DMCA Copyright Policy

WatchTurks respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and other applicable copyright laws, we have adopted a policy to address claims of copyright infringement. This page outlines our procedures for handling copyright infringement claims and how to submit a DMCA takedown notice.

About WatchTurks

WatchTurks is an informational website that provides information about Turkish movies and TV series. We display content including movie and TV series details, images, cast information, plot summaries, and related metadata sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB) API. Important: WatchTurks does not host, stream, or provide access to any video content. We are purely an informational platform that aggregates publicly available information from TMDB. All movie and TV series content, including images and metadata displayed on our website, are the property of their respective copyright holders.

Copyright Infringement Notification

If you believe that content on WatchTurks infringes your copyright, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice to us. To be effective, your notification must include the following information:

• Identification of the copyrighted work: A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed, including the URL or specific location where the material appears on our website
• Identification of the infringing material: A description of the material that you claim is infringing and where it is located on our website (please provide specific URLs)
• Your contact information: Your full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address
• Good faith statement: 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
• Accuracy statement: A statement that the information in your notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
• Signature: A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf

How to Submit a DMCA Takedown Notice

Please send your DMCA takedown notice to our designated Copyright Agent:

We will review your notice and respond within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 5-10 business days. If your notice is valid and complete, we will remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material.

Counter-Notification

If you believe that your content was removed in error, or that you have the right to use the material, you may submit a counter-notification. Your counter-notification must include:

• Your physical or electronic signature
• Identification of the material that was removed and its location before removal
• A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification
• Your name, address, and telephone number
• A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in your district, or if outside the United States, to any judicial district in which WatchTurks may be found, and that you will accept service of process from the person who filed the original DMCA notice

Send your counter-notification to [email protected] with the subject line "DMCA Counter-Notification".

Third-Party Content

WatchTurks displays content from The Movie Database (TMDB) API, including movie and TV series information, images, posters, cast photos, and metadata. This content is provided by TMDB and is subject to TMDB's terms of use and copyright policies. If you have concerns about content sourced from TMDB, please contact TMDB directly or submit a DMCA notice to us, and we will forward it to TMDB as appropriate. WatchTurks does not claim ownership of any movie, TV series, or entertainment content displayed on our website.

Repeat Infringers

In accordance with the DMCA and our policy, we will terminate, in appropriate circumstances, the accounts of users who are repeat infringers of copyright. We maintain records of DMCA notices and may use this information to identify repeat infringers.

False Claims

Please be aware that submitting a false or fraudulent DMCA notice may result in legal consequences. Under the DMCA, you may be liable for damages, including costs and attorneys' fees, if you knowingly misrepresent that material is infringing. We take false claims seriously and may pursue legal action against those who submit fraudulent notices.

Our Response to DMCA Notices

Upon receiving a valid DMCA takedown notice, we will:

• Review the notice for completeness and validity
• Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material
• Notify the user who posted the content (if applicable)
• Provide information about the counter-notification process
• Respond to the copyright owner within a reasonable timeframe

User-Generated Content

If you post comments, reviews, or other user-generated content on WatchTurks that includes copyrighted material, you are responsible for ensuring you have the right to use that material. We reserve the right to remove any user-generated content that violates copyright or other intellectual property rights without prior notice.

Fair Use

WatchTurks may display copyrighted material under the doctrine of fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. If you believe that your copyrighted material is being used in a way that does not constitute fair use, please contact us with your concerns.

Contact Information

For all copyright-related inquiries, DMCA notices, or questions about this policy, please contact our designated Copyright Agent:

Changes to This Policy

We may update this DMCA Copyright Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our copyright procedures.