User Content & Copyright Policy

Platform: Viby
Effective Date: 28.07.2025
Last Updated: 28.07.2025
Scope: All user-generated content on Viby
Compliance: Norwegian Copyright Act, EU Copyright Directive, DMCA

1. INTRODUCTION

This User Content & Copyright Policy governs all content that users create, upload, post, or share on Viby ("Platform"). This policy should be read together with our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Community Guidelines.

1.1 Policy Scope

This policy covers:

• Text content: Posts, comments, messages, biographies
• Visual content: Photos, images, graphics, artwork
• Audio/Video content: Videos, audio recordings, multimedia
• User profiles: Profile information, crew descriptions
• Interactive content: Polls, reactions, shared links

1.2 Legal Framework

We operate under:

• Norwegian Copyright Act (Lov om opphavsrett til åndsverk)
• EU Copyright Directive (Directive 2019/790)
• US Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) (for international protection)
• Norwegian Personal Data Act (for personal content)

2. USER CONTENT OWNERSHIP AND RIGHTS

2.1 Your Content Ownership

Content You Own

• ✅ You retain ownership of all original content you create and post
• ✅ Your intellectual property rights remain with you
• ✅ You control whether to keep your content public or private
• ✅ You can delete your content at any time (subject to legal retention requirements)

Content You Don't Own

You may NOT post content that:

• ❌ Belongs to someone else without permission
• ❌ Is copyrighted material you don't have rights to use
• ❌ Contains other people's personal information without consent
• ❌ Violates any third-party intellectual property rights

2.2 License You Grant to Us

Platform License

By posting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to:

• Display your content on the platform
• Store your content on our servers
• Transmit your content to other users
• Format your content for display across devices
• Backup your content for security and recovery purposes

Limited Scope

This license is:

• ✅ Non-exclusive: You can use your content elsewhere
• ✅ Revocable: Ends when you delete your content or account
• ✅ Purpose-limited: Only for operating the platform
• ❌ No commercial use: We don't sell or commercialize your content
• ❌ No ownership transfer: We never own your content

2.3 Content Sharing and Collaboration

Crew Content

When posting on behalf of a crew:

• 🤝 Crew permission: Ensure you have permission to post for the crew
• 🤝 Collective ownership: Content may be considered collectively owned by crew members
• 🤝 Representative posting: You represent that you're authorized to post
• 🤝 Crew responsibility: Crews are collectively responsible for their content

Collaborative Content

For content created with others:

• 👥 Shared ownership: All creators have equal rights unless otherwise agreed
• 👥 Permission required: All co-creators must consent to posting
• 👥 Attribution: Properly credit all contributors
• 👥 Modification rights: Changes require all co-creators' consent

3. CONTENT GUIDELINES AND RESTRICTIONS

3.1 Original Content Requirements

Encouraged Content

• ✅ Original photos from russ activities and events
• ✅ Personal experiences and stories
• ✅ Creative works you've made yourself (art, music, writing)
• ✅ Educational content about russ culture
• ✅ Crew achievements and milestones

Proper Attribution

When sharing others' content with permission:

• 📝 Credit the creator clearly and prominently
• 📝 Include source information where applicable
• 📝 Respect licensing terms of the original work
• 📝 Link to originals when possible

3.2 Prohibited Content

Copyright Violations

• ❌ Music without rights: Copyrighted songs without permission
• ❌ Movie/TV clips: Copyrighted video content
• ❌ Commercial images: Stock photos or branded content without license
• ❌ Other users' content: Content from other platforms without permission
• ❌ Trademarked material: Unauthorized use of trademarks or logos

Privacy Violations

• ❌ Non-consensual photos: Photos of people without their permission
• ❌ Private information: Personal details about others
• ❌ Screenshots: Private conversations or content from other platforms
• ❌ Location sharing: Specific locations without consent
• ❌ Revenge content: Content intended to harm or embarrass others

