Last Updated: November 24, 2025
1. OVERVIEW
Vanguard Media LLC (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “Company”) respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users of www.debuggedthepodcast.com (the “Website”) and the Debugged with Patrick Bass podcast (collectively, the “Services”) to do the same.
This DMCA Takedown Policy outlines our procedures for responding to claims of copyright infringement in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), Title 17, United States Code, Section 512(c). We will respond promptly to notices of alleged copyright infringement that comply with the DMCA and other applicable intellectual property laws.
2. DESIGNATED COPYRIGHT AGENT
Our designated agent for receiving notifications of claimed copyright infringement (the “Designated Agent”) can be reached as follows:
Email: hello@debuggedthepodcast.com
Phone: 479-222-1986
Attention: DMCA Copyright Agent
Please note: We do not accept DMCA notices via postal mail. All copyright infringement notices must be submitted via email with “DMCA Copyright Infringement Notice” in the subject line.
3. FILING A DMCA TAKEDOWN NOTICE
If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied or used in a way that constitutes copyright infringement and is accessible through the Services, you may submit a written notification to our Designated Agent.
3.1 Required Elements
To be effective, your DMCA takedown notice must be a written communication that includes substantially all of the following elements as required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3):
- A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed. If multiple copyrighted works are covered by a single notification, you may provide a representative list of such works. Please be as specific as possible, including:
- Title of the work
- Author/creator of the work
- Copyright registration number (if applicable)
- Description of the work if no title is available
- Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity, and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled. Please provide information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material, including:
- Specific URL(s) where the allegedly infringing material appears
- Description of where the material is located on the Website
- Episode number and timestamp if the material appears in a podcast episode
- Contact information for the complaining party, including:
- Full legal name
- Mailing address (for legal correspondence)
- Telephone number
- Email address
- A statement that the complaining party has a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law. Example language: “I have a good faith belief that the use of the copyrighted material described above is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.”
- A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed. Example language: “I declare, under penalty of perjury, that the information in this notification is accurate and that I am the copyright owner or am authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.”
3.2 Failure to Include Required Elements
Please note that under 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3)(A), a notification that fails to comply substantially with these requirements will not be considered when determining whether we have actual knowledge of infringing activity. Incomplete notices may be disregarded.
3.3 False Claims
Please be aware that under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity is infringing may be subject to liability for damages. You may be liable for damages (including costs and attorneys’ fees) if you materially misrepresent that material is infringing your copyright.
If you are unsure whether material available through the Services infringes your copyright, we strongly suggest that you consult with an attorney before filing a DMCA notice.
4. OUR RESPONSE TO DMCA TAKEDOWN NOTICES
4.1 Initial Review
Upon receipt of a valid DMCA takedown notice that complies with the requirements outlined above, we will:
- Promptly investigate the claim
- Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material if we determine the notice is valid
- Make a good faith effort to notify the user who posted the allegedly infringing material (if applicable)
4.2 Timeframe
We will respond to valid DMCA notices in accordance with the DMCA’s requirements. Generally, we will take action within 2-3 business days of receiving a complete and valid notice, though complex cases may require additional time for review.
4.3 Notification to Alleged Infringer
If we remove or disable access to material in response to a DMCA notice, we will make a reasonable effort to notify the user who posted the allegedly infringing material. We will provide that user with:
- A copy of the DMCA takedown notice (with personal contact information redacted as appropriate)
- Information about the DMCA counter-notification process
- Instructions for filing a counter-notification if they believe the material was removed in error
5. FILING A DMCA COUNTER-NOTIFICATION
If you believe that material you posted was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification with our Designated Agent.
5.1 Required Elements
To be effective, your DMCA counter-notification must be a written communication that includes substantially all of the following elements as required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(3):
- Your physical or electronic signature.
- 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 disabled. Please provide:
- Specific URL(s) where the material appeared
- Description of the material
- Episode number and timestamp if applicable
- 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. Example language: “I swear, under penalty of perjury, that I have a good faith belief that the material identified above was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification of the material to be removed or disabled.”
- Your name, address, and telephone number.
- A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located (or the Western District of Arkansas if your address is outside the United States), and that you will accept service of process from the person who filed the original DMCA notice or an agent of that person. Example language: “I consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the district in which my address is located (or the Western District of Arkansas if my address is outside of the United States), and I will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notification or an agent of such person.”
