Copyright / DMCA Policy

Last updated: 7/21/2026

ArtsWestchester respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects website users, artists, contributors, and visitors to do the same. This Copyright / DMCA Policy explains how ArtsWestchester handles claims of copyright infringement involving content posted on this website. General website-use questions are governed by our Terms of Use.

Unless otherwise noted, the text, graphics, images, photographs, video, audio, design, layout, and other content on this website are owned by ArtsWestchester or used with permission and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, display, perform, publish, license, create derivative works from, or otherwise use website content without prior written permission, except as permitted by law.

User submissions

Users, artists, and other visitors may submit information, comments, opinions, images, photographs, video, audio, or other materials for posting on this website. By submitting content, you represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to submit the material and to grant ArtsWestchester the rights needed to use it as intended.

Although users retain ownership of their own submissions, they grant ArtsWestchester a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, display, and otherwise make use of the submissions in connection with this website and ArtsWestchester’s activities. ArtsWestchester may remove user-submitted content at any time, with or without notice.

If you believe that material on this website infringes your copyright, you may send a written notice to ArtsWestchester’s designated copyright contact at [email protected] or (914) 428-4220.

To be effective, your notice should include:

  • identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed;
  • identification of the material you believe is infringing and where it is located on the website;
  • your name, address, telephone number, and email address;
  • 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;
  • a statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on the owner’s behalf;
  • your physical or electronic signature.

Response to notices

Upon receipt of a valid copyright notice, ArtsWestchester may remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material and may notify the user who posted it. ArtsWestchester may also request additional information if needed to process the notice.

Counter-notice

If you believe material you posted was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification, you may send a counter-notice to [email protected] or (914) 428-4220. Your counter-notice should include:

  • identification of the material that was removed or disabled and where it appeared before removal;
  • your name, address, telephone number, and email address;
  • a statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good-faith belief the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification;
  • a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal and state courts located in New York, and that you will accept service of process from the person who submitted the original notice or that person’s agent;
  • your physical or electronic signature.

Repeat infringers

ArtsWestchester may, in appropriate circumstances, remove or disable access to content and may terminate or restrict access for users who repeatedly infringe the intellectual property rights of others.

Fair use and other rights

Nothing in this Policy limits any rights or defenses you may have under applicable copyright law, including fair use or other legal exceptions.

Contact us

If you have questions about this Policy, or if you wish to submit a copyright notice or counter-notice, please contact:

Designated Copyright Agent
[email protected]
31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, NY 10601
(914) 428-4220

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