Copyright Policy

Last Updated: [Date]

[Company Name] (“Platform”) respects intellectual property rights and expects all users (“Users,” “Vendors,” or “Buyers”) to do the same. This Copyright Policy governs how we address claims of copyright infringement and protects the rights of content creators under Thai and international law.

1. Ownership of Content

  • Platform Content: All original content on the Platform (e.g., logos, text, graphics) is owned by [Company Name] and protected under Thailand’s Copyright Act BE 2537.
  • User-Generated Content (UGC): Vendors and Users retain ownership of their UGC (e.g., product listings, images). By uploading content, Users grant the Platform a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display and distribute it.

2. Prohibited Activities

Users must not:

  • Upload, sell, or distribute content that infringes third-party copyrights (e.g., pirated software, counterfeit media).
  • Use copyrighted material (e.g., images, text, music) without permission from the rights holder.
  • Circumvent copyright protections (e.g., DRM removal) under Thailand’s Computer Crimes Act BE 2550.

3. Reporting Copyright Infringement

To report infringement, submit a written notice to our designated agent with:

  1. Your Contact Information: Name, address, email, and phone number.
  2. Identification of the Infringing Material: URL or description of the content.
  3. Proof of Ownership: Evidence of your copyright (e.g., registration number, original work).
  4. Statement of Good Faith: A declaration that the claim is accurate and made under penalty of perjury.
  5. Signature: Physical or electronic signature of the rights holder.

Submit notices to:
[Copyright Agent Name]
[Email Address]
[Physical Address in Thailand]

4. Counter-Notice (For Accused Users)

If your content is removed due to a copyright claim, you may submit a counter-notice with:

  1. Your contact information.
  2. Identification of the removed content.
  3. A statement under penalty of perjury that the removal was mistaken.
  4. Consent to Thai jurisdiction.

The Platform will forward counter-notices to the claimant. Content may be reinstated after 10 business days unless legal action is filed.

5. Penalties for Infringement

  • Content Removal: Infringing content will be removed immediately.
  • Account Suspension: Repeat offenders may have accounts terminated.
  • Legal Action: Rights holders may pursue claims under Thailand’s Copyright Act (fines up to [amount] THB and/or imprisonment).

6. Thai Legal Compliance

  • Copyright Act BE 2537: Protects original works (e.g., literature, art, software) for the creator’s lifetime + 50 years.
  • Fair Use: Limited use for education, news, or criticism is permitted (Section 32).
  • Liability: The Platform acts as an intermediary and is not liable for User infringement under Thailand’s Electronic Transactions Act BE 2544, provided we comply with takedown procedures.

7. False Claims

False copyright claims may result in liability for damages under Thailand’s Civil and Commercial Code.

8. Contact

For copyright inquiries, contact:
[Company Name]
[Email Address]
[Physical Address in Thailand]