Effective Date: 05 January 2026
LawyerLocator.com.au we respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users of our website to do the same. This DMCA Copyright Policy outlines how we respond to allegations of copyright infringement on our website.
1. Copyright Infringement Notification
If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied and posted on LawyerLocator.com.au in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, you may submit a notification of infringement to our designated Copyright Agent. Please provide the following information in writing:
- Signature: A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorised to act on their behalf.
- Identification of Work: A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.
- Location: The URL or exact location on LawyerLocator.com.au where the material that you claim is infringing is located.
- Contact Information: Your full legal name, postal address, telephone number, and email address.
- Statement of Good Faith: A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use of the material is not authorised by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- Accuracy and Authority: A statement that the information in the notification is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorised to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
Please send infringement notifications to:
Copyright Agent
[LawyerLocator.com.au]
Email: [Your Email Address]
2. Counter-Notification by Users
If your content has been removed or disabled due to a copyright complaint, and you believe it was removed in error or qualifies for lawful use, you may submit a counter-notification. Include the following in your counter-notice:
- Your Signature: Physical or electronic signature.
- Identification: Description of the material removed and its former location on the site.
- Statement Under Penalty of Perjury: That you have a good faith belief the material was removed by mistake or misidentification.
- Consent to Jurisdiction: Your name, address, telephone number, email address, and a statement consenting to jurisdiction of a federal court in your jurisdiction.
- Permission to Restore: A statement that you agree to accept service of process from the claimant.
Send counter-notices to the same Copyright Agent contact above.
3. Repeat Infringer Policy
We reserve the right to terminate access and accounts of users who repeatedly infringe on copyrights, at our sole discretion. Repeated infringements may result in account suspension or permanent removal.
4. Legal Disclaimer
This DMCA policy is intended to comply with applicable Australian copyright law and, where relevant, the US DMCA standard for web platforms. Nothing in this policy constitutes legal advice. If you require legal assistance, please consult a qualified attorney.