Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) & Copyright Policy

Last Updated: January, 2026

Simone Bennett-McWilliams “Agent,” “we,” “us,” or “our” respects the intellectual property rights of others and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 “DMCA”. This policy applies to the website www.simonebennettmcwilliams.com the “Website”, including all content, services, and functionality offered.

This Website is operated by a licensed real estate professional in the State of Florida and includes real estate listings, photographs, videos, text, graphics, and other materials that may be owned by or licensed to the Agent, including content provided through Multiple Listing Services “MLS”.

MLS & IDX Content Disclaimer

Certain real estate listing information on this Website is provided by third parties, including MLS organizations, IDX providers, brokers, and listing agents. Such content is:

• Owned by the originating MLS, broker, or listing agent

• Protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws

• Licensed to us for display only

MLS data is provided for consumer personal, non-commercial use only and may not be copied, redistributed, scraped, framed, or used for any purpose other than viewing or identifying real estate listings. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Agent and Broker shall not be responsible for typographical error, misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless.

Unauthorized reproduction, republication, or commercial use of MLS data is strictly prohibited and may violate MLS rules, Florida law, and federal copyright law.

Image & Photo Licensing Policy

All photographs, videos, virtual tours, floor plans, and visual media displayed on this Website are one or more of the following:

• Owned by the real estate agent

• Licensed from professional photographers

• Licensed through MLS participation

• Provided by third-party vendors under limited-use licenses

Image Use Restrictions:

• Images may not be downloaded, copied, modified, reused, reposted, or distributed without express written permission from the copyright owner.

• Use of listing photos outside of this Website (including social media, advertisements, or other websites) is prohibited unless separately licensed.

• Removal of watermarks, copyright notices, or metadata is strictly prohibited.

• Unauthorized use of images may result in copyright infringement claims, statutory damages, and legal action.

Reporting Copyright Infringement (DMCA Notice)

If you believe that content on this Website infringes a copyright you own or control, you may submit a DMCA notice including the following:

1. Your physical or electronic signature

2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed

3. Identification of the allegedly infringing material and its location on the Website (URL required)

4. Your name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address

5. A statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law

6. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information provided is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf

All DMCA notices should be sent in writing to:

Email: dmca@simonebennettmcwilliams.com

Counter-Notification Procedure

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

1. Your physical or electronic signature

2. Identification of the material removed and its prior location

3. A statement under penalty of perjury that you believe the removal was due to mistake or misidentification

4. Your name, address, and telephone number, and a statement consenting to jurisdiction of the federal court in your district (or the Middle District of Florida if outside the U.S.)

Counter-notifications must be sent to the DMCA address listed above.

Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with the DMCA, MLS rules, and applicable law, Simone Bennett-McWilliams reserves the right to restrict access to the Website or terminate users who are determined to be repeat copyright infringers.

No Legal Advice Disclaimer

This policy is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For legal advice regarding copyright or MLS compliance, consult a qualified attorney licensed in Florida.