claim is substantiated or involves protected intellectual property, we will promptly remove or disable access to the disputed product listing or content.
• Notification to Supplier/Uploader: We will notify the affected party regarding the removal and provide a copy of the notice.
5. Counter-Notification Procedure (17 U.S.C. § 512(g))
If you believe that your product listing or content was removed or disabled as a result of mistake, misidentification, or fair use, you may submit a written Counter-Notification to our Designated Agent containing:
1. Identification of the specific material that has been removed and its prior location (URL).
2. Your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
3. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification.
4. A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the federal district court for your judicial district (or if outside the U.S., any judicial jurisdiction where MasterDiscs may be found), and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notice.
5. Your physical or electronic signature.
Upon receipt of a valid Counter-Notice, we will forward it to the original complaining party. If the copyright holder does not file a court action seeking an injunction within 10–14 business days, we may restore access to the disputed content.
6. Repeat Infringer Policy
In accordance with Section 512(i)(1)(A) of the DMCA, MasterDiscs maintains a strict repeat infringer policy. We reserve the right to suspend, terminate, or block access to our website, accounts, or services for any third-party supplier, vendor, or user who repeatedly infringes upon the intellectual property rights of others.
7. Modifications to This Policy
MasterDiscs reserves the right to amend or update this Intellectual Property Policy at any time. Changes become effective immediately upon posting to this page.