5.2 Where to Send Counter-Notifications
Please send your counter-notification to our Designated Agent:
Email: hello@debuggedthepodcast.com
Phone: 479-222-1986
Subject Line: DMCA Counter-Notification
Please note: We do not accept counter-notifications via postal mail. All counter-notifications must be submitted via email.
5.3 What Happens After You File a Counter-Notification
Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, we will:
- Promptly provide the party who filed the original DMCA notice with a copy of your counter-notification
- Inform that party that we will replace the removed material or cease disabling access to it within 10-14 business days
- Replace the removed material or cease disabling access to it within 10-14 business days after receipt of the counter-notification, unless our Designated Agent first receives notice from the party who filed the original DMCA notice that they have filed a court action seeking a court order to restrain the alleged infringer from engaging in infringing activity
5.4 False Counter-Notifications
Please be aware that under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification may be subject to liability for damages. You may be liable for damages (including costs and attorneys’ fees) if you materially misrepresent that material was removed by mistake or misidentification.
6. REPEAT INFRINGER POLICY
In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable laws, we have adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances and at our sole discretion, the accounts or access of users who are deemed to be repeat infringers. We may also, at our sole discretion, limit access to the Services and/or terminate the accounts of any users who infringe any intellectual property rights of others, whether or not there is any repeat infringement.
6.1 What Constitutes a Repeat Infringer
A “repeat infringer” includes, but is not limited to:
- A user who has received two or more valid DMCA takedown notices
- A user who has filed two or more counter-notifications that were subsequently proven to be false
- A user who has been determined by a court to have engaged in copyright infringement
6.2 Consequences for Repeat Infringers
Users identified as repeat infringers may face:
- Immediate termination of access to the Services
- Permanent ban from creating new accounts
- Removal of all content posted by the user
- Legal action if warranted
7. MODIFICATIONS TO ALLEGEDLY INFRINGING MATERIAL
Please note that under Section 512(c)(1)(C) of the DMCA, we must expeditiously remove or disable access to allegedly infringing material upon receiving proper notice. However, we reserve the right, in appropriate circumstances and at our discretion, to modify allegedly infringing material rather than removing it entirely if such modification adequately addresses the copyright concern (for example, by adding proper attribution or limiting the scope of use).
8. NO OBLIGATION TO MONITOR
We have no obligation to monitor the Services or user-generated content for copyright infringement. We are not responsible for any content uploaded or posted by users. However, when we become aware of alleged copyright infringement, we will take appropriate action in accordance with the DMCA.
9. PRESERVATION OF EVIDENCE
If you believe your copyright has been infringed, we recommend that you preserve evidence of the infringement, including:
- Screenshots or recordings of the allegedly infringing material
- Timestamps and URLs
- Any communications related to the infringement
- Proof of your copyright ownership
This evidence may be useful if legal action becomes necessary.
10. LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERS
10.1 No Legal Advice
This policy is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. If you have questions about copyright law, the DMCA, or whether material infringes your copyright, we strongly recommend consulting with an attorney.
10.2 Non-DMCA Inquiries
This policy applies specifically to copyright infringement claims under the DMCA. For other intellectual property concerns (such as trademark infringement, right of publicity, or defamation), please contact us at hello@debuggedthepodcast.com with a description of your concern. We will review such matters on a case-by-case basis under applicable law.
10.3 International Considerations
While the DMCA is United States law, we respect intellectual property rights globally. If you are located outside the United States and believe your copyright has been infringed, you may still file a DMCA notice with us. We will process your notice in accordance with the DMCA and applicable international copyright treaties and agreements.
For users in the European Union, please note that you also have rights under the EU Copyright Directive and related legislation. We comply with applicable EU copyright laws for content accessible to EU users.
For users in Canada, please note that copyright infringement is governed by the Copyright Act. We comply with applicable Canadian copyright laws for content accessible to Canadian users.
11. CONTACT FOR GENERAL INQUIRIES
For general questions about this DMCA Takedown Policy that are not copyright infringement claims, please contact us at:
Email: hello@debuggedthepodcast.com
Phone: 479-222-1986
Website: www.debuggedthepodcast.com
Please note: General inquiries about this policy should not be sent to our Designated Agent. The Designated Agent is specifically for DMCA takedown notices and counter-notifications only.
12. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We reserve the right to modify this DMCA Takedown Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised policy on the Website with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Services after any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
13. INCORPORATION INTO TERMS OF USE
This DMCA Takedown Policy is incorporated into and forms part of our Terms of Use. All terms defined in the Terms of Use have the same meaning in this policy unless otherwise specified.