DMCA

DMCA Takedown Notice

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From: 

Your Address: 

Your Phone Number: 

Your Email Address: 

Date: 

Subject: DMCA Takedown Notice – Infringement of Copyrighted Material

1. Identification of the Copyrighted Work:

• Clearly and specifically describe the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed. Be as detailed as possible. For example:
  • “The copyrighted work is a photograph I took titled ‘Sunset over the Mountains,’ registered with the Copyright Office under registration number [Registration Number] on [Date of Registration].”
  • “The copyrighted work is a blog post I wrote titled ’10 Tips for Baking Bread,’ published on my website at [Your Website Address] on [Date of Publication].”
  • “The copyrighted work is a video I created titled ‘How to Change a Tire,’ published on my YouTube channel at [YouTube Link] on [Date of Publication].”

2. Identification of the Infringing Material:

• Provide the exact URL(s) or other specific location information of the infringing material on the website. Do not just provide the website’s homepage. Be precise. For example:
  • “The infringing material is located at the following URL: https://www.lawinsider.com/dictionary/infringing-content.”
  • “The infringing material is a video embedded on the following page: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/8139083/detect-embedded-videos-in-page.”
  • “The infringing material is a downloadable PDF file located at: https://www.adobe.com/acrobat/about-adobe-pdf.html.”

3. Your Authorization to Act:

• State that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner. For example:
  • “I am the copyright owner of the work described above.”
  • “I am authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner, [Copyright Owner’s Name], of the work described above.”

4. Good Faith Belief:

• State that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law. For example:
  • “I have a good faith belief that the use of the copyrighted material as described above is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.”  

5. Accuracy of Information:

• State that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner. For example:
  • “The information in this notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, I am the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner of the work that is allegedly infringed.”

6. Your Signature (or Typed Signature):

• If sending a physical letter, sign it. If sending electronically, you can often type your full legal name, which serves as an electronic signature.

7. Demand for Removal:

• Clearly state that you are requesting the removal of the infringing material. For example:
  • “I request that you immediately remove or disable access to the infringing material identified above.”

Important Considerations:

• Specificity: The more specific you are in identifying the copyrighted work and the infringing material, the more effective your notice will be.
• Accuracy: Ensure all information in your notice is accurate. Misrepresenting information can have legal consequences.
• Professionalism: Maintain a professional and respectful tone in your notice.
• Legal Advice: Again, this is a template and not legal advice. Consulting with an attorney is highly recommended before sending a DMCA takedown notice. They can help you ensure your notice is legally sound and protects your rights.
• Service Provider’s Process: Familiarize yourself with the service provider’s specific DMCA takedown procedures. They may have specific requirements or forms to use.