File a Takedown Notice
For copyright owners: demand removal of infringing content from websites and platforms.
File a Counter-Notice
Received a wrongful takedown? Respond with a proper DMCA counter-notification.
DMCA Takedown Notice
Copyright Owner Information
Original Copyrighted Work
If registered with the U.S. Copyright Office, include the registration number.
Infringing Content Details
Required Statements & Preview
By typing your name, you are signing this notice electronically.
DMCA Counter-Notice
Your Information
Removed Content Details
Required Statements & Preview
By typing your name, you are signing this counter-notice electronically.
Understanding the DMCA Takedown Process
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) provides a legal framework for copyright owners to request the removal of infringing content from online platforms. Under 17 U.S.C. § 512, service providers that comply with DMCA takedown procedures are protected by "safe harbor" provisions from liability for their users' infringing activities.
What Is a DMCA Takedown Notice?
A DMCA takedown notice is a formal request sent to a service provider (such as a web host, social media platform, or search engine) demanding the removal of content that infringes on your copyright. To be legally valid under § 512(c)(3), a takedown notice must contain six specific elements:
- A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
- Identification of the infringing material and information sufficient to locate it
- Contact information of the complaining party
- A statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized
- A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and the complainant is authorized to act
What Is a DMCA Counter-Notice?
If you believe your content was wrongly removed, the DMCA allows you to file a counter-notification under § 512(g). This puts the burden back on the original complainant, who must file a federal lawsuit within 10–14 business days, or the service provider must restore the removed content.
Safe Harbor Protection
Service providers that follow DMCA procedures—promptly removing content upon receiving valid takedown notices and restoring content after valid counter-notices—are shielded from copyright infringement liability under the safe harbor provisions of § 512.
Important Considerations
- Filing a false DMCA takedown notice can result in liability for damages, including attorneys' fees
- Counter-notices require you to consent to federal court jurisdiction
- This tool generates notice templates—consider consulting an attorney for complex cases
- International users should be aware that DMCA is a U.S. law; other jurisdictions may have different procedures
