1. Introduction

maps-driving.com respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 ("DMCA"), we will respond promptly to claims of copyright infringement committed using our website.

2. Notification of Copyright Infringement

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement and is accessible on our website, you may notify our copyright agent as set forth in the DMCA. For your complaint to be valid under the DMCA, you must provide the following information in writing:

• An electronic or physical signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner;
• Identification of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed;
• Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and where it is located on our website (please provide specific URLs);
• Information reasonably sufficient to permit us to contact you, such as your address, telephone number, and email address;
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law;
• A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf.

3. How to File a DMCA Notice

Please send your DMCA notice to our designated copyright agent:

4. Counter-Notification

If you believe that your content that was removed (or to which access was disabled) is not infringing, or that you have the authorization from the copyright owner, the copyright owner's agent, or pursuant to the law, to post and use the content, you may send a counter-notice to our copyright agent containing the following information:

• Your physical or electronic signature;
• Identification of the content that has been removed or to which access has been disabled and the location at which the content appeared before it was removed or disabled;
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the content was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification;
• Your name, address, telephone number, and email address;
• A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of federal court in New York, and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided notification of the alleged infringement or an agent of such person.

5. Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable law, we have adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances and at our sole discretion, users who are deemed to be repeat infringers. We may also limit access to our website and/or terminate accounts of any users who infringe any intellectual property rights of others, whether or not there is any repeat infringement.

6. False Claims

Please note that under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity is infringing, or that material or activity was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, may be subject to liability.

Additionally, false claims may result in legal consequences including liability for damages, court costs, and attorneys' fees.

7. Third-Party Content

Our website primarily provides route planning and mapping services. Most content on our website is functional in nature (maps, routes, directions). However, if user-generated content appears through contact forms or other means, we will take appropriate action upon receiving valid DMCA notices.

8. Map Data Copyright

The map data displayed on our website is provided by HERE Technologies and other third-party providers. The copyright to this data belongs to the respective providers. Any copyright claims related to map data should be directed to the appropriate map data provider:

• HERE Maps: Copyright © HERE Technologies. Visit HERE Legal for information.

9. Response Time

We will investigate and respond to all valid DMCA notices as promptly as possible, typically within 5-10 business days. If we find that copyrighted material has been improperly posted on our website, we will remove or disable access to the material expeditiously.

10. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this DMCA Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website. Your continued use of our website following any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Information

12. Additional Resources

For more information about the DMCA, please visit:

• U.S. Copyright Office - DMCA
• U.S. Copyright Office Official Website