DMCA Compliance Statement & Copyright Infringement Removal Policy

Last Updated: February 1, 2025

This DMCA Compliance Statement ("Statement") and Copyright Infringement Removal Policy ("Policy") is provided by Z Natural Foods, Inc. ("ZNF", "we", "us", or "our"). By accessing or using our website located at https://www.znaturalfoods.com ("Website"), you agree to be bound by this Policy and our Terms of Use, including the exclusive arbitration provisions contained therein. ZNF is headquartered in Palm Beach, Florida, and this Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Florida and applicable United States federal law, including the provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512).

1. Purpose and Scope

1.1. This Policy establishes the procedures for submitting notices of copyright infringement and counter-notifications pursuant to the DMCA and other applicable copyright laws. It operates in conjunction with, and does not supersede, our Terms of Use or any other policies published on any ZNF-owned site.

1.2. This Policy is designed to afford ZNF robust legal protection and comprehensive coverage regarding potential copyright infringement, in full compliance with federal law and relevant guidelines issued by the United States Copyright Office, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), World Health Organization (WHO), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other applicable regulatory agencies.

2. Notice of Copyright Infringement

2.1. Upon receipt of a properly formatted notice of copyright infringement, ZNF will promptly remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content ("Infringing Content") on our Website or direct the applicable third party to do so. ZNF reserves the right to take additional measures, including termination or suspension of accounts for repeat infringers, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

2.2. A valid DMCA notice must include the following:

• A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or an agent authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf.

• Identification of the copyrighted work(s) allegedly infringed; for multiple works, a representative list is acceptable.

• Sufficient details to locate the Infringing Content, including the specific URL or other location identifiers on the Website.

• Your full name, address, telephone number, and email address.

• A statement of good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.

• A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information contained in the notification is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on the owner’s behalf.

2.3. IMPORTANT: Notices sent for purposes other than reporting copyright infringement (e.g., technical support or general inquiries) will not be processed under this Policy. Any misrepresentation of material as infringing may result in civil liability, including monetary damages, attorney fees, court costs, and, where applicable, criminal prosecution under Section 512(f) of the DMCA.

3. Counter-Notification Process

3.1. If you believe that your material was removed or disabled in error or is subject to a valid legal defense (including fair use), you may submit a counter-notification. Your counter-notification must include:

• Your physical or electronic signature.

• Identification of the Infringing Content and its original location prior to removal.

• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled due to mistake or misidentification.

• Your full name, address, telephone number, and email address.

• A statement consenting to jurisdiction in either your judicial district or any district in which ZNF operates, and an acceptance of service of process from the party that submitted the original DMCA notice.

3.2. Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, ZNF will promptly forward a copy thereof to the original complainant. Unless ZNF receives notice from the complainant of legal action seeking a court order to restrain further infringing activity, ZNF may restore or re-enable access to the material within 10 to 14 business days from receipt of the counter-notification.

4. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

4.1. All disputes, claims, or controversies arising out of or relating to the interpretation, application, or enforcement of this Policy shall be resolved exclusively through binding arbitration in accordance with the arbitration provisions set forth in our Terms of Use. You expressly waive any right to participate in a class or representative action in connection with any such dispute.

5. General Provisions

5.1. ZNF reserves the right to modify or update this Policy at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the Website after any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.

5.2. Nothing in this Policy limits or excludes any rights or remedies available to ZNF under applicable law, including protections provided by federal statutes, common law, or guidelines issued by relevant regulatory agencies.

5.3. By submitting any materials to public areas of our Website (e.g., forums, comment sections, reviews, and chats), you grant ZNF a perpetual, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to reproduce, distribute, transmit, create derivative works of, publicly display, and publicly perform such submissions, in any current or future media.

6. Designated Copyright Agent

All notices of alleged copyright infringement and counter-notifications must be directed to our designated agent at:

Z Natural Foods, Inc.
Attn: Legal Department – DMCA Agent
5407 N Haverhill Rd #336
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Email: [insert email address]

7. Limitation of Liability

ZNF shall not be liable for any errors or omissions in the processing of DMCA notices or counter-notifications, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon, to the maximum extent permitted by law. All rights and remedies afforded to ZNF under this Policy are subject to applicable statutory limitations.

8. Compliance with Applicable Law

This Policy is intended to comply with all applicable provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and other relevant copyright statutes. ZNF’s procedures are informed by, and consistent with, the guidelines and advisories issued by the United States Copyright Office, FTC, USDA, FDA, WHO, FCC, NIH, and other pertinent governmental agencies.

9. Severability

Should any provision of this Policy be held invalid or unenforceable under applicable law, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to render it enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

10. Entire Agreement

This Policy, together with our Terms of Use and any other applicable policies referenced herein, constitutes the entire agreement between you and ZNF regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements, representations, or understandings.

When you use our Site, Service, Service Providers, place an order, or contact us, you are acknowledging that you have read, understand, and agree to be bound by all of our Policies referenced and/or published on this site, collectively referred to as TOU, which includes our Terms of Use Policy, Privacy Policy, Legal Notice Disclaimer, Return Policy, Accessibility Statement, California Prop 65 Notice, Subscriptions, Shipping Policy, Cookie Policy, DMCA Compliance Statement, Mobile Terms of Service, Content Policy, Advertising & Analytics Policy, Information & Security Policy, Product Reviews Policy, Bot & Crawler Policy, GDPR Statement, CCPA Opt-out. Any disagreements must be settled with binding arbitration.