Intellectual Property Protection

DMCA & Copyright Policy

Kiru Chitra (kiruchitra.in) · Indian Copyright Act 1957 & Digital Millennium Copyright Act Compliance

1. Respect for Creator Copyrights

Kiru Chitra was founded on the fundamental principle that independent auteurs and cinematographers must retain absolute control and rightful compensation for their craft. We strictly prohibit the upload, submission, or streaming of any cinematographic work, audio track, screenplay, or still image that infringes on third-party intellectual property rights.

We comply with the Indian Copyright Act, 1957 (as amended), the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, and the provisions of Title II of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512).

2. How to File a Copyright Takedown Notice

If you believe that your copyrighted film, score, or artwork is being made available on Kiru Chitra without authorized permission or licensing, please furnish our Designated Copyright Agent with a formal notice containing:

1Identification of Work: A full description of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed (title, registration number if applicable, or link to original work).

2Target URL: The exact film URL on Kiru Chitra (e.g., https://kiruchitra.in/film/example-film).

3Contact Information: Your legal name, production company / agency, mailing address, telephone number, and verifiable email.

4Good Faith Statement: A declaration that you have a good-faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.

5Penalty of Perjury & Signature: A statement made under penalty of perjury that the information in the notification is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner, accompanied by a physical or electronic signature.

Designated Copyright Agent

Designated Agent: Copyright & Legal Operations

Entity: Bhitthichitra Cinemas / Kiru Chitra Media

Email for Notices: bhitthichitracinemas@gmail.com / copyright@kiruchitra.in

Response SLA: Notices verified and acted upon within 24–36 business hours.

3. Counter-Notification Procedure

If a filmmaker believes their film was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification, they may file a written counter-notification. Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, we forward a copy to the original complainant. If the complainant does not file a court action within 14 business days, the film may be restored to the screening slate.

4. Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with relevant statutes, Kiru Chitra enforces a strict repeat infringer policy. Creator or submitter accounts subject to repeated valid copyright complaints will have their accounts permanently deactivated and future submissions blacklisted.