Godaddy account suspended!

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by point55, Aug 26, 2009.

  1. #1
    hello all,

    I have a windows hosting account with godaddy, which has been suspended due to copyright issues (they say I have some copy righted stuff on my site) I have removed the stuff, and emailed them....this is the reply I got from them...

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    Dear *******,

    Thank you for your response to the Copyright Department. In order to
    reactivate the site in question we will need you to provide the
    following information in a single email response:

    A. An electronic signature. (This can be a scanned copy of your
    physical signature, or as simple as typing your full name.)
    B. Identification of the material in question.
    C. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the material has
    either been removed or will promptly be removed.

    Once we receive this information we will be more than willing to
    reactivate your website.

    Regards,

    Copyright Department
    GoDaddy.com


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    1. Do they want me to simply type my name in a .jpg file and send them as a signature?

    2. what do they mean by idetifying (Identification of the material in question.), what does this mean?

    3. what in the blue hell is this *A statement, under penalty of perjury* ?

    help is highly appreciated!

    Most importantly....Do I need to worry? :(
     
    point55, Aug 26, 2009 IP
  2. Rightg

    Rightg Member

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    #2
    You don't need to worry, just give them what you're asking for and they will remove your suspension (hopefully).
    Next time in your e-mails try to be a bit more formal and professional :D

    LMAO, AHAH:

    Nice one :)
     
    Rightg, Aug 26, 2009 IP
  3. point55

    point55 Well-Known Member

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    #3
    I have removed the material (files only) immediately, after that my hosting panel became inaccessible, so couldn't delete database table and other stuff....

    is there any good host that doesnt care about copyrighted stuff? :)
     
    point55, Aug 26, 2009 IP
  4. hmdn

    hmdn Member

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    This is pretty standard for most web hosting companies these days as they all try in some way to comply with the DMCA (Digital Millenium Copyright Act).

    I would think you would be hard pressed to find a decent web host that didn't care about copyrighted material and if you did find one chances are they would one of the here today gone tomorrow types.

    Probably better to do as they ask and then once your account has been restored/reactivated remove the material in question.
     
    hmdn, Aug 27, 2009 IP
  5. davidyxf

    davidyxf Peon

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    This post is about copyrights problem, so when I find some one steel my web content I can send a email to web host provider, then they will delete my contents from their server, right?
     
    davidyxf, Aug 28, 2009 IP
  6. crivion

    crivion Notable Member

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    honestly, I'm glad that you're catched
    some people are working hard and own the copyright
    and some s*****s steal

    and davidyxf, yeah if the hosting company is respectable and u can proof that u're the owner go ahead
     
    crivion, Aug 28, 2009 IP
  7. lotstosay

    lotstosay Guest

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    Ok, this is definitely intense. I think I'm going to stand on the sideline of this and wait and see...
     
    lotstosay, Aug 29, 2009 IP
  8. Blue Star Ent.

    Blue Star Ent. Well-Known Member

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    If it is truly copyrighted, just do the right thing and admit guilt. Do you think Godaddy cares about you ?
     
    Blue Star Ent., Sep 4, 2009 IP