DMCA

Information to include in a notice

A copyright owner or authorized representative should provide a complete notice containing:

1. A physical or electronic signature of the owner or authorized representative.
2. Identification of the copyrighted work, or a representative list when multiple works on the site are involved.
3. The exact URL and enough information to locate each item claimed to be infringing.
4. Contact details we can use to respond.
5. A good-faith statement that the disputed use is not authorized by the owner, its agent, or the law.
6. A statement that the notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that the sender is authorized to act for the owner.

Counter-notices

A person whose material was removed because of a mistake or misidentification may be able to send a counter-notice. It generally must identify the removed material and its previous location, include a signature and contact details, state the required good-faith belief under penalty of perjury, and include the required consent to jurisdiction and service of process.

Review and repeat infringement

Valid notices should be reviewed promptly. The identified material may be removed, or access to it may be disabled. Where applicable, the affected provider will be notified and a compliant counter-notice will be processed. A repeat-infringer policy should be applied in appropriate circumstances.

Official resources

For the statutory process, sample forms, and current requirements, consult the U.S. Copyright Office Section 512 resources. The Office also maintains the DMCA Designated Agent Directory.