DMCA Notice

Ultimate Choice Publishing LLC

Effective Date: October 27, 2026

Last Updated: October 27, 2026

1. Introduction

Ultimate Choice Publishing LLC respects the intellectual property rights of authors, publishers, writers, illustrators, designers, photographers, content creators, and other copyright owners.

We are committed to maintaining a professional website and providing publishing services in a manner that respects applicable copyright laws and the legitimate rights of creative professionals.

This DMCA Notice and Copyright Infringement Policy explains how copyright owners and their authorized representatives may report allegedly infringing material appearing on our website, how such complaints are reviewed, and how affected parties may respond to copyright removal notices.

This policy is informed by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), including the notice-and-takedown provisions of Section 512 of Title 17 of the United States Code.

Ultimate Choice Publishing LLC takes copyright concerns seriously and encourages the responsible use of original, properly licensed, or otherwise lawfully authorized creative materials.

2. Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to copyright-related complaints concerning materials appearing on, hosted by, or made available through the official website of Ultimate Choice Publishing LLC.

Such materials may include:

Website articles, blog posts, and written publications.
Book cover designs and promotional graphics.
Photographs, images, illustrations, and artwork.
Book formatting samples and interior page designs.
Portfolio projects and creative work samples.
Author biographies and promotional materials.
Videos, audio recordings, and multimedia content.
Downloadable documents, guides, templates, and other resources.
User-submitted content displayed on our website.
Other materials protected by applicable copyright laws.

This policy also provides guidance concerning copyright complaints associated with materials submitted for our publishing services.

However, copyright disputes involving independently operated third-party websites, retailers, or publishing platforms may need to be reported directly to the relevant platform.

3. Our Commitment to Copyright Protection

Ultimate Choice Publishing LLC recognizes that original creative works represent substantial intellectual and professional effort.

We aim to respect the rights of copyright owners and address credible allegations of unauthorized use.

We do not knowingly authorize unlawful reproduction, distribution, public display, or commercial exploitation of copyrighted works.

Where allegedly infringing material is identified on systems or website areas under our control, we will review the complaint and take appropriate action in accordance with applicable law.

Such action may include requesting clarification, investigating the reported material, removing content, disabling access, or taking other legally appropriate measures.

We also recognize that certain uses of copyrighted material may be permitted under licenses, statutory exceptions, fair use, or other lawful arrangements.

Accordingly, the submission of a copyright complaint does not automatically establish that infringement has occurred.

4. Submitting a DMCA Copyright Infringement Notice

If you believe that copyrighted material you own or are authorized to represent has been used on our website without appropriate authorization, you may submit a written copyright infringement notice.

To qualify as an effective notification under Section 512(c)(3) of the DMCA, the notice must substantially include the following information:

1. Identification of the Copyright Owner

Provide your full legal name and indicate whether you are the copyright owner or an authorized representative acting on the owner’s behalf.

2. Identification of the Copyrighted Work

Clearly identify the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed.

Where multiple works are involved, you may provide a representative list where permitted by law.

3. Location of the Allegedly Infringing Material

Identify the material you believe infringes your copyright and provide sufficient information for us to locate it.

Where available, include the complete URL of the relevant website page, image, document, or other material.

4. Contact Information

Provide information sufficient for us to contact you, including your name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address where available.

5. Good-Faith Statement

Include the following statement:

“I have a good-faith belief that the use of the copyrighted material described in this notice is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.”

6. Accuracy and Authority Statement

Include the following statement:

“I state, under penalty of perjury, that the information in this notification is accurate and that I am the owner, or am authorized to act on behalf of the owner, of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.”

7. Physical or Electronic Signature

Provide your physical or electronic signature, or that of the person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

Notices containing the necessary information should be submitted to the designated copyright contact identified in this policy.

5. Where to Send Copyright Complaints

Ultimate Choice Publishing LLC

DMCA Designated Agent: [Insert Registered Agent Name or Department, if applicable]

DMCA Email: [Insert Copyright Complaint Email]

Mailing Address: [Insert Designated Agent Mailing Address]

Telephone: [Insert Designated Agent Phone Number]

Website: [Insert Official Website URL]

Subject Line: DMCA Copyright Infringement Notice

If a formal DMCA designated agent has not been appointed and registered, the above contact details should be presented as the company’s general copyright complaint contact rather than as a registered DMCA designated agent.

