Notice and Take Down Policy
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Notice and Take Down Policy

Our policy for addressing copyright infringement claims and content removal requests.

Last Updated: November 2025

Introduction

Mattison Yoder CPAs respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users of our website to do the same. This Notice and Take Down Policy outlines our procedures for addressing claims of copyright infringement and other content-related concerns in compliance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and other applicable laws.

Copyright Infringement Notification

If you believe that content on our website infringes your copyright, please provide us with a written notice containing the following information:

  • Identification of the copyrighted work: A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed, including the title, author, and any registration or publication information.
  • Identification of the infringing material: A description of where the allegedly infringing material is located on our website, including specific URLs or page locations.
  • Contact information: Your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
  • Good faith statement: A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
  • Accuracy statement: A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf.
  • Signature: Your physical or electronic signature.

How to Submit a Notice

Please send your DMCA notice to our designated Copyright Agent:

Copyright Agent

Mattison Yoder CPAs

10 West Park Street

Galena, OH 43021

Email: info@mattisonyoder.com

Phone: (614) 854-9000

Counter-Notification

If you believe that content you posted was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification containing the following:

  • Your physical or electronic signature
  • Identification of the material that was removed and the location where it appeared before removal
  • A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed due to mistake or misidentification
  • Your name, address, telephone number, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in Delaware County, Ohio
  • A statement that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original infringement notification

Our Response Process

Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, we will:

  1. Review the notice for completeness and validity
  2. Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material
  3. Notify the content provider of the removal or disabling
  4. Document the notice and our response for our records

If we receive a valid counter-notification, we may restore the removed content unless the original complainant files a court action seeking a restraining order.

Repeat Infringer Policy

We reserve the right to terminate access to our website for users who are repeat copyright infringers. We will take appropriate action against repeat offenders in accordance with applicable law.

Other Content Concerns

In addition to copyright infringement, we may remove or disable content that:

  • Violates trademark rights
  • Infringes other intellectual property rights
  • Contains defamatory material
  • Violates privacy rights
  • Contains illegal content
  • Violates our Terms of Use

If you believe content on our website violates any of these policies, please contact us with specific details about the content and the nature of your concern.

False Claims

Please be aware that under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity is infringing may be subject to liability. We reserve the right to seek damages from any party that submits a notification or counter-notification in bad faith.

No Legal Advice

This policy is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. If you have questions about copyright law or the DMCA process, we recommend consulting with an attorney.

Modifications

We reserve the right to modify this Notice and Take Down Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or need assistance with a notice or counter-notification, please contact us:

Mattison Yoder CPAs

10 West Park Street

Galena, OH 43021

Phone: (614) 854-9000

Email: info@mattisonyoder.com

This policy is designed to comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512) and other applicable intellectual property laws.