DMCA & Copyright Infringement Policy
Effective Date: 24 August 2026
At IzzyJamz.com, we respect the intellectual-property rights of artists, songwriters, producers, record labels, ministries, photographers, videographers, publishers, and other copyright owners.
Because IzzyJamz.com is a gospel music promotion and discovery platform, we may receive music, artwork, videos, biographies, promotional materials, and links from artists and third parties. We take copyright concerns seriously and are committed to responding appropriately to valid infringement complaints.
This policy explains how copyright owners can report content they believe infringes their rights and how IzzyJamz.com may respond.
1. Our Copyright Commitment
IzzyJamz.com does not intend to host, promote, or distribute copyrighted material without appropriate authorization.
We encourage artists, labels, ministries, promoters, and other contributors to submit only content that they own or have the necessary rights and permissions to use and promote.
The responsibility for obtaining appropriate permissions remains with the person or organization submitting the material.
2. What Is Copyright Infringement?
Copyright infringement generally occurs when copyrighted material is used, reproduced, distributed, displayed, performed, or otherwise exploited without authorization from the copyright owner or without another valid legal basis.
Examples may include unauthorized use of:
Music recordings.
Musical compositions.
Album artwork.
Photographs.
Music videos.
Written articles.
Lyrics.
Promotional graphics.
Other copyrighted creative works.
Not every use of copyrighted material is necessarily infringement. Certain uses may be permitted by applicable law, including exceptions or limitations such as fair use or fair dealing, depending on the circumstances and jurisdiction.
3. Content Published on IzzyJamz.com
Content appearing on IzzyJamz.com may originate from:
Artists.
Record labels.
Music promoters.
Ministries.
Publicists.
Contributors.
Other authorized representatives.
Third-party platforms.
The fact that content appears on IzzyJamz.com does not necessarily mean that IzzyJamz.com owns that content.
Where appropriate, ownership and attribution may be provided alongside the content.
4. Reporting Copyright Infringement
If you believe that copyrighted material has been published or promoted on IzzyJamz.com without authorization, you may submit a copyright complaint.
To help us investigate your complaint, please provide the following information.
A. Identification of the Copyrighted Work
Clearly identify the original copyrighted work that you believe has been infringed.
For example:
Song title.
Album title.
Photograph.
Video.
Article.
Artwork.
Other copyrighted material.
If multiple works are involved, please provide a representative list of the works.
B. Identification of the Allegedly Infringing Material
Provide the exact URL or other sufficiently specific information that allows us to locate the material on IzzyJamz.com.
Please provide the full webpage URL whenever possible.
C. Your Contact Information
Please provide:
Full name.
Email address.
Telephone number where appropriate.
Mailing address where reasonably necessary.
D. Proof or Explanation of Ownership
Please explain why you are authorized to make the copyright complaint.
Where appropriate, you may provide information such as:
Copyright registration details.
Official publication information.
Record-label information.
Publisher information.
Evidence of ownership.
Authorization from the copyright owner.
E. Good-Faith Statement
Your complaint should include a statement confirming that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or applicable law.
F. Accuracy Statement
Your complaint should confirm that the information you provide is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner where you are making the complaint on another person’s or organization’s behalf.
G. Signature
A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or an authorized representative should be included where required.
5. Copyright Complaint Format
You may structure your complaint as follows:
Subject: Copyright Infringement Notice — IzzyJamz.com
Copyright Owner:
[Name]
Contact Information:
[Email / Phone]
Copyrighted Work:
[Description of the original work]
Location of Allegedly Infringing Content:
[Exact URL]
Explanation of Ownership:
[Explain your ownership or authorization]
Good-Faith Statement:
I have a good-faith belief that the use of the copyrighted material identified above is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or applicable law.
Accuracy and Authority Statement:
I confirm that the information contained in this notice is accurate and that I am the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
Signature:
[Full Name]
Date:
[Date]
6. Where to Send a Copyright Complaint
Copyright complaints should be submitted through the official contact method provided on the IzzyJamz.com Contact Us page.
If a dedicated copyright email address is provided on the website, copyright notices should be sent to that address.
Copyright Contact:
[Insert official copyright email address]
Website:
https://izzyjamz.com
Important: Replace the placeholder email address above with the actual email address that IzzyJamz.com will use to receive copyright complaints before publishing this policy.
7. Our Response to Valid Complaints
When we receive a sufficiently detailed copyright complaint, IzzyJamz.com may:
Review the complaint.
Locate the reported material.
Request additional information where necessary.
Contact the submitting artist, contributor, or account holder where appropriate.
Temporarily restrict the material while the matter is reviewed.
Remove or disable access to material where appropriate.
Take other reasonable action based on the circumstances and applicable law.
We do not guarantee that every complaint will result in immediate removal. We may require additional information to determine whether the reported use is unauthorized.