6. Review and Processing of Copyright Notices

Upon receiving a copyright infringement notice, Ultimate Choice Publishing LLC will assess the information provided and determine the appropriate response.

Where a notice substantially satisfies the applicable DMCA requirements and concerns material within our control, we will act expeditiously to remove or disable access to allegedly infringing material as required by law.

Our review may involve:

Confirming the location of the reported material.
Reviewing the information supplied by the complainant.
Identifying the source of the material.
Determining whether additional information is necessary.
Contacting the person responsible for the content where appropriate.
Removing or disabling access to the material where required.
Maintaining relevant records of the complaint and response.

Where a notice is incomplete, we may contact the sender to request additional information or clarification.

The time required to resolve a matter may depend on its nature, complexity, and applicable legal requirements.

7. Notification to the Affected Content Provider

Where material is removed or access is disabled in response to a DMCA notice, we may notify the person or entity responsible for making the material available.

Such notification may include information identifying the material affected and the nature of the complaint.

The affected party may have the right to submit a counter-notification if they believe the material was removed because of a mistake or misidentification.

We will handle the notification process in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

8. DMCA Counter-Notification Procedure

If your material has been removed or disabled as a result of a DMCA copyright complaint and you believe the removal was caused by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a written counter-notification.

An effective counter-notification under Section 512(g)(3) of the DMCA must substantially include:

1. Your Signature

A physical or electronic signature.

2. Identification of the Removed Material

A description of the material removed or disabled and the location where it appeared before removal.

3. Statement Under Penalty of Perjury

The following statement:

“I state, under penalty of perjury, that I have a good-faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.”

4. Contact Details

Your full legal name, physical address, and telephone number.

5. Consent to Jurisdiction and Service

A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the appropriate United States Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located.

If your address is outside the United States, you must consent to the jurisdiction of a United States Federal District Court in any judicial district in which the service provider may be found.

You must also state that you will accept service of process from the person who submitted the original infringement notification or that person’s authorized agent.

Counter-notifications should be directed to the designated DMCA agent identified in this policy.

Submitting a counter-notification is a legal declaration and may have consequences if the information provided is knowingly false.

9. Restoration of Removed Material

Where a valid DMCA counter-notification is received, and the statutory procedure applies, the relevant notice may be forwarded to the party who submitted the original infringement complaint.

Under Section 512(g), material may be restored not less than 10 and not more than 14 business days after receipt of a valid counter-notification, unless the designated agent first receives notice that the complainant has filed a court action seeking to restrain the allegedly infringing activity.

Restoration remains subject to applicable legal requirements and any independent lawful reason for restricting the material.

This process does not constitute a determination of copyright ownership or a final judgment concerning infringement.

10. Repeat Copyright Infringement

Ultimate Choice Publishing LLC does not permit repeated unlawful infringement of intellectual property rights through website services under its control.

Where applicable, we maintain and reasonably implement procedures for addressing repeat infringers, including termination of access or accounts in appropriate circumstances.

Possible actions may include:

Removing infringing material.
Restricting access to affected content.
Suspending relevant website privileges.
Terminating accounts where applicable and appropriate.
Declining the publication or display of unlawfully infringing material.

Any action will be assessed in light of applicable law, the circumstances of the complaint, and the nature of the website service involved.

11. False or Misleading Copyright Claims

Under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, a person who knowingly and materially misrepresents that content is infringing, or that material was removed by mistake or misidentification, may be liable for resulting damages, including certain costs and legal fees.

Before submitting a notice, complainants should consider whether the material is licensed, authorized, in the public domain, or protected by a recognized copyright exception.

Copyright notices should not be used to suppress lawful criticism, commentary, competition, or other legally protected activity.

12. Copyright Ownership of Client Materials

Ultimate Choice Publishing LLC provides publishing-related services involving manuscripts, book covers, illustrations, photographs, and other creative works.

