Digital Millennium Copyright Act

Copyright & DMCA Infringement Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026 • Last Updated: September 2026

1. Commitment to Intellectual Property Rights

RushMeme ("we", "our", "platform") respects the intellectual property rights of creators, photographers, artists, and rights holders. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512, "DMCA") and applicable international copyright laws, RushMeme maintains an expedited notice-and-takedown procedure to address claims of unauthorized content distribution.

2. Fair Use & Transformative Parody

Much of the content hosted on RushMeme consists of user-generated internet memes, transformative satire, social commentary, and cultural parody. Under 17 U.S.C. § 107, fair use allows for transformative reuse of copyrighted material for purposes of criticism, comment, parody, and education. We evaluate claims while respecting fair use protections.

3. How to Submit a DMCA Takedown Notice

If you are a copyright owner or an authorized agent and believe in good faith that material residing on RushMeme infringes your copyright, please send a written notification containing all of the following elements to our Designated Copyright Agent:

Identification of Work: A description or link to the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.

Identification of Infringing Material: Direct URL(s) to the specific meme, story, or profile page on RushMeme.

Contact Information: Your legal name, address, telephone number, and official email address.

Good Faith Statement: A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.

Accuracy & Perjury Statement: A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act.

Designated Copyright Agent Contact

Please direct all official DMCA notifications and intellectual property correspondence to:

Attn: RushMeme Legal & Copyright Compliance Officer

Email: [email protected]

Support Desk: [email protected]

Response SLA: Within 24-48 business hours

4. Repeat Infringer Policy

In compliance with DMCA safe harbor requirements, RushMeme strictly enforces a repeat infringer policy. Accounts that receive three (3) confirmed, non-countered copyright strikes will be permanently terminated from publishing memes and participating in the Creator Monetization Pool.