📘 Clipster – Copyright & DMCA Policy

Operated by Axxoraa Private Limited
Last Updated: 14 January 2026

  1. Introduction & Purpose

Clipster, operated by Axxoraa Private Limited ("we," "us," "our"), respects the intellectual property rights of creators, artists, musicians, filmmakers, authors, and all rights holders. This Copyright and DMCA Policy ("Policy") outlines our procedures for handling copyright infringement claims and complying with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and applicable Indian copyright laws.

This Policy is designed to comply with:

  1. Our Role as an Intermediary

Clipster operates as an intermediary under Indian law. We provide a platform for users to share content, but we do not monitor or control user-uploaded content. We respond to valid copyright infringement notices as required by law and maintain a policy for repeat infringers.

  1. Copyright Compliance Statement

Clipster prohibits users from uploading, sharing, or distributing content that infringes upon the copyrights of others. Users must only upload content they own or have explicit permission to use.

3.1 What Constitutes Copyright Infringement

Copyright infringement occurs when a user uploads, without authorization:

3.2 Fair Use & Permitted Uses

Clipster recognizes fair use/fair dealing exceptions under Indian law, including:

However, users must ensure their use qualifies as fair dealing and must provide proper attribution where applicable.

  1. Reporting Copyright Infringement

4.1 Who Can Report

4.2 Required Information for DMCA Takedown Notice

To submit a valid copyright infringement notice, you must provide:

  1. Identification of the Copyrighted Work
  1. Identification of Infringing Material

Provide ONE of the following:

  1. **Video URL:** Full URL to the video (e.g., https://clipster.in/video/92431521-a34f-46d5-96da-b7f53607913a)
  2. **Video ID:** The unique identifier (e.g., 92431521-a34f-46d5-96da-b7f53607913a)
  3. **Share Link:** Complete share link from Clipster app
  4. **Username + Description:** Creator username and video description
  5. Complainant's Information
  1. Statements Required
  2. "I 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."
  3. "The information in this notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, I am authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed."
  4. "I acknowledge that a copy of this infringement notice, including any contact information provided above, may be provided to the person who posted the content."
  5. Electronic Signature

4.3 Where to Send Notices

Submit complete notices to:
Email: copyright@clipster.co.in
Physical Address:
Attn: Copyright Agent
Axxoraa Private Limited
H.NO 70, Near Ram Mandir Main Road
Barajamda, West Singhbhum-833221
Jharkhand, India

4.4 Incomplete Notices

Notices missing required information will not be processed. We will respond requesting missing details.

 

4.5 Technical Identification

  1. Our Response to Copyright Notices

5.1 Review Process

  1. Receipt: Acknowledgment within 24 hours
  2. Validation: Review for completeness and validity (1-3 business days)
  3. Action: If valid, content removal and user notification (within 24 hours of validation)
  4. Record Keeping: Documentation maintained as required by law

5.2 Actions Taken

Upon receiving a valid notice:

  1. Remove or disable access to the infringing content
  2. Notify the user who uploaded the content
  3. Provide the user with a copy of the takedown notice
  4. Record the strike against the user's account

5.3 User Notification

The affected user receives:

  1. Counter-Notification Process

6.1 Who Can Submit a Counter-Notice

Users who believe their content was removed in error may submit a counter-notification if:

6.2 Required Information for Counter-Notice

  1. Identification of Removed Content
  1. User's Contact Information
  1. Statements Required
  2. "I consent to the jurisdiction of the courts in Jharkhand, India."
  3. "I will accept service of process from the person who provided the original takedown notice."
  4. "I swear, under penalty of perjury, that I have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification."
  5. Electronic Signature

6.3 Where to Send Counter-Notices

Submit to:
Email: copyright@clipster.co.in
Subject: Counter-Notification - [Your Username]

6.4 Our Response to Counter-Notices

  1. Review: Validate completeness (2-3 business days)
  2. Forward: Send to original complainant (within 10 business days)
  3. Notice: Inform complainant they have 10 business days to seek court order
  4. Restoration: If no court order received, restore content within 14 business days
  5. Repeat Infringer Policy

7.1 Strike System

Clipster maintains a strict repeat infringer policy:

7.2 What Constitutes a Strike

7.3 Account Termination Criteria

Accounts are terminated when:

7.4 Appeals for Terminated Accounts

Users may appeal termination within 30 days by emailing copyright@clipster.co.in with:

  1. Trademark Complaints

8.1 Trademark Infringement

Clipster also addresses trademark infringement involving:

8.2 Reporting Trademark Infringement

Submit to: legal@clipster.co.in with:

  1. Copyright Protection Features

9.1 Content Protection Approach

 

Clipster takes copyright protection seriously through:

 

**Identification Methods:**

 

**Protection Systems:**

 

**Current Limitations:**

9.2 Rights Holder Tools

Copyright owners can:

9.3 Educational Resources

Clipster provides:

  1. User Responsibilities

10.1 Prohibited Actions

Users must NOT:

10.2 Permitted Content

Users may upload:

10.3 Consequences for Violations

  1. Legal Compliance & Cooperation

11.1 Law Enforcement Cooperation

Clipster cooperates with:

11.2 Data Preservation

We preserve user data for 90 days when:

11.3 Transparency & Reporting

 

**Commitment:**

We are committed to transparency in copyright enforcement.

 

**Current Reporting:**

 

**Future Plans:**

  1. Grievance Redressal for Copyright Issues

12.1 Designated Officer

Copyright Grievance Officer:
Mr. Sidharth Kumar Prasad
Email: copyright@clipster.co.in
Response Time: 15 days

12.2 Escalation Path

  1. Initial report: copyright@clipster.co.in(48-hour response)
  2. Unresolved: legal@clipster.co.in(15-day resolution)
  3. Legal action: Appropriate courts in Jharkhand

12.3 False Claims Consequences

Knowingly submitting false copyright claims may result in:

  1. Policy for Specific Content Types

13.1 Music & Audio

13.2 Video Content

13.3 Images & Artwork

13.4 Software & Code

  1. International Considerations

14.1 Cross-Border Compliance

Clipster respects international copyright treaties including:

14.2 Jurisdictional Issues

14.3 Language Requirements

  1. Policy Updates & Modifications

15.1 Update Procedure

We may update this Policy to:

15.2 Notification

15.3 Archive

  1. Contact Information

For Copyright Notices:
Email: copyright@clipster.co.in 

For General Copyright Questions:
Email: copyright@clipster.co.in

Legal Department:
Email: legal@clipster.co.in
Address: H.NO 70, Near Ram Mandir Main Road, Barajamda, West Singhbhum-833221, Jharkhand

Emergency Contact (for court orders/legal emergencies):
Email: legal@clipster.co.in

  1. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
  1. Compliance Statements

Clipster complies with:

  1. Effective Date & Acceptance

This Policy is effective from 25 March 2025. By using Clipster, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Copyright and DMCA Policy.

APPENDIX A: Sample DMCA Takedown Notice

text

Subject: DMCA Takedown Notice

 

To: copyright@clipster.co.in

 

  1. COPYRIGHTED WORK:

Title: "Sunset Dreams"

Author: Jane Doe

Registration: SW-123456 (US Copyright Office)

Original URL: https://example.com/original-work

 

  1. INFRINGING MATERIAL:

Video ID: 92431521-a34f-46d5-96da-b7f53607913a

OR

Video URL: https://clipster.co.in/video/92431521-a34f-46d5-96da-b7f53607913a

Creator: @username

Timestamp: 0:45-1:30 (if specific portion)

 

 

III. COMPLAINANT INFORMATION:

Name: John Smith, Agent for Jane Doe

Address: 123 Copyright Lane, Mumbai 400001

Phone: +91-9876543210

Email: agent@example.com

 

  1. STATEMENTS:
  2. I have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized.
  3. The information in this notification is accurate.
  4. I am authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
  5. I acknowledge this notice may be provided to the uploader.

 

  1. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE:

John Smith

APPENDIX B: Sample Counter-Notification

text

Subject: Counter-Notification - Username: @creator123

 

To: copyright@clipster.co.in

 

  1. REMOVED CONTENT:

URLs Removed: https://clipster.co.in/@creator123/video/12345

Removal Date: March 20, 2025

Notification ID: CLP-DMCA-2025-0456

 

  1. MY CONTACT INFORMATION:

Name: Raj Kumar

Address: 456 Creator Street, Delhi 110001

Phone: +91-9876543211

Email: raj@example.com

 

III. STATEMENTS:

  1. I consent to jurisdiction of courts in Jharkhand, India.
  2. I will accept service of process from the complainant.
  3. I swear under penalty of perjury that removal was due to mistake/misidentification.
  4. I own the copyright/have authorization for this content.

 

  1. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE:

Raj Kumar

APPENDIX C: Quick Reference Guide

For Rights Holders:

  1. Identify infringement on Clipster
  2. Gather evidence (screenshots, URLs)
  3. Complete DMCA notice with all required elements
  4. Send to copyright@clipster.co.in
  5. Monitor for compliance

For Users:

  1. Only upload content you own/have permission for
  2. Use royalty-free or properly licensed material
  3. Provide attribution where required
  4. If content removed, review notice carefully
  5. Submit counter-notice if legitimate

Response Times:

Document ID: CLP-COPYRIGHT-2025-V1
Approved By: Legal Department, Axxoraa Private Limited

This document is the official Copyright and DMCA Policy of Clipster, operated by Axxoraa Private Limited. No other copyright policy documents supersede this unless explicitly stated by the company.

Axxoraa Private Limited
Registered Office: H.NO 70, Near Ram Mandir Main Road Barajamda, West Singhbhum-833221, Jharkhand
CIN: U62099JH2025PTC026425
GST: 20ABECA3380P1ZM