DMCA & Copyright Policy

Respect for Intellectual Property

TheSmokyMountains.com respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. We are committed to responding to clear notices of alleged copyright infringement in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA").

Image Sources on Our Site

Images displayed on TheSmokyMountains.com come from the following sources:

• Original Photography: Photos taken by our team
• Business Submissions: Photos submitted by business owners who have claimed their listings
• Licensed Stock: Images licensed from stock photography services
• Creative Commons: Images used under Creative Commons licenses with proper attribution
• Public Domain: Images in the public domain

We make every effort to properly attribute images where required and to only use images we have the rights to display.

Report Copyright Infringement

If you believe that content on our site infringes your copyright, please send a DMCA takedown notice containing the following information:

1. Your physical or electronic signature
2. Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
3. Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing, with enough detail so we can locate it on our site (please include the URL)
4. Your contact information (address, telephone number, and email address)
5. A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
6. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

How to Submit a DMCA Notice

We aim to respond to valid DMCA notices within 48-72 hours. Upon receipt of a valid notice, we will remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material.

Counter-Notification

If you believe your content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notification containing:

1. Your physical or electronic signature
2. Identification of the material that was removed and the location where it appeared before removal
3. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification
4. Your name, address, and telephone number
5. A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in your district
6. A statement that you will accept service of process from the person who filed the original DMCA notice

Repeat Infringers

In accordance with the DMCA, we will terminate, in appropriate circumstances, users who are deemed to be repeat infringers.

Third-Party Content

Some images on our site may be provided by third parties, including business owners and API partners. While we make efforts to verify rights, we rely on these parties' representations that they have the right to provide such content. If you have concerns about specific content, please contact us.

Report an Image

See an image that concerns you? You can report it directly:

Good Faith

Please note that under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material is infringing may be subject to liability. If you are not sure whether material infringes your copyright, we suggest consulting an attorney before sending a DMCA notice.

Contact Us

For general copyright questions or concerns, please contact us at:

Email: dmca@thesmokymountains.com
Website: TheSmokyMountains.com