DMCA Policy

1. Copyright Infringement Notices

ChowAPI respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 ("DMCA"), we will respond promptly to claims of copyright infringement committed using our service.

2. Filing a Takedown Notice

If you believe that content accessible through the ChowAPI service infringes your copyright, please submit a written notice to our designated agent with the following information:

1. A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.
2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
3. Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material (e.g., the API endpoint, food ID, or URL).
4. Your contact information, including name, address, telephone number, and email address.
5. 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.
6. A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

3. Designated Agent

Send DMCA notices to our designated agent at: dmca@chowapi.dev

Or by mail to the address listed on our Terms of Service.

4. Counter-Notice

If you believe that material you posted was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notice with the following information:

1. Your physical or electronic signature.
2. Identification of the material that was removed and the location where it appeared before removal.
3. 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.
4. Your name, address, and telephone number, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in your district and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original takedown notice.

5. Repeat Infringers

In accordance with the DMCA, we will terminate the accounts of users who are determined to be repeat infringers in appropriate circumstances.

6. Good Faith

Please be aware that 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.

7. Contact

For DMCA-related inquiries, contact us at dmca@chowapi.dev. For general support, contact support@chowapi.dev.