DMCA Takedown Engine
When your copyrighted content appears on another website without permission, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) gives you a legal path to request removal. Our Takedown Engine organizes the request into a compliant, well-documented submission.
What DMCA covers
The DMCA provides a legal framework for requesting the removal of copyrighted material from online platforms, hosts, and search engines. It applies to copyrighted works — not to trademarks (which use separate processes).
- Website text and articles
- Photographs and artwork
- Videos and audio recordings
- Product descriptions and images
- Software code and documentation
What a valid DMCA notice includes
A DMCA notice must be legally compliant. Missing elements can cause the platform to reject the request outright.
- Identification of the copyrighted work
- URL of the allegedly infringing material
- Your contact information
- Statement of good-faith belief
- Statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury
- Physical or electronic signature
Where notices can be sent
Depending on where the infringing material is hosted, the notice may go to the website host, the search engine, or the platform itself.
- Website hosting providers
- Search engines (for de-indexing)
- Social media platforms
- Marketplace platforms
- CDN and content delivery networks
How the Takedown Engine works
We organize the takedown into a package that satisfies the platform's requirements, then submit and track responses.
- Intake — collect URLs, ownership evidence, and work details
- Preparation — draft the DMCA notice per platform requirements
- Review — confirm accuracy before submission
- Submission — file with the appropriate host or platform
- Tracking — monitor acknowledgments and outcomes
- Follow-up — resubmit or escalate where needed
Important notes
DMCA notices apply to copyright, not to trademarks. If your issue is trademark infringement, use a marketplace complaint or a cease-and-desist letter instead.
Filing a false DMCA notice can expose you to liability. All notices are prepared with accuracy in mind and reviewed before submission.
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