DMCA Takedown Policy

Digital Millennium Copyright Act compliance and copyright infringement reporting for Nairahost web hosting services.

Last Updated: October 12, 2025

Copyright Protection Policy

Nairahost respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and other applicable laws, we have adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, the accounts of users who repeatedly infringe the intellectual property rights of others.

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement and is accessible on our servers or through our web hosting services in Nigeria, you may notify us as set forth below.

How to File a DMCA Takedown Notice

To file a notice of infringement with Nairahost, you must provide a written communication (by email or physical mail) that includes the following information:

Required Information:

Identification of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed, or if multiple copyrighted works are covered by this notice, a representative list of such works.
Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity, including the URL or other specific location on our servers where the material is located. Please provide enough detail for us to locate the material.
Your contact information, including your full name, address, telephone number, and email address.
A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
Your physical or electronic signature (typing your full name is acceptable).

Submit DMCA Notice To:

Email (Preferred):

support@nairahost.com.ng

Subject: DMCA Takedown Notice

Physical Address:

Nairahost DMCA Agent
11 Brandon Street, Lagos,
Ikeja, Nigeria

Processing Time: We typically respond to valid DMCA notices within 24-48 hours.

Counter-Notice Procedure

If you believe that your content was removed by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notice with us. A counter-notice must include:

Your physical or electronic signature
Identification of the material that has been removed or disabled and the location where it appeared before removal
A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification
Your name, address, and telephone number
A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of Federal District Court in Nigeria or your local jurisdiction, and that you will accept service of process from the person who filed the original DMCA notice

Important Legal Information

Warning: Under Nigerian and international law, you may be held liable for damages if you make material misrepresentations in a DMCA notice. This includes claims for damages, court costs, and attorneys' fees.

False DMCA notices may result in legal liability
We may forward your complaint to the alleged infringer
Repeat infringers will have their accounts terminated
We cooperate with law enforcement regarding copyright violations

Our Response Process

Review

We review your DMCA notice within 24 hours

Action

Valid notices result in content removal

Notification

Both parties are notified of actions taken

Have Questions About Copyright Issues?

Our team is here to help you understand the DMCA process and your rights.

Contact Our Legal Team

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