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DMCA and Copyright Policy

Last Updated: 10/21/2025

Memorial Merits (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. This page outlines our policy regarding copyright infringement claims under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and our general copyright practices.


Copyright Ownership

All original content on MemorialMerits.com, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and software, is the property of Memorial Merits or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.


User-Generated Content

Memorial Merits may host user-generated content, including obituaries, tributes, photos, and memorial information submitted by our users. Users who submit content to our site affirm that they own the copyright to such content or have obtained all necessary permissions and licenses to share it.

By submitting content to Memorial Merits, users grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, display, and distribute the content for the purpose of operating our memorial and tribute services.


Copyright Infringement Notification

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement and is accessible on MemorialMerits.com, please notify our Copyright Agent with the following information:

Required Information for DMCA Takedown Notice:

  1. A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or person authorized to act on their behalf
  2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
  3. Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing, including its location on our website (URL)
  4. Your contact information, including your address, telephone number, and email address
  5. A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
  6. A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf

Send DMCA Notices to:

Copyright Agent
Memorial Merits
Email: Support@MemorialMerits.com


Counter-Notification

If you believe that content you posted was removed in error or that you have authorization to use the content, you may submit a counter-notification with the following information:

  1. Your physical or electronic signature
  2. Identification of the content that was removed and its location before removal
  3. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the content was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification
  4. Your name, address, telephone number, and email address
  5. A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located (or Virginia if outside the United States), and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notification

Send Counter-Notifications to:

Support@MemorialMerits.com


Repeat Infringer Policy

Memorial Merits will, in appropriate circumstances, terminate the accounts of users who are repeat copyright infringers.


Third-Party Content and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. We do not claim ownership of any content posted on third-party platforms linked from our site.


Memorial and Obituary Content

Memorial Merits serves as a platform for families and individuals to create lasting tributes to their loved ones. We respect the sensitive nature of memorial content and handle all copyright matters with appropriate care and consideration.

For obituaries and memorial tributes:

  • Families submitting obituaries affirm they have the right to share the information and images included
  • Professional obituary content provided by funeral homes is used with appropriate permissions
  • Photos and personal content should only be submitted by authorized family members or representatives

If you believe memorial content infringes on your rights, please contact us directly at Support@MemorialMerits.com so we can address your concerns promptly and respectfully.


Fair Use

Memorial Merits may use copyrighted material under the doctrine of Fair Use for purposes such as commentary, criticism, news reporting, teaching, or research. We make good faith efforts to use copyrighted materials appropriately and within legal boundaries.


Contact Information

If you have questions about our copyright policy or need to report copyright infringement, please contact us:

Memorial Merits
Email: Support@MemorialMerits.com
Address: Virginia Beach, VA 23462


Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this DMCA and Copyright Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. Your continued use of our website following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.


By using MemorialMerits.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Copyright Policy and agree to be bound by its terms.

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