DMCA & Copyright Policy
This policy applies to the AUP Faith-Driven Digital Store, accessible at https://store.auniqueperspective.org (the “Site”).
1. Ownership of Content
All content on this Site—including digital downloads, eBooks, journals, guides, prayer cards, greeting cards, bookmarks, AI-generated artwork, and quizzes—is the exclusive property of AUP Faith-Driven Digital Store or its licensors. This content is protected under:
The Canadian Copyright Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42)
The United States Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
The Berne Convention and WIPO treaties for international copyright protection
No content may be copied, modified, reproduced, uploaded, posted, transmitted, or distributed in any form without prior written permission, except where expressly permitted by law. Unauthorized use may violate copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws and may result in legal action.
2. AI-Generated and Licensed Digital Content
We use tools such as Canva AI and ChatGPT to assist in the creation of digital products and content. All such content involves substantial human input and creative direction by the AUP Faith-Driven Digital Store.
Therefore, all AI-assisted content—including designs, digital downloads, and written materials—is considered original work and is protected under the same copyright laws as fully human-authored content.
These works may not be reproduced, distributed, or repurposed in any form without prior written authorization.
3. User Submissions
Users are not permitted to upload, post, or submit content to this Site. If this policy changes, any future submissions must comply with applicable copyright laws, including those of Canada, the United States, and international treaties.
The submission of unauthorized, infringing, or unlawful content is strictly prohibited and may result in account restrictions or legal action.
4. DMCA Takedown Notice – United States
If you are a U.S. copyright holder and believe your copyrighted work has been used on our Site without authorization, you may file a DMCA Takedown Notice by contacting:
DMCA Agent
contact@auniqueperspective.org
Subject: DMCA Takedown Notice
Please include all of the following information:
A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative
A clear description of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
The exact URL(s) or specific description of the location of the alleged infringing material on the Site
The name, address, telephone number, and email address of the complaining party
A statement of good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
A statement under penalty of perjury that the information provided is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf
Upon receipt of a valid and complete notice, we will expeditiously remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material in accordance with applicable copyright law.
5. Copyright Notice – Canada (Notice-and-Notice Regime)
If you are a Canadian rights holder, you may submit a Notice of Alleged Infringement under Canada’s Copyright Act by emailing:
contact@auniqueperspective.org
Subject: Copyright Notice – Canada
Your notice must include the following information:
A clear identification of the copyrighted work in question
A description of the suspected infringement
The exact URL or other location on our Site where the material is found
Your full legal name and a Canadian mailing address
Upon receiving a valid notice, we will:
Log your notice internally as required under Canadian law
Forward the notice to the subscriber or user account associated with the content (if applicable)
Retain a record of the notice for six months, or one year if legal proceedings are initiated
We are not obligated to remove the content upon receiving a notice under the Notice-and-Notice regime. However, we will ensure the proper forwarding and retention procedures are followed as required by law.
6. Counter-Notice (U.S. Only)
If you receive a DMCA takedown notice and believe it was submitted in error (e.g., fair use, misidentification), you may submit a counter-notification to our DMCA Agent.
Your counter-notification must include:
Your full legal name, contact details, and electronic signature
- The URL or exact location of the removed material
- A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the content was removed due to a mistake or misidentification
- A declaration of consent to the jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario, Canada, or your local court if outside Canada
If the original claimant does not initiate legal action within 10–14 business days, we may restore the content.
7. Repeat Infringer Policy
We take copyright enforcement seriously. We reserve the right to terminate access to our Site or digital services for any user or IP address found to be:
- Repeatedly infringing upon copyrights
- Submitting false or abusive DMCA takedown requests or counter-notices
- Misusing our original or licensed content for resale, reproduction, or unauthorized redistribution
Accounts found in repeated violation may be permanently banned without further notice.
8. Third-Party Tools and Embedded Content
We use third-party platforms to support the functionality of this Site, including:
Canva – for quiz creation and design
ConvertKit – for email delivery and digital product distribution
Stripe – for secure payment processing
If you believe copyrighted content has been misused via these platforms in connection with our Site, you may contact both us and the third-party service provider directly to ensure prompt resolution.
9. Contact Information
All copyright-related inquiries or infringement notices must be sent to:
contact@auniqueperspective.org
Subject line: Relevant to the type of notice (e.g., DMCA Takedown Notice, Copyright Notice – Canada)
10. Jurisdiction and Governing Law
This policy is governed by the laws of Ontario, Canada, without regard to any conflict-of-law principles.
However:
U.S. users may use DMCA procedures, and related legal disputes will generally be handled under Canadian jurisdiction unless otherwise mandated by U.S. federal law.
International users may retain additional rights under local laws or international treaties. This policy does not override those legal protections.
All disputes will be subject to resolution in the courts of Ontario, Canada, unless this is restricted by binding international or local consumer protection regulations.