Clients are responsible for having the necessary rights and permissions to submit materials for their intended project.

Submitting a manuscript, image, or other creative work does not automatically transfer its copyright ownership to Ultimate Choice Publishing LLC.

Ownership and licensing rights relating to commissioned creative work are determined by applicable law and the relevant written service agreement.

Where ownership or authorization is disputed, we may request additional documentation or pause affected work while the matter is assessed.

13. Copyright and Third-Party Publishing Platforms

Our agency may assist clients with preparing books and related materials for Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Kobo, and other publishing or distribution services.

These companies operate their own copyright complaint procedures and content policies.

If allegedly infringing material appears on a third-party publishing platform rather than on our website, the relevant rights holder may need to contact that platform directly.

Ultimate Choice Publishing LLC cannot independently remove materials from third-party systems that it does not control.

Where a complaint concerns a project we assisted with, we may review relevant information and provide appropriate assistance within the scope of our contractual and legal obligations.

14. Stock Images, Fonts, Illustrations, and Licensed Content

Certain publishing projects may include materials obtained from independent rights holders or commercial licensing providers.

These may include stock photographs, illustrations, fonts, graphic elements, audio recordings, and other creative assets.

Such materials remain subject to their applicable license terms.

Clients should not assume that purchasing a design service automatically provides unrestricted rights to every third-party component used in the project.

Where licensed assets are incorporated into commissioned work, their permitted uses and any relevant limitations should be explained through the project agreement or supporting documentation.

15. Artificial Intelligence and Copyright

Publishing and design projects may involve artificial intelligence-assisted or AI-generated content where appropriate and permitted.

The copyright status of such material depends on applicable law and the nature of the human creative contribution.

AI-generated content is not automatically eligible for the same copyright protection as independently authored human creative work.

Any use of third-party content, reference materials, datasets, or generated outputs must be assessed according to the applicable rights, permissions, and legal requirements.

Where relevant, clients are responsible for complying with the content disclosure and intellectual property requirements of their intended publishing platforms.

16. Copyright Protection of Our Website Content

Unless otherwise stated, the original text, graphics, illustrations, website designs, branding elements, blog articles, downloadable resources, and other copyrightable materials owned by Ultimate Choice Publishing LLC are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Visitors may access publicly available materials for lawful personal and informational purposes.

Unauthorized commercial reproduction, redistribution, or exploitation of our protected materials is prohibited except where permitted by law or authorized by the relevant rights holder.

We reserve the right to take appropriate legal action where our own copyrighted materials are unlawfully used.

17. Privacy and Information Disclosure

Information submitted in connection with copyright complaints may be used to evaluate, process, document, and respond to the relevant claim.

Where required by the DMCA, information contained in a complaint or counter-notification may be forwarded to the affected party or their representative.

We may also disclose relevant information where legally required or necessary to respond to legal proceedings.

Personal information associated with these processes will otherwise be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

18. No Automatic Determination of Copyright Ownership

Ultimate Choice Publishing LLC does not act as a court or independent legal authority for resolving copyright ownership disputes.

Reviewing, removing, retaining, or restoring disputed material does not necessarily establish which party owns the copyright.

Where competing ownership claims or complex legal disputes arise, the parties may need to obtain legal advice or seek a determination from a competent court.

We may take appropriate interim measures concerning material under our control while such disputes are being addressed.

19. Changes to This Policy

Ultimate Choice Publishing LLC may update this DMCA Notice and Copyright Infringement Policy to reflect changes in applicable law, website operations, publishing services, or internal procedures.

Any revised policy will be published on this page with an updated effective date.

We encourage website visitors, clients, and copyright owners to review this policy when necessary.

20. Contact Information

For questions about copyright ownership, permissions, infringement notices, licensing requests, or other intellectual property matters, please contact:

Ultimate Choice Publishing LLC

Copyright Department:

Website: https://ucpublishing.com/

Email: hello@ucpublishing.com

Business Address: 212N ST STE100, Richmond, Kentucky

Contact Page: https://ucpublishing.com/contact-us/

Telephone:

For formal DMCA notifications, use the registered designated agent’s contact information where applicable.