Effective Date: July 2, 2026

The Manatee Chamber of Commerce (“Manatee Chamber,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users of our website to do the same. This Copyright and Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) Policy outlines the procedures for reporting alleged copyright infringement and our response to such claims.

Respect for Intellectual Property

All content available on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, photographs, videos, documents, downloadable materials, page layouts, designs, and other original works, is owned by or licensed to the Manatee Chamber of Commerce unless otherwise indicated. Such content is protected by United States copyright laws and applicable international copyright treaties.

No content may be copied, reproduced, distributed, modified, published, displayed, transmitted, or otherwise used without prior written permission, except as permitted under applicable law.

Copyright Infringement Claims

If you believe that material available on our website infringes your copyright, you may submit a written notification containing the following information:

  • A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.
  • Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
  • Identification of the material claimed to be infringing, including its location on our website (URL if available).
  • Your name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
  • A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
  • A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information contained in your notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

Incomplete notices may delay our ability to respond.

Submission of DMCA Notices

Copyright infringement notices should be sent to:

DMCA Agent
Manatee Chamber of Commerce
222 10th Street West
Bradenton, FL 34205
Phone: (941) 748-3411
Website: https://www.manateechamber.com/

If available, notices may also be submitted through any designated contact method published on our website.

Response to Valid Notices

Upon receipt of a valid DMCA notice, we may:

  • Investigate the claim.
  • Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material.
  • Notify the individual or organization that submitted the content.
  • Take additional actions as required under applicable law.

We reserve the right to remove content without prior notice when appropriate.

Counter Notification

If you believe material you submitted was removed or disabled in error, you may submit a counter notification containing:

  • Your physical or electronic signature.
  • Identification of the material removed and its previous location.
  • A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you have a good faith belief the material was removed due to mistake or misidentification.
  • Your name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
  • A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the appropriate federal court and agreeing to accept service of process from the person who submitted the original copyright complaint or their authorized representative.

Upon receipt of a valid counter notification, we may restore the removed material in accordance with applicable law unless the original complainant files legal action within the applicable statutory period.

Repeat Infringers

The Manatee Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to suspend or terminate access to users who repeatedly infringe the intellectual property rights of others or otherwise violate this Policy.

Fair Use

Nothing in this Policy is intended to limit any rights available under the doctrine of fair use or other exceptions provided by applicable copyright law.

Third-Party Content

Our website may include links to or embedded content from third-party websites and services. Copyright ownership of third-party content remains with the respective owners. Questions regarding such content should be directed to the applicable copyright holder.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Copyright and DMCA Policy periodically to reflect changes in applicable law or our business practices. Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Copyright and DMCA Policy, please contact:

Manatee Chamber of Commerce
222 10th Street West
Bradenton, FL 34205
Phone: (941) 748-3411
Website: https://www.manateechamber.com/

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