COpYRIGHT POLICY

of WorldMusicAtlas

 Last updated 10.02.2026

INTRODUCTION

WorldMusicAtlas is an online hostingplatform that allows users to upload, store, and share audio content and related materials ("User Content"). We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. We do not actively monitor or pre-screen all user uploads and we do not claim ownership of user-submitted content. We operate as a neutral hosting intermediary.

DEFINITIONS

"Content" means audio recordings,musical compositions, images, artwork, metadata, profile information, and any other materials uploaded to the Service.

"Rights Holder" means the copyright owner or a person or entity authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

"Infringing Content" means Content that allegedly violates copyright or related rights.

"Service" means the website and services available through https://www.worldmusicatlas.org.

DESIGNATED CONTACT FOR COPYRIGHT NOTICE

All copyright infringement notifications must be sent to our designated contact email: info@worldmusicatlas.com.

Subject line : COPYRIGHT COMPLAINT –WORLDMUSICATLAS.

We may update this contact information time to time.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A VALID COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT NOTICE

To be effective, a copyright infringement notification must include ALL of the following:

• -  Full legal name of the rights holder and,if applicable, the authorized representative.

• -  Contact information (email address and,if available, telephone number).

• -  A clear identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, including a link to the original authorized source where possible.

• -  A direct URL link to the allegedly infringing content on WorldMusicAtlas.

• -  A statement made in good faith that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.

• -  A statement that the information in the notification is accurate and that the complainant is the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner

• -  A statement made under penalty of perjury(or equivalent legal responsibility) that the notice iś is submitted honestly and in good faith.

• -  An electronic or physical signature of the rights holder or authorized representative.

• -  Incomplete or invalid notices may not be processed.

OUR RESPONSE TO VALID NOTICES

Upon receipt of a complete and valid notice, we will promptly remove or disable access to the allegedly infringingcontent. We may notify the user who uploaded the content and provide them with a copy of the complaint.

COUNTER-NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE

If a user believes that their content was removed by mistake or misidentification, they may submit a counter-notification to the designated contact.A counter-notification must include:

• -  The user’s full legal name and contact email address.

• -  Identification of the removed content andits former location (URL).

• -  A statement that the user has a goodfaith belief the content was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification.

• -  A statement consenting to the juris diction of the courts of the Republic of Azerbaijan

• -  A statement that the user will accept service of process from the complaining party.

• -  The user’s electronic signature.

Upon receiving a validcounter-notification, we may restore the content within a reasonable period unless the complaining party informs us that they have initiated legal proceedings.

WAITING PERIOD AND RESTORATION OF CONTENT

After we forward a valid counter-notification to the complaining party, the complaining party shall have ten (10) business days to notify WorldMusicAtlas that it has initiated legal proceedings seeking a court order to restrain the user from engaging in infringing activity related to the content in question.

If WorldMusicAtlas does not receive such notice within ten (10) business days, we may, at our sole discretion, restore the removed content.

Repeated submission of identical infringement notices regarding the same content after a valid counter-notification has been received will not result in further removal actions unless accompanied by evidence of pending legal proceedings.

REPEAT INFRINGER POLICY

We reserve the right to suspend or permanently terminate accounts of users who repeatedly infringe copyright or other intellectual property rights.

MISREPRESENTATION

Any person who knowingly submits a false infringement notice or false counter-notice may be liable for damages.WorldMusicAtlas reserves the right to pursue legal remedies and disclose identifying information where required by law.

NO MONITORING OBLIGATION

WorldMusicAtlas has no general obligation to monitor user content but reserves the right to investigate suspected violations and to remove content at its discretion.

EMERGENCY REMOVAL

We may remove or restrict access to content without prior notice where we believe, in good faith, that such action is necessary to prevent legal liability or harm to rights holders.

GOVERNING LAW

This Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Azerbaijan.