DMCA Copyright Policy

CHORDLY, LLC ("Chordly," "we," "us," or "our") respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 ("DMCA"), we have adopted the following policy concerning copyright infringement on our platform.

This policy outlines our procedures for responding to notices of alleged copyright infringement and protects the rights of both copyright holders and our users.

By using Chordly, you agree that you will not upload, share, or otherwise make available any content that infringes upon the copyrights or other intellectual property rights of any third party. You are solely responsible for ensuring that any content you create or share complies with all applicable copyright laws.

Important Notice: Creating and sharing chord sheets, tabs, or lead sheets for copyrighted songs without proper authorization may constitute copyright infringement. While some uses may qualify as fair use under U.S. copyright law, fair use is determined on a case-by-case basis and is not automatic. When in doubt, obtain permission from the copyright holder before making content public.

If you are a copyright owner (or authorized to act on behalf of one) and believe that content on Chordly infringes your copyright, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice to our designated Copyright Agent using the contact information provided below.

Your notice must include the following information, as required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3):

• Identification of the copyrighted work: Describe the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed. If multiple works are covered by a single notification, provide a representative list of such works.
• Identification of the infringing material: Provide sufficient information to allow us to locate the material on our platform, such as the URL or specific description of where the material appears.
• Your contact information: Include your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
• Good faith statement: Include a statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
• Accuracy statement: Include a statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
• Physical or electronic signature: Provide your physical or electronic signature (typing your full legal name is sufficient for electronic submissions).

Please note: Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), you may be liable for damages, including costs and attorneys' fees, if you knowingly materially misrepresent that material or activity is infringing. We may forward your notice, including your contact information, to the user who posted the allegedly infringing content.

All DMCA notices should be sent to our designated Copyright Agent at the following address:

Important: For the quickest response, we recommend submitting DMCA notices via email to copyright@chordly.io with "DMCA Notification" in the subject line. We are committed to responding to valid DMCA notices within 24 hours of receipt.

Upon receipt of a valid DMCA takedown notice, we will:

• Promptly remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material
• Notify the user who posted the material that it has been removed or disabled
• Provide the user with a copy of the DMCA notice
• Take appropriate action against repeat infringers as described in Section 6 below

We will make a good faith effort to complete these actions within 24 hours of receiving a complete and valid DMCA notice.

If you believe that content you posted was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification with our Copyright Agent using the contact information provided above.

Your counter-notification must include the following information, as required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(3):

• Your contact information: Your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
• Identification of the material: Identify the material that was removed or disabled and the location where it appeared before removal.
• Good faith statement: A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.
• Consent to jurisdiction: A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located (or for the Western District of Washington if your address is outside the United States), and that you will accept service of process from the person who filed the original DMCA notice or an agent of such person.
• Physical or electronic signature: Your physical or electronic signature (typing your full legal name is sufficient for electronic submissions).

Please note: Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), you may be liable for damages, including costs and attorneys' fees, if you knowingly materially misrepresent that material was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification.

Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, we will forward it to the party who submitted the original DMCA notice. If the copyright claimant does not file a court action seeking an injunction against the alleged infringement within 10-14 business days, we may restore the removed content at our discretion.

In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable laws, Chordly has adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, the accounts of users who are deemed to be repeat infringers.

Our Three-Strike Policy:

• First Strike: Upon receipt of a valid DMCA takedown notice, we will remove the infringing content and send a warning notification to the user explaining the violation and our copyright policy.
• Second Strike: A second valid DMCA takedown notice will result in removal of the content and a final warning notification to the user. The user will be informed that a third violation will result in account termination.
• Third Strike: A third valid DMCA takedown notice will result in permanent termination of the user's account and removal of all associated content.

We reserve the right to terminate accounts after fewer strikes in cases of egregious or willful infringement, or to exercise discretion in cases where we believe the DMCA notices may not be valid or where counter-notifications have been filed.

U.S. copyright law provides for a doctrine called "fair use," which permits limited use of copyrighted material without requiring permission from the copyright holder. Fair use is determined on a case-by-case basis considering four factors:

• The purpose and character of the use (e.g., commercial vs. educational)
• The nature of the copyrighted work
• The amount and substantiality of the portion used
• The effect of the use on the potential market for the copyrighted work

Important: Fair use is a legal defense, not a right. Simply labeling something as "fair use" does not make it so. If you are uncertain whether your use of copyrighted material constitutes fair use, we strongly recommend consulting with a legal professional or obtaining permission from the copyright holder before making content public on our platform.

Best Practices to Avoid Infringement:

• Create original content whenever possible
• If sharing arrangements of copyrighted songs, consider whether your use transforms the original work in a meaningful way
• Limit the amount of copyrighted material you use
• Clearly attribute the original work and its copyright holders
• Consider using public domain works or obtaining proper licenses
• When in doubt, keep content private or seek legal advice

We reserve the right to modify this DMCA Copyright Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. We will update the "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this policy when changes are made. Your continued use of Chordly after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have questions about this DMCA Copyright Policy or copyright issues on Chordly, please contact our Copyright Agent using the information provided in Section 3 above.

For general inquiries unrelated to copyright, please contact us at support@chordly.io or info@chordly.io.

Chordly is committed to respecting intellectual property rights and maintaining a platform that balances creativity with legal compliance. We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring that content shared on our platform respects the rights of copyright holders.

By using Chordly to create and share content, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with this DMCA Copyright Policy.

Last Updated: November 21, 2025