3.3 Special Considerations for Norwegian Content

Norwegian Cultural Content

• 🇳🇴 Respect traditions: Honor authentic russ culture and traditions
• 🇳🇴 Cultural sensitivity: Be respectful of regional differences
• 🇳🇴 Educational value: Share content that educates about Norwegian culture
• 🇳🇴 Positive representation: Promote positive aspects of student life

Event Photography

• 📸 Public events: Generally okay to photograph public russ events
• 📸 Private gatherings: Require explicit permission from attendees
• 📸 Group photos: Ensure everyone consents to sharing
• 📸 Alcohol content: Be mindful of age-appropriate sharing
• 📸 Safety first: Never share content that could compromise safety

4. COPYRIGHT PROTECTION AND ENFORCEMENT

4.1 Our Copyright Protection Measures

Proactive Measures

• 🛡️ Content screening: Automated systems to detect potential violations
• 🛡️ User education: Guidelines and resources about copyright
• 🛡️ Reporting tools: Easy ways for users to report violations
• 🛡️ Response procedures: Clear processes for handling violations

Detection Technologies

• 🔍 Audio fingerprinting: Detect copyrighted music
• 🔍 Image recognition: Identify copyrighted images
• 🔍 Video analysis: Scan for copyrighted video content
• 🔍 Text analysis: Detect copied text content

4.2 Reporting Copyright Violations

How to Report

If you believe your copyright has been violated:

1. Email us at kontakt@viby.no
2. Include required information (see Section 4.3)
3. Provide evidence of your ownership
4. Specify content to be removed

User Reporting

Users can report suspected copyright violations:

• 🚨 Report button: On any content
• 🚨 Detailed description: Explain the suspected violation
• 🚨 Evidence: Provide links or proof of original content
• 🚨 Good faith: Only report genuine suspected violations

4.3 DMCA Takedown Procedures

Required Information for DMCA Notice

Your copyright takedown notice must include:

1. Identification of copyrighted work:

   • Description of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
   • Registration number if registered with copyright office

2. Identification of infringing material:

   • URL or specific location of the infringing content
   • Sufficient detail to locate the content

3. Contact information:

   • Your full name and title
   • Complete address
   • Phone number and email address

4. Good faith statement:

   • Statement that you have a good faith belief that use is not authorized

5. Accuracy statement:

   • Statement that the information is accurate
   • Statement that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

6. Signature:

   • Physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent

Send DMCA Notices To:

• Email: kontakt@viby.no
• Subject: "DMCA Takedown Notice"
• Response Time: 24-72 hours for valid notices

4.4 Counter-Notification Process

If Your Content Was Removed

If you believe your content was wrongly removed:

1. Review the claim to understand the allegation
2. Assess your rights to use the content
3. Submit counter-notification if you believe removal was in error
4. Include required information per DMCA requirements

Counter-Notification Requirements:

• Identification of removed content and its location
• Good faith statement that removal was due to mistake or misidentification
• Consent to jurisdiction of Norwegian or US federal courts
• Contact information and signature
• Statement accepting service of process

5. CONTENT MODERATION AND ENFORCEMENT

5.1 Violation Response Process

First Violation

• 📚 Educational notice: Information about copyright laws
• 📚 Content removal: Infringing content is removed
• 📚 Warning: Formal warning about future violations
• 📚 Resources: Links to copyright education materials

Repeat Violations

• ⚖️ Account review: Comprehensive review of account activity
• ⚖️ Temporary restrictions: Limited posting privileges
• ⚖️ Mandatory education: Required completion of copyright course
• ⚖️ Account suspension: Temporary removal from platform

Severe Violations

• 🚨 Immediate removal: Instant removal of severely infringing content
• 🚨 Account suspension: Immediate temporary suspension
• 🚨 Legal referral: Referral to appropriate legal authorities
• 🚨 Permanent ban: For systematic or commercial infringement

5.2 Appeal Process

How to Appeal

• 📧 Email: kontakt@viby.no
• 📧 Subject: "Copyright Appeal - [Your Username]"
• 📧 Include: Account details, specific content, and explanation
• 📧 Evidence: Proof of rights or fair use justification

