CEASE AND DESIST - The Ariana Institute’s manuals (The Ariana Institute Eight Massage Manual Series)
If you are represented by legal counsel, please direct this letter to your attorney immediately and have your attorney notify us of such representation.
Copyright infringement is a federal offense, and the laws governing copyright infringement, including penalties, are contained in Title 17 of the United States Legal Code.
We are writing to notify you that your unlawful copying of The Ariana Institute’s manual, The Ariana Institute Eight Massage Manual Series) infringes upon our client’s exclusive copyrights. Accordingly, you are hereby directed to
CEASE AND DESIST ALL COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT.
Ariana Vincent, CEO of the Ariana Institute, is the owner of a copyright in various aspects of The Ariana Institute’s manuals (The Ariana Institute Eight Massage Manual Series) and all other manuals by Ariana Institute . Under United States copyright law, Ariana Vincent’s copyrights have been in effect since the date that Ariana Institute’s manuals by Ariana Vincent was created. All copyrightable aspects of Ariana Institute’s manuals by Ariana Institute are copyrighted under United States copyright law.
It has come to our attention that you have been copying The Ariana Institute’s manuals (The Ariana Institute Eight Massage Manual Series). We have copies of your unlawful copies to preserve as evidence. Your actions constitute copyright infringement in violation of United States copyright laws. Under 17 U.S.C. 504, the consequences of copyright infringement include statutory damages of between $750 and $30,000 per work, at the discretion of the court, and damages of up to $150,000 per work for willful infringement. If you continue to engage in copyright infringement after receiving this letter, your actions will be evidence of “willful infringement.”
We demand that you immediately (A) and desist your unlawful copying of The Ariana Institute’s manuals (The Ariana Institute Eight Massage Manual Series) and all other manuals by Ariana Institute and (B) provide us with prompt written assurance within ten (10) days that you will and desist from further infringement of Ariana Vincent’s copyrighted works.
If you do not comply with this and desist demand within this time period, Ariana Vincent is entitled to use your failure to comply as evidence of “willful infringement” and seek monetary damages and equitable relief for your copyright infringement. In the event you fail to meet this demand, please be advised that Ariana Vincent has asked us to communicate to you that it will contemplate pursuing all available legal remedies, including seeking monetary damages, injunctive relief, and an order that you pay court costs and attorney’s fees. Your liability and exposure under such legal action could be considerable.
Before taking these steps, however, my client wished to give you one opportunity to discontinue your illegal conduct by complying with this demand within ten (10) days.
If you or your attorney have any questions, please contact me directly.
Sincerely,
Ariana Vincent, LMT, MTI, BCTMB
NCBTMB Approved Provider of Continuing Education
The Ariana Institute for Wellness Education
1824 Banks St., #1
Houston, TX 77098
512-921-9319
ariana@arianainstitute.com
www.arianainstitute.com
Inspiring Massage Education and Wellness for the Body, Mind and Spirit