1. Overview
The ASEAN Institute Cambodia Intelligence Platform ("Platform") respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects all users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (17 U.S.C. § 512) ("DMCA") and analogous international copyright frameworks, we have established procedures for receiving and responding to notifications of claimed copyright infringement on the Platform.
2. Scope of This Policy
This DMCA Policy applies to all content accessible on or through the Platform, including but not limited to:
- User-Uploaded Documents: Files uploaded by users to the MPPT Deep Analysis system for vectorization and analysis.
- AI-Generated Analysis Outputs: Branching analysis results, decision recommendations, quantum rankings, and Decision Agent responses generated by the Platform's analytical frameworks.
- Platform Content: Text, images, data visualizations, and other content published on the Platform by ASEAN Institute.
With respect to AI-generated analysis outputs: if an analysis output incorporates or substantially reproduces copyrighted material submitted by a user or derived from third-party sources, the copyright holder of the original material may submit a DMCA Takedown Notice under this Policy.
3. Reporting Copyright Infringement
If you believe that content available on or through the Platform infringes your copyright, you may submit a written notification ("DMCA Takedown Notice") to our designated agent. To be effective under 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3), your notification must include all of the following:
- A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed. If multiple copyrighted works are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works.
- Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity, and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material on the Platform. For uploaded documents, include the approximate date of upload and any identifying information. For analysis outputs, include the job ID or page URL if available.
- Information reasonably sufficient to permit us to contact you, including your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
- A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
Notifications that do not comply with all six requirements will not be processed. We may request additional information before acting on an incomplete notification.
4. Designated Agent
| Designated Agent | ASEAN Institute Legal Department |
|---|---|
| Address | Phnom Penh, Kingdom of Cambodia |
| Contact Method | Submit via Contact Page (select "DMCA / Copyright" as the inquiry type) |
Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity is infringing may be subject to liability for damages, including costs and attorneys' fees incurred by the alleged infringer, the copyright owner, or the service provider.
5. Processing of Takedown Notices
Upon receipt of a valid DMCA Takedown Notice, we will take the following actions:
| Step | Action | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acknowledge receipt of the notice. | Within three (3) business days |
| 2 | Review the notice for compliance with 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3) requirements. | Within five (5) business days |
| 3 | If compliant, remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material. For uploaded documents, this includes removing the document from the vectorization system. For analysis outputs, this includes removing or redacting the specific output. | Promptly upon determination of compliance |
| 4 | Notify the user who uploaded the material or initiated the analysis ("Alleged Infringer") that the material has been removed or disabled, and provide a copy of the takedown notice. | Promptly after removal |
6. Counter-Notification
If you believe that material you uploaded or that was generated from your analysis was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification, you may submit a written counter-notification to our designated agent. Your counter-notification must include:
- Your physical or electronic signature.
- Identification of the material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled, and the location at which the material appeared before it was removed or access was disabled.
- 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 of the material.
- Your name, address, and telephone number, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal district court for the judicial district in which your address is located (or, if your address is outside the United States, any judicial district in which ASEAN Institute may be found), and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original takedown notice or an agent of such person.
Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, we will forward it to the original complainant and inform them that the removed material may be restored in ten (10) to fourteen (14) business days unless the complainant files a court action seeking a restraining order against the alleged infringer.
7. Repeat Infringer Policy
In accordance with 17 U.S.C. § 512(i), we maintain a policy for the termination of accounts of users who are repeat infringers. A user will be considered a repeat infringer if they are the subject of three (3) or more valid DMCA Takedown Notices within any twelve (12) month period for which no successful counter-notification was filed. Repeat infringers will have their accounts permanently terminated, all associated analysis jobs and uploaded documents removed, and will be prohibited from creating new accounts.
8. Good Faith and Misrepresentation
We process all DMCA notices and counter-notifications in good faith. We remind all parties that knowingly making material misrepresentations in a DMCA notice or counter-notification may result in liability for damages under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), including costs and attorneys' fees. Before submitting a notice or counter-notification, you may wish to consult with a legal professional to ensure your claim is valid.
9. International Copyright
While this Policy is structured around the DMCA framework, we also respect copyright protections under the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, the WIPO Copyright Treaty, the EU Copyright Directive (Directive (EU) 2019/790), and applicable national copyright laws. Copyright holders outside the United States may submit infringement notices following the procedures described in Section 3, and we will process them in accordance with applicable law.
10. Contact Information
For questions about this DMCA Policy, please contact us through our Contact Page.