Effective Date: 05 January 2026

At Housivo.com.au (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we respect the intellectual property rights of content owners and expect our users to do the same. This Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) Policy explains how we respond to claims of copyright infringement involving content on our website.

1. How to Report Copyright Infringement

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been posted on our site without permission and infringes your rights, you may submit a copyright infringement notification (“DMCA Takedown Notice”) to our designated Copyright Agent. Your notice must be in writing and include the following:

  1. Your Signature: Your physical or electronic signature.
  2. Description of Copyrighted Work: A clear description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.
  3. Location of Infringing Material: The URL(s) or exact location(s) on Housivo.com.au where the material is located.
  4. Contact Information: Your full legal name, address, telephone number, and email address.
  5. Good Faith Statement: A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the content in question is not authorised by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
  6. Accuracy and Authority Statement: A statement that the information in the notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or authorised to act on the owner’s behalf.

Send DMCA Notices to:

Copyright Agent — Housivo.com.au
Email: [Your Email Address]

2. Counter-Notification Procedure

If your content has been removed or disabled due to a copyright complaint and you believe this was an error, you may file a DMCA counter-notification. Include the following in your counter-notice:

  1. Your physical or electronic signature.
  2. Identification of the material that was removed and the location where it appeared.
  3. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the removed material was taken down by mistake or misidentification.
  4. Your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
  5. A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the appropriate court and agreeing to accept service of process from the complaining party.

Send counter-notices to the same Copyright Agent listed above.

3. Repeat Infringer Policy

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access for users who are determined to be repeat copyright infringers at our sole discretion.

4. Disclaimer

This policy is designed to comply with applicable Australian copyright laws and, where relevant, DMCA standards recognised internationally. This document does not constitute legal advice. For legal guidance, please consult a qualified attorney.