DMCA Policy

Last Updated: 21 June 2026

At Outdoor Japan Guide (outdoorjapanguide.com), we respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users, contributors, and visitors to do the same.

This Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Policy explains how copyright infringement claims and counter-notifications can be submitted, reviewed, and resolved.

If you believe that copyrighted material has been published on our website without proper authorization, you may submit a DMCA Takedown Request by following the procedures outlined below.

1. Copyright Infringement Notification (DMCA Takedown Request)

If you are a copyright owner or an authorized representative of a copyright owner and believe that content appearing on Outdoor Japan Guide infringes your copyright, please provide a written notice containing the following information:

Required Information

Your DMCA notice must include:

  • Your full legal name or company name
  • Your contact information, including:
    • Email address
    • Phone number
  • The exact URL(s) of the allegedly infringing content on Outdoor Japan Guide
  • The URL or description of the original copyrighted work and proof of ownership
  • A clear statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
  • A statement made under penalty of perjury that the information provided is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
  • Your electronic or physical signature

2. Where to Send Your DMCA Notice

Please send all DMCA takedown requests to:

Email: outdoorjapanguide@gmail.com

We aim to review and respond to valid requests within 24–48 hours.

3. Action Taken After Receiving a Valid DMCA Notice

Upon receiving a valid and complete DMCA complaint, we may:

  • Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content
  • Notify the individual responsible for posting the content (when applicable)
  • Request additional information if the notice is incomplete or unclear
  • Maintain records of copyright complaints and related correspondence

4. Counter-Notification Procedure

If you believe that content removed from Outdoor Japan Guide was removed by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a Counter-Notification.

Your counter-notification must include:

  • Your full name and contact information
  • Identification of the content that was removed and its previous location on the website
  • A statement under penalty of perjury that you believe the content was removed due to mistake or misidentification
  • Your consent to the jurisdiction of the appropriate court in your location or applicable jurisdiction
  • Your electronic or physical signature

After receiving a valid counter-notification, we may forward it to the original complainant.

If the complainant does not initiate legal action within 14 business days, we may restore the removed content at our discretion.

5. Repeat Infringer Policy

Outdoor Japan Guide reserves the right to suspend, restrict, or permanently terminate access for users who repeatedly violate copyright laws or repeatedly upload copyrighted material without proper authorization.

6. No Legal Advice

The information provided on this DMCA Policy page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

For specific legal guidance regarding copyright matters, please consult a qualified attorney.

7. Contact Information

For all copyright-related concerns, DMCA notices, or counter-notifications, please contact:

Outdoor Japan Guide
Email: outdoorjapanguide@gmail.com

Thank you for helping us protect intellectual property rights and maintain a respectful online environment.