Copyright Policy & DMCA — Truong Atlanta

Copyright Notice

All original content published on truongatlanta.com — including but not limited to articles, images, videos, graphics, charts, interface design, and other multimedia materials — is protected by the copyright laws of the United States of America (U.S. Copyright Law, Title 17 of the United States Code).

Reproducing, republishing, distributing, transmitting, publicly displaying, creating derivative works from, or using any content on truongatlanta.com for commercial purposes without prior written permission from the copyright holder is a violation of the law. Infringers may be subject to civil and criminal liability under federal law, with statutory damages of up to $150,000 per infringed work (17 U.S.C. § 504).

Fair Use

Truong Atlanta respects and applies the principle of Fair Use under Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 107). In producing content, we may use third-party material — including images, excerpts, charts, and reference materials — for the following legitimate purposes:

News Reporting: Using material to illustrate and supplement analysis of current events, economics, and community affairs.
Commentary & Criticism: Quoting material to facilitate commentary, review, and analysis of news, cultural, and social issues.
Education: Sharing information to raise community awareness about political, legal, and everyday life issues in the United States.

When applying Fair Use, Truong Atlanta fully weighs the four legal factors as prescribed:

Purpose and character of use: Content is used for non-commercial, journalistic, and educational purposes, with significant transformation (transformative use) — meaning the addition of commentary, analysis, or new perspective rather than mere copying.
Nature of the original work: We prioritize quoting from widely published materials (public domain or widely published) and limit use of highly creative unpublished works.
Amount and substantiality: Only a small and necessary portion of the original work is used — sufficient to serve the commentary or reporting purpose without substituting for the value of the original.
Market effect: The use does not diminish the commercial value or potential market for the original work. We always attribute sources and link to original content where possible.

If you are a copyright owner and believe that use of your material on truongatlanta.com falls outside Fair Use, please contact us using the information at the bottom of this page or submit a formal DMCA notice following the process below.

Citation Guidelines

Truong Atlanta encourages sharing and quoting our content for informational and educational purposes. However, to ensure intellectual property rights are respected, any quotation must comply with the following conditions:

Credit the source: Any content quoted from truongatlanta.com must clearly credit “Truong Atlanta (truongatlanta.com)” in a prominently visible location in the post.
Include a direct link: A hyperlink pointing directly to the original article on truongatlanta.com must be included. The link must be do-follow and must not be hidden behind redirects or URL shorteners that obscure the source.
Short excerpts only: Only a brief portion of the article may be quoted (maximum 25% of content or 300 words, whichever is less). Copying an entire article or the majority of an article without written permission is copyright infringement.
No distortion of meaning: Quoted content must preserve its original meaning. Cutting, editing, or placing content in a context that alters the nature or intent of the author is prohibited.
No unauthorized commercial use: Using Truong Atlanta's content for commercial purposes (advertising, marketing, sales) requires prior written permission. Contact [email protected] to discuss licensing arrangements.

DMCA Takedown Process

Truong Atlanta respects intellectual property rights and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA, 17 U.S.C. § 512). If you believe that content on truongatlanta.com infringes your copyright, you have the right to submit a Takedown Notice following the procedure below.

A valid DMCA Takedown Notice must include the following:

Description of the copyrighted work: Clearly identify the specific work you believe is being infringed, including the title, original publication location, and proof of ownership (e.g., copyright registration, link to original).
Specific URL of the allegedly infringing content: Provide the exact URL on truongatlanta.com where the allegedly infringing content appears, so we can identify and address it promptly.
Claimant contact information: Full legal name, mailing address, email address, and phone number so we can reach you regarding the claim.
Good faith statement: A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material you are complaining about is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
Statement under penalty of perjury: A statement that the information in your DMCA notice is accurate, and that you certify under penalty of perjury that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on behalf of the owner.
Signature: Electronic or physical signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative.

Send your DMCA notice to:

Email: [email protected]
Email subject: “DMCA Takedown Notice”

Designated Agent:

Name: Truong Nguyen
Address: Suwanee, Georgia 30024, USA
Email: [email protected]

Upon receipt of a valid DMCA notice, Truong Atlanta will review it and, if appropriate, remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content within a reasonable time. We will also notify the uploader of the content about the claim.

DMCA Counter-Notification

If your content on truongatlanta.com was removed pursuant to a DMCA notice and you believe the removal was mistaken or you have a lawful right to use the material, you may submit a DMCA Counter-Notification under Section 512(g) of the DMCA. The counter-notification must include:

Your electronic or physical signature.
Description of the removed content: Identify specifically what content was removed or disabled, and its location (URL) before removal.
Reason the removal was erroneous: A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the content was removed due to mistake or misidentification.
Contact information: Full name, address, email, and phone number.
Consent to court jurisdiction: A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal Court in the district where you reside (or in Georgia, USA, if you reside outside the United States), and that you will accept service of process from the original DMCA claimant or their representative.

Send your DMCA counter-notification to: [email protected] with the subject line “DMCA Counter-Notification”.

Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, Truong Atlanta will forward it to the original claimant. If the original claimant does not file a court action within 10–14 business days, we will restore the removed content in accordance with DMCA requirements.

Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with DMCA requirements and to protect the integrity of our platform, Truong Atlanta maintains a strict policy regarding repeat copyright infringement:

First notice: Upon receipt of a first valid DMCA notice related to a user or partner, we will remove the infringing content and issue a formal warning.
Access restrictions: For repeat infringers (two or more violations), we reserve the right to restrict or suspend that person's access to interactive features on the website.
Permanent termination: In cases of serious or repeated violations (three or more), Truong Atlanta reserves the right to permanently terminate access and ban participation across our platforms.

This policy applies equally to all users without exception, to ensure a healthy content environment that respects intellectual property rights.

Contact

For any questions, clarifications, or proposals related to copyright and DMCA, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 470-962-2565
Address: Suwanee, Georgia 30024, USA

We are committed to responding to all copyright-related requests within 5 business days of receiving a valid and complete notice.