DMCA Copyright
DMCA Copyright Policy for NaijaHooks
Last Updated: February 2026
NaijaHooks respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), we have adopted the following policy toward copyright infringement.
Copyright Infringement Notification
If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement and is accessible on our website, please notify our copyright agent as set forth in the DMCA. For your complaint to be valid under the DMCA, you must provide the following information in writing:
1. An electronic or physical signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
2. Identification of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed.
3. Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and where it is located on the website (please provide the specific URL).
4. Information reasonably sufficient to allow us to contact you, such as your 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 law.
6. A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information is accurate, and that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on behalf of the owner.
Submit DMCA Notice
Please send DMCA notices to our designated copyright agent:
Email: [email protected] (Subject line: DMCA NOTICE)
Response Time: We aim to respond to all valid DMCA notices within 2-3 business days.
Counter-Notification
If you believe that your material was removed by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification. To file a counter-notification with us, you must provide a written communication that sets forth the following items:
1. 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 to it was disabled.
2. 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 to be removed or disabled.
3. 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 the address is located, or if your address is outside of Nigeria, for any judicial district in which NaijaHooks may be found, and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided notification under DMCA 512(c)(1)(c) or an agent of such person.
4. Your physical or electronic signature.
Please send your counter-notification to: [email protected]
Repeat Infringer Policy
NaijaHooks takes copyright infringement seriously. We will terminate the accounts of repeat infringers when appropriate. We also reserve the right to remove content and/or terminate accounts for copyright infringement in appropriate circumstances, even for first-time infringers.
Content Usage Policy
NaijaHooks is a platform that shares Nigerian music for promotional purposes only. We do not claim ownership of any music files shared on our platform. All music is shared for listening and promotional purposes only. If you are a copyright owner and believe your content should not be featured on our website, please contact us immediately and we will remove it promptly.
We encourage artists and copyright owners to contact us directly before filing a formal DMCA notice. We are happy to resolve any copyright concerns amicably. Most issues can be resolved quickly through direct communication.
Copyright Agent Contact Information
For all copyright-related matters, please contact:
Copyright Agent: NaijaHooks Team
Email: [email protected]
Please allow 2-3 business days for a response to all DMCA-related inquiries.
