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- Applies to URLs successfully restored. If the same content/report recurs within 12 months, DMCA AI re‑appeals at no extra charge.
- Not applicable if content changes substantially, URLs/domains change, or if it violates law/platform policies.

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DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) is a United States copyright law enacted in 1998 to protect intellectual property rights on the internet. DMCA provides a legal framework for copyright owners to request removal of infringing content (DMCA Takedown) and allows affected parties to file counter notices (DMCA Counter Notice) if content was removed incorrectly.

DMCA includes two main processes:

1. DMCA Takedown: Copyright owners send notices requesting platforms (Google, Facebook...) to remove infringing content.
2. DMCA Counter Notice: Affected parties file counter notices to restore content if they believe the takedown was incorrect.

DMCA counter notice (also called counter-notification or DMCA appeal) is a formal legal document you send when your content has been wrongfully removed due to a DMCA takedown request. Under Section 512(g) of the DMCA, if you believe your content was removed by mistake or misidentification, you have the right to file a counter notice to request restoration.

The counter notice must include: (1) your physical or electronic signature, (2) identification of the removed material and its location, (3) a statement under penalty of perjury that you believe the material was removed by mistake, and (4) your consent to federal court jurisdiction.

DMCA AI processes counter notices professionally within 24 hours, ensuring full legal compliance to maximize restoration chances.

DMCA complaint (DMCA Complaint or DMCA Takedown Notice) is an official notice sent by copyright owners to internet platforms (Google, YouTube, Facebook...) requesting removal of content they claim infringes their copyright.

A valid DMCA complaint must include:

1. Identification of the copyrighted work
2. Specific URL of the infringing content
3. Contact information of the complainant
4. Good faith statement and signature

Note: Many DMCA complaints are filed incorrectly or maliciously by competitors. If your content was removed wrongly, you have the right to file a DMCA counter notice for restoration.

DMCA report is the act of sending a copyright infringement notice to online platforms requesting content removal, synonymous with "DMCA Takedown Notice". When you "report DMCA" content, you are:

• Asserting that the content infringes your copyright
• Requesting the platform (Google, YouTube...) to remove the content
• Committing to legal responsibility if the notice is false

Warning: Filing false DMCA reports can result in serious legal consequences.

Copyright complaint is an official notice sent by copyright owners to platforms or individuals alleging unauthorized use of copyrighted works. On the internet, copyright complaints are typically filed through the DMCA Takedown process.

Key differences:

• Copyright complaint is a general term applicable to all forms of copyright infringement allegations
• DMCA Complaint is a specific type under US DMCA law, primarily used for online content

DCMA is a common misspelling of DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) due to similar pronunciation. Many people confuse "DCMA" with "DMCA".

Correct: DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) - Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

If you are searching for "DCMA", you actually need information about DMCA, including:

• How to file a DMCA counter notice
• DMCA Takedown process
• Your rights when wrongly reported

DMCA Protected is a status indicating that your content is registered for copyright and actively monitored to detect and prevent unauthorized copying. When a website displays a "DMCA Protected" badge, it means the owner is using professional copyright protection services.

DMCA AI offers a Yearly Protection plan with features:

• 24/7 monitoring: Automatic detection of copied content
• Automated takedowns: Remove infringing content from Google
• Monthly reports: Track protection status
• Priority processing: Fast counter notice support if wrongly reported

DMCA copyright law is a legal system enacted in 1998 in the United States to regulate intellectual property rights in the digital age. The DMCA has 5 main sections, with Section 512 being the most important for online platforms.

Section 512 - Safe Harbor Provisions:

• 512(c): Liability exemption for platforms that comply with DMCA Takedown procedures
• 512(g): Rules for DMCA Counter Notices - the right to appeal for affected parties
• 512(h): Court process to obtain information about infringers

Although DMCA is US law, it applies globally to international services like Google, YouTube, Facebook because these companies are headquartered in the United States.

To write an effective DMCA counter notice, follow these steps:

1. Identify yourself: Include your full legal name, address, phone number, and email.
2. Identify the removed content: Provide the exact URLs that were removed and their original location.
3. State your good faith belief: Declare under penalty of perjury that the content was removed due to mistake or misidentification.
4. Consent to jurisdiction: State that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for your area.
5. Sign the notice: Provide your physical or electronic signature.

Send the counter notice to Google's designated DMCA agent. DMCA AI can handle this entire process for you within 24 hours with legal precision to maximize approval chances.

When you receive a DMCA takedown notice, here's what typically happens:

1. Content removal: Google removes your URLs from search results (usually within 24-48 hours of receiving the complaint).
2. Notification: You receive an email from Google Search Console informing you of the removal.
3. Traffic loss: Your organic traffic drops immediately for affected pages.
4. 10-14 day window: You have 10-14 business days to file a counter notice before the claimant can take legal action.

Act quickly! The sooner you file a counter notice, the faster your content can be restored. DMCA AI processes counter notices within 24 hours with a 12-month warranty.

In most cases, if appealed promptly (ideally within ~24 hours of the notice) and accepted, results start to return as Google processes the case. If you wait over ~30 days to appeal, recovery likelihood significantly decreases as the index has adjusted; additional steps like requesting re-indexing and optimizing content may be needed.

DMCA AI has successfully processed thousands of cases; however, specific results depend on individual circumstances and we are always transparent that absolute guarantees are not possible.

We typically monitor and respond within ~24 business hours once all details are received. Some special cases may take longer due to additional verification required by Google or the claimant.

A DMCA takedown notice typically looks like this:

Many DMCA notices are filed incorrectly or in bad faith by competitors. If you believe the notice against your content is invalid, DMCA AI can help you file a proper counter notice.

To file a DMCA takedown notice against infringing content:

1. Go to Google's Legal Removal Request page.
2. Select "Copyright" as the reason for removal.
3. Provide your contact information and describe the copyrighted work.
4. List the URLs containing the infringing content.
5. Sign the declaration under penalty of perjury.
6. Submit the request.

Google typically processes takedown requests within 24-72 hours. Note: Filing false DMCA notices can result in legal consequences.

A valid copyright infringement notice (DMCA takedown) must include these 6 elements under 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3):

1. Signature: Physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent.
2. Identification of copyrighted work: Describe the original work being infringed.
3. Identification of infringing material: Provide specific URLs where the infringing content is located.
4. Contact information: Your name, address, telephone number, and email.
5. Good faith statement: A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized.
6. Accuracy statement: A statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act.

A copyright disclaimer is a statement that asserts your ownership of original content. Here's a template:

While a copyright disclaimer doesn't prevent DMCA attacks from competitors, it does establish your claim to the content. For proactive protection, consider DMCA AI's Yearly Protection plan which monitors and defends your content 24/7.

- Check "Removals" in Google Search Console for your property.
- Search your brand/page title; if "Some results may have been removed…" appears, your site may be affected.
- Review Google's transparency report (Lumen) for your domain.