At Afrofuse.com (“Afrofuse,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), we respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. It is our policy to respond to valid claims of copyright infringement in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and applicable copyright laws in Ghana and internationally.

This DMCA Policy explains how rights holders can notify us of alleged infringing content and how we process such claims.

1. Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied or uploaded to Afrofuse.com without authorization, and that this use constitutes copyright infringement, please submit a written DMCA notice to our Designated Agent (see Section 6) with the following information:

• Your full legal name, address, phone number, and email address

• A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed

• A direct link (URL) to the allegedly infringing material on Afrofuse.com

• A statement that you have a 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 in the notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner

• Your electronic or physical signature

2. How to Submit a DMCA Notice

You may send your DMCA takedown notice via:

Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address:
Afrofuse DMCA Agent
Accra, Ghana

We recommend using email for faster processing.

3. What Happens Next

Upon receipt of a valid DMCA notice:

• We will promptly remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content.

• We will notify the user who posted the material that a DMCA takedown request has been received.

• The user will be given the opportunity to file a counter-notification if they believe the content was removed in error (see Section 4).

Repeat infringers may have their accounts suspended or terminated at our discretion.

4. Counter-Notification Procedure

If you believe your content was removed in error or misidentification, you may file a DMCA counter-notification with the following information:

• Your name, address, phone number, and email

• A description of the material that was removed and its original URL

• A statement under penalty of perjury that you believe the material was removed by mistake or misidentification

• A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the courts in Ghana

• Your physical or electronic signature

Send your counter-notice to:
Email: [email protected]

If we receive a valid counter-notice, we may restore the content unless the original complainant files a court action within 14 business days.

5. Repeat Infringer Policy

Afrofuse maintains a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, users who are repeat infringers. This includes users who upload content that repeatedly violates copyright laws, whether knowingly or negligently.

We also reserve the right to suspend or remove accounts for a single instance of clear and intentional infringement.

6. Designated Copyright Agent

For all DMCA notices and inquiries, please contact:

Afrofuse Copyright Agent
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: Accra, Ghana
Phone: +233 59 983 5959

7. Important Disclaimer

Submitting false claims of copyright infringement may result in civil or criminal penalties. Only the legal copyright owner or their authorized agent may submit a valid DMCA notice.

If you are unsure whether the content violates your copyright, please consult legal counsel before filing a claim.

Afrofuse.com is committed to protecting intellectual property while fostering a creative environment for artists across Africa and beyond.