IPR & Infringement Policy

1. Overview

Vemgram respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users of the Platform to do the same. This policy outlines the process for reporting intellectual property infringement on the Platform, in compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Copyright Act, 1957, and the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

2. Reporting Infringement

If you believe that content on Vemgram infringes your intellectual property rights (including copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights), you may submit a complaint to our Grievance Officer. Your complaint must include:

Your full legal name, address, and contact details
Identification of the copyrighted work, trademark, or other IP right you claim has been infringed
Identification of the content on Vemgram that you claim is infringing, including the URL(s) where the content appears
A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the rights owner, its agent, or the law
A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your complaint is accurate and that you are the rights owner or authorized to act on their behalf
Your physical or electronic signature

Send your complaint to [email protected] with the subject line “IPR Infringement Report”.

3. Takedown Process

Upon receiving a valid infringement complaint, Vemgram will:

Acknowledge receipt of the complaint within 24 hours
Review the complaint for completeness and validity
If the complaint is valid, remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content within 36 hours of receiving a valid and complete complaint, in accordance with the IT (Intermediary Guidelines) Rules, 2021
Notify the user who posted the content about the complaint and removal, providing them with a copy of the complaint (with personal contact details of the complainant redacted if necessary)

4. Counter-Notification

If you believe your content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notification to [email protected] containing:

Your full legal name, address, and contact details
Identification of the content that was removed and the location where it appeared
A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the content was removed by mistake or misidentification
Your consent to the jurisdiction of the courts in India
Your physical or electronic signature

Upon receiving a valid counter-notification, Vemgram will forward it to the original complainant. If the complainant does not initiate legal proceedings within 15 days, Vemgram may restore the removed content.

5. Repeat Infringer Policy

Vemgram maintains a policy of terminating accounts of users who are repeat infringers. A user will be considered a repeat infringer if two or more valid infringement complaints are filed against their content, or if a court order or regulatory directive identifies them as a repeat infringer. Consequences may include removal of all content, suspension of the account, or permanent termination of the account.

6. Disclaimer

Vemgram’s removal of content pursuant to this policy does not constitute an admission that the content is infringing. Vemgram is not in a position to adjudicate intellectual property disputes between parties. Users are encouraged to resolve such disputes directly or through appropriate legal channels.

7. Contact

For all intellectual property inquiries, contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Subject: IPR Infringement Report

Grievance Officer: Bikash Kampo
Address: Vemgram, Koraput, Odisha, India