Legal:DMCA/Taupe doree.jpg

From:	ImageProtect <DMCA@imageprotect.com>
To:	legal@wikimedia.org
Date:	Tue, Feb 9, 2016 at 1:23 PM
Subject:
Content:	Commons:Taupe doree.jpg
FIRST NOTICE Reference#: A4240I658543 2015-12-18 11:02:12 Dear Sir or Madam: ImageProtect is a third-party corporation that monitors and detects images for the purpose of copyright enforcement. We write to you in regard to your use of the image (the "Image") (a copy of which is enclosed) as stated below. The Image was discovered on your website: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mole_(animal) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_placental_mammals and on your server at: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/60/Taupe_doree.jpg We enclose for your reference copies/screen captures of the webpages where the Image appears and the following information: Timestamp: 2015-12-18 11:02:12 Infringers IP Address: 198.35.26.96 Infringers Hosting Company: Wikimedia Foundation Listing of infringement(s): 21808892 We have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of herein is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or by operation of law. I swear, under penalty of perjury, that I am authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the exclusive rights that have been infringed. We hereby demand that you and any other entity acting on your behalf comply with the following: If a valid license was purchased prior to the use of the image(s), please provide us the Sales Order, Invoice, or other License Information. If the image was licensed under an alternate company name (dba) or in the name of a third party, such as an advertising agency, please provide that company name and phone number. We will review that information and respond to you as quickly as possible. If a valid license does not exist for the identified usage and you do not plan to use the image(s) moving forward, you must immediately cease and desist use of the image(s), and remove them from your website. In addition, to avoid further action, a payment of $1000.00 for the use of the image(s) in question must be received within 10 days of the date of this letter. Please contact the undersigned within the next 14 days in order to clarify if a valid license exists or to discuss payment of damages for past use. If possible, we can discuss the continued use of the Image once the damages have been paid and if there is no conflict with any current licensed user. Alternatively, Image Protect operates an online settlement portal, which automates the processing of damages payments. You can access the portal by copying and pasting the URL below into a browser. Follow the instructions to pay damages of $1000.00 or provide valid license details. https://imageprotect.com/payment_portal/<redacted> Very truly yours, <redacted> CEO ImageProtect <redacted> San Clemente, CA 92672 <redacted> For any correspondence regarding this case, please send your emails to DMCA@ImageProtect.com and refer to Notice ID: 21808892. If you need immediate assistance or if you have general questions please call the number listed above. Timestamp: 2015-12-18 11:02:12 Infringers IP Address: 198.35.26.96 Infringers Hosting Company: Wikimedia Foundation Listing of infringement(s): 21808892