Appeal Review

• ⏱️ Review time: 3-5 business days
• ⏱️ Thorough assessment: Detailed review of your appeal
• ⏱️ Expert consultation: Consultation with copyright experts when needed
• ⏱️ Clear decision: Clear explanation of appeal outcome

6. FAIR USE AND PERMITTED USES

6.1 Norwegian Fair Use (Fair Dealing)

Educational Use

Under Norwegian law, limited use may be permitted for:

• 📚 Educational purposes: Teaching and learning activities
• 📚 News reporting: Commenting on current events
• 📚 Criticism and review: Academic or journalistic analysis
• 📚 Research: Non-commercial research activities

Requirements for Fair Use

• ✅ Limited extent: Small portions only
• ✅ Educational purpose: Must serve educational goals
• ✅ Proper attribution: Credit original creator
• ✅ No commercial benefit: Cannot be for profit

6.2 Platform-Specific Guidelines

Acceptable Uses

• ✅ Short quotes: Brief text excerpts with attribution
• ✅ Thumbnail images: Small images for discussion purposes
• ✅ News clips: Brief clips for news discussion (with source)
• ✅ Parody and satire: Transformative creative works

Best Practices

• 🎯 Minimal use: Use only what's necessary for your purpose
• 🎯 Transform content: Add your own commentary or analysis
• 🎯 Credit sources: Always attribute original creators
• 🎯 Consider impact: Don't harm the market for the original work

7. CREATOR SUPPORT AND RESOURCES

7.1 Protecting Your Content

Content Protection Tools

• 🔒 Watermarking: Add watermarks to your images
• 🔒 Privacy settings: Control who can see your content
• 🔒 Download restrictions: Limit ability to download your content
• 🔒 Attribution tools: Automatic attribution features

Monitoring Your Content

• 👀 Search alerts: Get notified of potential unauthorized use
• 👀 Reverse image search: Find unauthorized use of your images
• 👀 Regular monitoring: Periodically check for unauthorized use
• 👀 Report misuse: Report unauthorized use on other platforms

7.2 Educational Resources

Copyright Education

• 📖 Copyright basics: Understanding copyright law in Norway
• 📖 Fair use guidelines: When and how to use others' content
• 📖 Creative Commons: Understanding open licensing
• 📖 Permission seeking: How to ask for permission to use content

Creation Tools

• 🛠️ Free resources: Links to royalty-free content sources
• 🛠️ Creation guides: How to create original content
• 🛠️ Legal templates: Licensing templates for your content
• 🛠️ Attribution tools: Proper attribution formats

8. INTERNATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

8.1 Multi-Jurisdictional Compliance

Primary Jurisdiction

• 🇳🇴 Norwegian law: Primary governing law for Norwegian users
• 🇪🇺 EU copyright law: EU-wide copyright protections
• 🌍 International treaties: Berne Convention, WIPO treaties
• 🇺🇸 US DMCA: For international copyright protection

Cross-Border Issues

• 🌐 Content from other countries: Respect international copyrights
• 🌐 Different fair use standards: Varying fair use laws across countries
• 🌐 Enforcement challenges: Working with international rights holders
• 🌐 Legal coordination: Cooperation with international authorities

8.2 Special Provisions

EU Copyright Directive

• ⚖️ Article 17: Platform responsibilities for user content
• ⚖️ Upload filters: Automated content recognition systems
• ⚖️ Rights holder cooperation: Working with copyright owners
• ⚖️ User protections: Safeguards for legitimate uses

Norwegian Specifics

• 🇳🇴 Extended collective licensing: Special Norwegian licensing schemes
• 🇳🇴 Cultural heritage: Protection of Norwegian cultural works
• 🇳🇴 Educational exceptions: Specific Norwegian educational use rules
• 🇳🇴 Government works: Treatment of Norwegian government content

9. BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL CONTENT

9.1 Commercial Use Restrictions

Prohibited Commercial Activities

• ❌ Selling others' content: Cannot sell content you don't own
• ❌ Commercial exploitation: Using platform content for profit
• ❌ Brand infringement: Unauthorized use of trademarks
• ❌ Advertising fraud: Misleading commercial content

Permitted Commercial Content

• ✅ Original business content: Your own business materials
• ✅ Sponsored content: Properly disclosed sponsorships
• ✅ Licensed content: Content you have proper licenses for
• ✅ Crew sponsorships: Legitimate crew sponsorship content

9.2 Influencer and Creator Guidelines

Disclosure Requirements

• 📢 Sponsorship disclosure: Clear indication of sponsored content
• 📢 Affiliate links: Disclosure of affiliate relationships
• 📢 Paid partnerships: Clear indication of paid collaborations
• 📢 Gifted products: Disclosure of free products received

Rights Management

• 📋 Content licensing: Understanding your licensing obligations
• 📋 Model releases: Obtaining proper releases for people in content
• 📋 Location permissions: Getting permission for location-based content
• 📋 Music licensing: Proper licensing for background music

10. ENFORCEMENT AND LEGAL ACTION

10.1 Our Enforcement Actions

Standard Enforcement

• 🔧 Content removal: Removing infringing content
• 🔧 Account warnings: Formal notices about violations
• 🔧 Feature restrictions: Limiting certain platform features
• 🔧 Educational requirements: Mandatory copyright education

Severe Enforcement

• ⚡ Account suspension: Temporary removal from platform
• ⚡ Permanent bans: Permanent removal for repeat offenders
• ⚡ Legal referrals: Referring cases to law enforcement
• ⚡ Civil action: Supporting rights holders in legal action

10.2 Legal Cooperation

Law Enforcement Cooperation

• 👮 Criminal copyright cases: Cooperation with police investigations
• 👮 Evidence preservation: Maintaining evidence for legal proceedings
• 👮 Court orders: Compliance with lawful court orders
• 👮 International cooperation: Working with international authorities

Rights Holder Support

• 🤝 Expedited processes: Fast-track procedures for verified rights holders
• 🤝 Bulk reporting: Tools for managing large-scale infringement
• 🤝 Account verification: Verification systems for major rights holders
• 🤝 Technical cooperation: Sharing information to prevent infringement

11. CONTACT AND SUPPORT

11.1 Copyright Inquiries

Copyright Questions:

• 📧 Email: kontakt@viby.no
• 📧 Subject: "Copyright Question"
• 📧 Response Time: 3-5 business days

DMCA Notices:

• 📧 Email: kontakt@viby.no
• 📧 Subject: "DMCA Takedown Notice"
• 📧 Response Time: 24-72 hours

11.2 Creator Support

Creator Questions:

• 🎨 Email: kontakt@viby.no
• 🎨 Subject: "Creator Support"
• 🎨 Response Time: 1-2 business days

12. POLICY UPDATES AND CHANGES

12.1 Update Notifications

How We Notify You

• 📬 Email notifications: Direct email for significant changes
• 📬 Platform announcements: Prominent notices on the platform
• 📬 Version tracking: Clear version numbers and change dates
• 📬 Archive access: Previous versions available for review

12.2 Staying Current

Regular Reviews

• 📅 Quarterly reviews: Regular assessment of policy effectiveness
• 📅 Legal updates: Updates based on changes in copyright law
• 📅 User feedback: Incorporating user suggestions and concerns
• 📅 Industry best practices: Adopting new industry standards

Document Version: 1.0
Effective Date: 28.07.2025
Next Review: 01.01.2026 Legal Compliance: Norwegian Copyright Act, EU Copyright Directive, DMCA

Key Takeaway: Respect others' creative work and they'll respect yours. When in doubt about whether you can use something, create your own content or ask for permission. Our goal is to support creativity while protecting everyone's rights.

Need Help?: For copyright questions, contact kontakt@viby.no. For general content questions, see our Community Guidelines or contact kontakt@viby.no.