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What the Content Removal Request includes

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Content Removal Request?

A Content Removal Request is a ready-to-use legal template for United States. You complete it by answering a few plain-English questions, then download the finished document in Word and PDF.

What does the Content Removal Request cover?

The Content Removal Request is organised into sections covering § 1. Identification of the Complaining Party, § 2. Identification of the Copyrighted Work(s), § 3. Identification of the Infringing Material, § 4. Basis of Claim, § 5. Statement of Good Faith Belief, so the important points are captured in a clear, consistent structure.

What formats can I download?

You can download your completed Content Removal Request as an editable Microsoft Word (.docx) file and as a PDF.

Can I edit the document later?

Yes - save it to your account and you can re-open, edit and re-download it at any time.

Is a Content Removal Request legally binding?

Once it is properly completed and signed by everyone involved, a Content Removal Request is generally legally binding in United States, provided it meets the legal requirements that apply to this type of document.

What laws apply to a Content Removal Request in United States?

A Content Removal Request should comply with the laws in force in United States. This template is built around the provisions such situations commonly require, but the rules can vary by region and change over time, so check the current requirements for your case.

Do I need a lawyer to use a Content Removal Request?

For most standard situations you can complete the Content Removal Request yourself using the guided questionnaire. For high-value, unusual or high-risk matters, it is sensible to have a qualified lawyer review the finished document.

How do I sign the Content Removal Request?

Download the completed Content Removal Request as Word or PDF and sign it as required in United States. Depending on the document this may involve a handwritten or electronic signature, and some documents also need witnesses.

Is the Content Removal Request free?

You can preview the Content Removal Request and fill it in for free. A one-time fee applies only when you download the finished, ready-to-sign document in Word and PDF.

How long does it take to complete a Content Removal Request?

Most people finish the Content Removal Request in just a few minutes by answering the plain-English questions. You can save your progress and come back to it at any time.

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VIA EMAIL AND CERTIFIED MAIL

DIGITAL MILLENNIUM COPYRIGHT ACT (DMCA) TAKEDOWN NOTICE
Pursuant to 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3)

Date: ________

To the Designated Copyright Agent / Service Provider:

Name of Service Provider / Website Operator: ________

Designated Agent: ________

Address: ________

Email: ________

To Whom It May Concern:

This letter constitutes formal notice under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. § 512, that material posted on your website infringes one or more copyrighted works owned by, or for which I am authorized to act on behalf of, the undersigned. I respectfully request that you expeditiously remove or disable access to the infringing material identified below.

§ 1. Identification of the Complaining Party.

Full Legal Name: ________

Capacity (copyright owner or authorized agent): ________

Address:

________

Telephone Number: ________

Email: ________

§ 2. Identification of the Copyrighted Work(s). I am the owner of, or am authorized to act on behalf of the owner of, the exclusive rights in the following copyrighted work(s) that have been infringed (including, where applicable, the U.S. Copyright Office registration number):

Description of original work(s): ________

Copyright registration number(s), if any: ________

Location of the authorized original work (URL or other reference), if applicable: ________

§ 3. Identification of the Infringing Material. The material that is claimed to be infringing, and that is to be removed or to which access is to be disabled, is located at the following Uniform Resource Locator(s) (URL):

URL of infringing content: ________

Description of the infringing material: ________

§ 5. Statement of Good Faith Belief. I 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, as required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3)(A)(v).

§ 6. Statement of Accuracy and Authority (Under Penalty of Perjury). I declare, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States, that the information contained in this notice is accurate and that I am the copyright owner, or am authorized to act on behalf of the owner, of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed, in accordance with 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3)(A)(vi).

§ 8. Enclosures. A copy of the material for which removal is requested, together with supporting documentation evidencing my ownership of the copyrighted work(s), is enclosed with or attached to this notice.

Should you require any additional information in order to process this request, please do not hesitate to contact me using the information provided above. I look forward to your prompt response confirming that the content has been removed.

Sincerely,



______________________________
Signature: ________

Printed Name: ________

Date: ________

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