8. Counter-Notification
If your content has been removed or restricted because of a copyright complaint and you believe the removal was made in error, you may contact IzzyJamz.com and provide information explaining why you believe you have the right to use the material.
Depending on the circumstances and applicable law, we may request:
Identification of the removed material.
The location where the material previously appeared.
Your name and contact information.
An explanation of your right to use the material.
A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the material was removed or restricted in error.
Confirmation that the information provided is accurate.
Your signature or other required confirmation.
We will review counter-notifications in accordance with applicable law and the circumstances of the dispute.
9. Repeat Infringers
IzzyJamz.com may restrict or terminate access for users or contributors who repeatedly submit or publish material that is determined to infringe copyright or other intellectual-property rights.
Where appropriate, repeated infringement may result in:
Removal of submitted content.
Suspension of promotional services.
Restriction of account access.
Termination of an account.
Refusal of future submissions.
10. False or Misleading Copyright Complaints
Copyright complaints should be made in good faith.
Submitting knowingly false, fraudulent, or misleading copyright claims may result in legal consequences.
Before submitting a complaint, copyright owners and representatives should ensure that they have a legitimate basis for claiming infringement.
IzzyJamz.com reserves the right to take appropriate action against abuse of the copyright-reporting process.
11. Artist and Contributor Responsibility
Artists and contributors submitting material to IzzyJamz.com are responsible for ensuring that they have the necessary rights and permissions.
By submitting content, you confirm that you have the legal authority to authorize IzzyJamz.com to publish and promote the material for the purposes agreed upon.
This may include rights relating to:
Sound recordings.
Musical compositions.
Lyrics.
Samples.
Cover artwork.
Photographs.
Videos.
Featured performers.
Producers.
Collaborators.
Third-party intellectual property.
Where another person or organization owns rights in submitted content, the submitting party should obtain appropriate authorization before submitting the material.
12. Music and Streaming Links
IzzyJamz.com may provide links to music hosted on third-party services such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Audiomack, Boomplay, Deezer, or other platforms.
Where IzzyJamz.com only provides a link to third-party content, the content may remain hosted and controlled by the third-party platform.
Copyright complaints concerning material hosted directly by a third-party service may also need to be submitted to that service.
13. Embedded Content
Some pages may contain embedded content provided by third-party platforms.
If the allegedly infringing material is hosted by another platform, the copyright owner may need to contact the hosting platform directly in addition to notifying IzzyJamz.com.
Where appropriate, IzzyJamz.com may remove or disable an embed or link while investigating a complaint.
14. Copyright Attribution and Credits
IzzyJamz.com seeks to provide appropriate attribution for third-party content where attribution information is supplied or required.
If you believe that your name, copyright notice, ownership information, or other required attribution has been incorrectly displayed or omitted, please contact us with the relevant details.
15. Removal Requests From Artists
If you are the artist, copyright owner, or authorized representative of content currently promoted on IzzyJamz.com and would like the content removed, you may contact us.
Please provide:
Your name.
Your relationship to the content.
The relevant URL.
The title of the work.
Your reason for requesting removal.
Any information necessary to verify your authority.
We may request reasonable evidence of ownership or authorization before processing the request.
16. Copyright Ownership Disputes
IzzyJamz.com is a promotional platform and is not a court or copyright tribunal.
Where two or more parties claim ownership of the same material, we may request evidence from the parties involved and take reasonable temporary measures while the dispute is being reviewed.
We may decline to determine complex ownership disputes and may direct the parties to resolve the matter through the appropriate legal or contractual process.
17. No Waiver of Legal Rights
Nothing in this policy is intended to limit any rights or remedies available to copyright owners, artists, contributors, or IzzyJamz.com under applicable law.
This policy is intended to provide a practical process for reporting copyright concerns and does not replace applicable copyright legislation.
18. Changes to This Copyright Policy
IzzyJamz.com may update this Copyright and DMCA Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, website, procedures, or applicable legal requirements.
The latest version will be published on this page with an updated effective date.
19. Contact Us
For copyright questions, infringement notices, content-removal requests, or other intellectual-property concerns, please contact IzzyJamz.com through the official contact details provided on our website.
Website: https://izzyjamz.com
Copyright Contact:
[Insert official copyright email]
Our Copyright Commitment
IzzyJamz.com believes that gospel music should be promoted with integrity, respect, and proper recognition of the people who create it.
We are committed to supporting gospel artists while respecting the intellectual-property rights of songwriters, producers, labels, ministries, photographers, videographers, and other creators.
IzzyJamz.com — Promoting Gospel Music, Supporting Creators, Inspiring Lives, and Glorifying God.
Legal note: “DMCA” is a United States copyright-law framework. Because IzzyJamz.com is intended to operate in Nigeria and may serve users internationally, this policy should be reviewed by a qualified copyright/privacy lawyer before publication. A lawyer can adapt the notice-and-takedown procedure to the Nigerian Copyright Act and any other jurisdictions in which IzzyJamz.com operates.
