Copyright Policy

Last Updated: October 13, 2025

Respecting Copyright

Trail Talk respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users to do the same. This policy explains how we handle copyright issues.

Your Content Rights

You own the content you post on Trail Talk. By posting, you grant us a license to use, display, and distribute your content as part of the Service. You can delete your content at any time.

Copyright Infringement

Do not post content that infringes on others' copyrights, including:

• Photos or videos you didn't take or don't have permission to use
• Copyrighted music, movies, or TV shows
• Artwork or designs created by others
• Text or articles written by others

DMCA Compliance

Trail Talk complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe your copyright has been infringed, you may file a DMCA takedown notice.

Filing a DMCA Notice

Your notice must include:

1. Your contact information (name, address, phone, email)
2. Description of the copyrighted work
3. URL or description of the infringing content on Trail Talk
4. Statement that you believe in good faith the use is not authorized
5. Statement that the information is accurate and you're authorized to act
6. Your physical or electronic signature

Send DMCA notices to: support@trailtalk.io

Counter-Notification

If your content was removed due to a DMCA notice and you believe it was removed in error, you may file a counter-notification including:

1. Your contact information
2. Description of the removed content and its location
3. Statement under penalty of perjury that the content was removed by mistake
4. Consent to jurisdiction of federal court
5. Your physical or electronic signature

Repeat Infringer Policy

We will terminate accounts of users who repeatedly infringe copyrights.

Fair Use

Certain uses of copyrighted material may be considered "fair use" under copyright law, including:

• Commentary or criticism
• News reporting
• Educational purposes
• Parody

However, fair use is determined case-by-case. If unsure, obtain permission from the copyright owner.

Best Practices

• Only post content you created or have permission to use
• Give credit when sharing others' content
• Use royalty-free or properly licensed content
• When in doubt, ask for permission