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Intellectual Property & DMCA Policy

Intellectual Property & DMCA Policy

Effective Date: October 10, 2025
Entity: Convene Communities, LLC
Website: https://convenecommunities.com/
Contact: info@convenecommunities.com
Address: 276 Knollwood St, Winston-Salem, NC 27104

1. Purpose & Scope

Convene Communities, LLC (“Convene Communities,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same.
This DMCA Policy explains how to report alleged copyright infringement on our peer-to-peer platform and how users can submit counter-notifications when they believe their material was removed in error.

It applies to all websites, mobile apps, and services operated by Convene Communities.

2. Designation as Online Service Provider

Convene Communities, LLC qualifies as an Online Service Provider (OSP) under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512) and claims the limitations on liability (“safe harbors”) provided therein.

To preserve this status, we maintain a Designated Copyright Agent with the U.S. Copyright Office.

3. Designated Copyright Agent

Name: Designation Pending
Mailing Address: Convene Communities, LLC, 276 Knollwood St, Winston-Salem, NC 27104
Email: info@convenecommunities.com (Subject Line: DMCA)
Phone: (910) 478-5400

Once appointed, Convene Communities will list its agent at https://dmca.copyright.gov/osp/.

4. Submitting a DMCA Takedown Notice

If you believe that material available through our Site infringes your copyright, please send a written notification containing all of the following to our Designated Agent:

1. Your physical or electronic signature.
2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple works are covered, a representative list.
3. Identification of the infringing material and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate it (URL, community name, or screenshot).
4. Your name, address, telephone number, and email.
5. A statement that you have a good-faith belief that use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
6. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

5. Processing of Takedown Notices

Upon receipt of a compliant notice, Convene Communities will:

  • Promptly remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material.
  • Notify the user who posted the content.
  • Provide instructions for submitting a counter-notification.

We may terminate repeat infringers consistent with 17 U.S.C. § 512(i).

6. Submitting a Counter-Notification

If you believe your material was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, send a written counter-notice to the Designated Agent that includes:

1. Your physical or electronic signature.
2. Identification of the material removed or disabled and its former location.
3. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good-faith belief the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.
4. Your name, address, and telephone number, and a statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina (or, if outside the U.S., the district where your address is located) and that you will accept service of process from the complainant or their agent.

7. Repeat Infringer Policy

Convene Communities will terminate accounts of users who are repeat infringers or who repeatedly post content that violates others’ rights, in accordance with 17 U.S.C. § 512(i).
We may remove content pre-emptively if we believe it infringes or poses legal risk.

8. Non-Copyright IP Complaints

For trademarks or other intellectual property issues not covered by the DMCA, please email info@convenecommunities.com with: (Subject Line: IP Conplaint)

  • Your contact information.
  • Proof of ownership (e.g., registration number).
  • Details of the alleged infringement.

We will review and respond under applicable law.

9. No Legal Advice Notice

Convene Communities does not provide legal advice. This page is for informational purposes only.
You should consult a qualified attorney regarding your rights or obligations under U.S. copyright law.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this DMCA Policy as needed to reflect legal or operational changes.
The Effective Date above indicates the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance.