DMCA & Copyright Takedown Policy
How to report copyright infringement on Softoto, and how we respond.
1. Our Position on Copyright
Softoto respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. We respond promptly to clear and valid notices of alleged copyright infringement.
Softoto is a trading name of Eurl Nitrosoft LTD, a company registered in England and Wales (company number 16294173), with its registered office at 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom.
How our Software Library works. Softoto is a directory and editorial resource. We publish descriptions, reviews, and version information about software, and we point users to the software developer's own official download sources. The software itself remains the property of its respective developers and publishers. Softoto does not claim ownership of any third-party software listed in our Library.
This policy follows the notice requirements of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and applies alongside applicable United Kingdom and European copyright law. It should be read together with our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
2. Designated Copyright Agent
All copyright complaints must be sent to our Designated Agent:
Email is the fastest method and is strongly preferred. Notices sent by post will take significantly longer to process. Please write "Copyright Notice" in your subject line.
3. Filing a Copyright Infringement Notice
If you believe that content on our Website infringes a copyright you own or are authorised to act for, please send a written notice to our Designated Agent that includes all of the following:
- Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed. If multiple works are covered by a single notice, provide a representative list.
- Identification of the infringing material, with enough detail for us to locate it – ideally the exact URL on softoto.com.
- Your contact information, including your full name, postal address, telephone number, and email address.
- A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorised by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or are authorised to act on the owner's behalf.
- Your physical or electronic signature.
Incomplete notices cannot be actioned. If any of the above elements are missing, we may be unable to process your request and will ask you to resubmit. Please be as specific as possible – a notice that says only "your site infringes my copyright" without identifying URLs cannot be investigated.
4. What Happens After You Submit
Our process for handling a valid copyright notice:
| Step | What We Do | Timeframe |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Acknowledgement | We confirm receipt of your notice by email. | Within 3 business days |
| 2. Review | We check the notice is complete and review the reported material. | Within 5 business days |
| 3. Action | Where the notice is valid, we remove or disable access to the material. | Promptly upon validation |
| 4. Notification | We inform you of the outcome, and notify the affected user or contributor where applicable. | After action is taken |
We may remove or disable access to material at our discretion, without prior notice, where we believe in good faith that doing so is appropriate. We reserve the right to request clarification before acting on any notice.
5. Filing a Counter-Notice
If your content was removed and you believe this was a mistake, or that you have the right to use the material, you may submit a counter-notice to contact@softoto.com containing:
- Identification of the removed material and the location where it appeared before removal.
- A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that you have a good faith belief the material was removed as a result of a mistake or misidentification.
- Your contact information, including full name, postal address, telephone number, and email address.
- A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of a court of competent jurisdiction, and that you will accept service of process from the party who filed the original notice.
- Your physical or electronic signature.
Upon receiving a valid counter-notice, we may forward it to the original complainant. If they do not notify us of legal action within a reasonable period, we may restore the removed material at our discretion.
6. Repeat Infringers
We operate a repeat infringer policy. In appropriate circumstances, we will:
- Remove content submitted by users who repeatedly infringe copyright.
- Suspend or permanently terminate the accounts of repeat infringers.
- Remove software listings from our Library where repeated or serious infringement is established.
- Block access to our Website where necessary.
We reserve the right to remove any software listing or content at any time, for any reason, without prior notice, as set out in our Terms of Use.
7. Misuse of This Process
Please do not file a notice unless you genuinely believe infringement has occurred. Knowingly submitting a false or bad faith claim of copyright infringement may expose you to liability for damages, including costs and legal fees, under applicable law.
This process is intended for copyright complaints only. If your concern relates to trademark use, defamation, privacy, inaccurate information, or another issue, please contact us at contact@softoto.com describing the problem, rather than filing a copyright notice.
8. Information for Software Developers
If you are a software developer or publisher and your product is listed in our Library, you may contact us at any time to:
- Request removal of your software from our Library.
- Correct information such as version numbers, descriptions, system requirements, or download links.
- Report an unofficial or outdated download source that we may be linking to.
- Request correction of logo, screenshot, or trademark usage.
You do not need to file a formal copyright notice for these requests. A simple email to contact@softoto.com is enough, and we will act on reasonable requests from verified developers promptly.
9. Contact Us
For all copyright and takedown matters, please contact our Designated Agent:
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom