If you have already submitted a takedown notice and have had no results we can help.
Many of our clients come to us because they have not had success with their takedown request. Often the takedown notice they submitted to the website has been ignored.
In fact, it is not uncommon for people to submit several notices and get no response from either the website or host.
DMCA.com can help! To get started right away click here to submit your takedown request: Takedown Form
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The DMCA.com Takedown claim form takes about 3 minutes to fill out. We will do the rest for you. Our goal at DMCA.com is to make the process as fast and easy as possible.
What do I do if I already submitted a DMCA or copyright infringement notice and received no response?
The most effective method of removing your stolen content from another website is to file a DMCA Takedown. If you have already tried to have your stolen content taken down without success - DMCA.com can help. Simply submit the name and location of where you found your stolen content and we will go to work on your behalf. To get started you can submit your request with DMCA.com here: DMCA Takedown Form.
How long will the DMCA or copyright infringement notice take for removal?
The length of time for the content to be taken down from a website can be hours or days. It depends on the site and conditions of the takedown notice.
One of the advantages of using a professional company like DMCA.com is experience and expertise in building and processing takedown notices.
- Experience means - the team is familiar with the site where your content is located and will know what it takes to get the content removed quickly.
- Expertise means - getting it right the first time. It is critical to get notice process right the first time to not waste time in the getting the content removed.
If you need answers about time, simply add a note to ask your takedown professional to provide you with an estimate of the time it will take to get your content down.
Who can file a DMCA or copyright infringement notice?
- social media users and participants
- content creators/owners
- copyright owners
- content publishers or distributors (with permission of the content or copyright owners)
- NFT owners
- code writers and publishers
- subject contained within the content and published without permission (special considerations may be required)
If the list above does not appear to describe your situation, please ask us! Click here to Ask us about your situation
What will I need to provide to file a DMCA or copyright infringement Notice?
We will need at least 3 pieces of information to start working on your copyright claim:
1. Stolen Content URL / Infringing URL
What is the link that you want the content removed from? Where on the internet or platform is your stolen content located? Be sure to provide the URL or website/webpage link of the content you want removed. If the stolen content is an image or video located on a website provide the direct link of the content contained in the site. Copy and paste the infringing text, or provide the URL of the infringing image if required.
An example link would look like: https://www.badguy_site.com/webpage/image_2
2. Original Content URL / Source URL
Where was your content located when it was stolen? Was it on your social media profile? Was it from your own website? Provide the exact URL where it was stolen from, even if the content has already been removed from its original location. The original URL is still valuable to the notice. If it was not online you can reference cell phone, computer, or camera etc. If it was online such as a website or cloud storage provide the link to the exact page it was stolen from. You can upload the original content to a cloud storage service and provide that URL with an explanation of where it was originally stolen from.
An example link would look like: https://share.icloud.com/photos/my_original_content
3. Description of Theft / Description of Ownership
What is the content owner's name and how was the content stolen? How is this content yours? How do you own it? Did you create it, buy it, copyright it? Who is claiming ownership of the content? Who is authorized to file the DMCA Takedown? When did you create the content and when was the content stolen?
An example description would sound like: "My photo I took of myself on my camera was stolen from my Google Drive and was posted on this website without my knowledge and I would like it removed."
If you are unsure how to collect the information for these three categories the Professional Takedown Team at DMCA.com can help with the answers. Click here to ask us about your situation.
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Can I file a DMCA or copyright infringement notice if I'm not in the USA?
Yes. Although the DMCA Takedown is part of US Copyright law, a DMCA Takedown Notice is often used and accepted throughout the world and not exclusive to the United States. Most countries accept the standard DMCA Takedown Notice form and process. However, many countries have their own copyright laws specifically related to the removal of content from internet service providers and site owners within their borders. What service providers where do and do not accept the standard DMCA takedown notice form and process is dynamic and constantly changing. DMCA.com's Takedown Professionals are aware of these changes and are able to convert the information submitted through the standard DMCA Takedown signup form to suit specific countries and/or service providers within the legal process they require.
Does a website need to use the DMCA or copyright infringement notice in order for my content to be removed?
No. If a website does not clearly state they follow DMCA you can still process a DMCA Takedown Notice to remove your stolen content. There can be many reasons a website does not reference the DMCA directly.
If a website uses the DMCA they will usually place a reference in the footer of the website. The clickthrough should clearly state the conditions of the DMCA Takedown Notice process. Many websites reference the DMCA.com Takedown Notice form on this website directly. If you are unsure or the website unclear, click here to complete your takedown request: DMCA Takedown Notice Form. Our professional team will connect your takedown request to the right website.
What if I do not have the original content when I submit the DMCA or copyright infringement notice?
Not having source copies or information of proof can make the issue more complex, however it is a common problem.
Our team is familiar with the process of missing source information for takedown notices. They will help guide you through what you need to do and fix.
Please clearly indicate why this information is not available to add to your takedown form.
What types of websites will process DMCA or copyright infringement notices?
Infringing content is removed from many different websites and platforms. Here's some examples:
- from a UCG (User Generated Content) Platform (like Instagram and TikTok), upon receipt of a DMCA Takedown Notice sent by or on behalf of the infringed content owner, distributor, publisher etc.
- by the website owner, upon receipt of a DMCA Takedown Notice from the website owner's ISP / Hosting company. This would occur when ISP / Hosting company receives a notice sent by or on behalf of the content owner, distributor, publisher etc.
- by the website owner upon receipt of a DMCA Takedown Notice from the, or on behalf of, the content owner, distributor, publisher etc.
- by the by the ISP or Hosting company of the website that is publishing the infringing content. This occurs because the website owner has not voluntarily complied with a DMCA Notice and the ISP or Hosting company must comply with the Takedown notice.
- when an infringing website is taken down or taken "offline" by its ISP or Hosting company. This occurs because the website owner does not voluntarily comply with a Takedown notice as described above.
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