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Legal Information

OPUS Music Competition
Operated by The OPUS Organization, LLC
Last updated: June 30, 2026
Contact: info@opuscompetition.com

Copyright Infringement Policy (DMCA)

The OPUS Organization, LLC (“OPUS,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users to do the same. If you believe any content on the OPUS Music Competition website or Services infringes your copyright, you may submit a written notice requesting removal or disabling of access to the allegedly infringing material.

Filing a Copyright Infringement Notice

To help us respond promptly, your notice must include the following:

1) Your Contact Information

  • Full legal name
  • Mailing address
  • Telephone number
  • Valid email address

2) Description of the Copyrighted Work

  • Identify the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed.
  • If multiple works are involved, provide a representative list.

3) Identification of the Infringing Material

  • Provide sufficient information for us to locate the material (for example, specific URLs, page titles, file names, screenshots, and a description of where it appears).

4) Good Faith Statement

Include the following statement:
“I have a good faith belief that the use of the copyrighted material described above is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or applicable law.”

5) Accuracy and Authorization Statement (Under Penalty of Perjury)

Include the following statement:
“I declare under penalty of perjury that the information in this notice is accurate and that I am the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.”

6) Signature

  • A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or an authorized representative.

Where to Send Notices

Send copyright notices to:
Designated Copyright Agent
Email: info@opuscompetition.com

Investigation and Response

Upon receiving a valid notice, OPUS will:

  • Review the claim for completeness and validity
  • Take appropriate action, which may include removing or disabling access to the material
  • Notify the party that posted or submitted the material (if applicable) and provide information about counter-notification options where required

OPUS may reject notices that are incomplete or not properly formatted. Submitting false or misleading claims may result in legal consequences, including liability for damages and attorneys’ fees.

Counter-Notification Process

If you believe content you submitted was removed or disabled due to mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification that includes:

  1. Your name, address, telephone number, and email address
  2. Identification of the content that was removed or disabled and its prior location (for example, the URL)
  3. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the content was removed due to mistake or misidentification
  4. A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the federal court in your district (or, if outside the United States, an appropriate U.S. federal district) and agreeing to accept service of process from the person who submitted the original notice (or their agent)
  5. Your physical or electronic signature

Send counter-notifications to: info@opuscompetition.com. If appropriate under applicable law, OPUS may restore the material after processing the counter-notification.

Additional Legal Information

1. Terms and Conditions

Your use of the OPUS website, registration systems, and Competition participation are governed by our Terms and Conditions, which include rules on permitted use, prohibited conduct, fee/refund policies, disclaimers, and other legal provisions.

2. Privacy Policy

Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information and outlines choices and rights available to users.

3. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, OPUS and The OPUS Organization, LLC (including staff, contractors, volunteers, and affiliates) are not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from the use of our website or participation in OPUS, including data loss, service interruptions, or technical issues.

4. User Content and Permissions

Users who submit or upload content to OPUS (including recordings, photos, bios, and written materials) represent that they own or have the necessary rights to submit that content. OPUS may use submitted content as needed to operate the Competition (for example, for adjudication, administration, and Competition-related communications) as described in our Terms and Conditions.

Contact

For legal inquiries, copyright notices, counter-notifications, or other legal questions, email:
info@opuscompetition.com

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