DMCA & Copyright Policy — TotalSportek Takedown Notice & Compliance
Copyright Protection & Compliance

DMCA & Copyright Policy

TotalSportek strictly respects intellectual property rights and adheres to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and international copyright directives.

Designated Desk: Copyright Agent
Governing Framework: 17 U.S.C. § 512 & WIPO
Response Window: 24–48 Business Hours

01 Commitment to Copyright Protection

TotalSportek (totalsporteks.org.uk) respects the intellectual property rights of sports content creators, rights-holding broadcasters, and digital media organizations worldwide.

It is our strict policy to respond promptly to clear, legally compliant notices of alleged copyright infringement in accordance with the United States Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (17 U.S.C. § 512), the European Union Copyright Directive, and international intellectual property conventions.

02 Structural Role & Non-Hosting Architecture

Before preparing and submitting a notification, copyright owners and their designated legal representatives should note the architectural nature of TotalSportek:

Important Technical Distinction:
  • Informational Index Only: TotalSportek operates purely as an index and directory of sports match schedules, kickoff times, team fixtures, and television channel listings.
  • Zero Video Files Hosted: We do not store, host, encode, broadcast, upload, or transmit any video streams, media files, or copyrighted audiovisual broadcasts on our servers.
  • External Third Parties: Any links or references listed on this site point to publicly available third-party platforms across the internet. Removing a link from TotalSportek deletes the reference from our index, but does not remove the underlying file from the external host server. Rights owners are encouraged to contact the host provider directly for file-level removal.

03 How to Submit a Notice of Infringement

If you are a copyright owner or an authorized agent acting on behalf of one, and you believe that any link, text, or schedule item indexed on TotalSportek infringes upon your copyright, please furnish our Designated Agent with a written notice containing all of the following statutory elements:

REQ 1
Identification of the Copyrighted Work: A clear description or title of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, including registration details or official broadcast credentials where applicable.
REQ 2
Exact URL Location: The exact web URL(s) on totalsporteks.org.uk where the allegedly infringing material is located (e.g., https://totalsporteks.org.uk/match-page/), enabling us to pinpoint and de-index the reference immediately.
REQ 3
Contact Information: Your full legal name, title, organization, physical mailing address, valid telephone number, and official corporate email address.
REQ 4
Good-Faith Statement: A formal statement: “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.”
REQ 5
Perjury & Authority Statement: A formal statement: “The information in this notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, I am the owner, or authorized to act on behalf of the owner, of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.”
REQ 6
Authorized Signature: A physical or verified electronic signature of the copyright owner or their authorized legal representative.

04 Designated Copyright Agent

Please direct all official infringement notices and copyright inquiries directly to our designated compliance desk:

TotalSportek Designated Copyright Agent
Attention: DMCA & Compliance Officer
Domain: https://totalsporteks.org.uk/
Primary Email: totalsporteks.org.uk@gmail.com
Subject Line: DMCA Takedown Notice – [Content / Match Name]

Please note: Incomplete notices lacking specific URLs or the mandatory statutory statements cannot be processed. To ensure expedited removal, please provide direct links.

05 Counter-Notification Procedure

If you believe that a listing, link, or reference was mistakenly identified or removed as a result of misidentification, you may submit a formal counter-notification under 17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(3). Your counter-notice must include:

  • Your physical or electronic signature.
  • Identification of the material that has been removed or disabled, and the URL at which the material appeared prior to removal.
  • 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.
  • Your name, physical address, and telephone number, along with a statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the appropriate federal or local court.

06 Repeat Infringer Policy

In strict compliance with DMCA guidelines, TotalSportek maintains a policy that provides for the prompt removal of links, ban of contributor access, or termination of user accounts who are found to repeatedly infringe upon the intellectual property rights of copyright holders.

07 Legal Warning Regarding Misrepresentation

Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who knowingly and materially misrepresents that material or activity is infringing may be subject to substantial liability, including statutory damages, court costs, and attorney’s fees incurred by the alleged infringer or service provider.