A DMCA takedown notice is a formal request asking a website, its host or a search engine to remove content that infringes your copyright. Forum CleanUp files them for creators as your authorized agent, follows up until the links come down, and gets leaked pages delisted from Google and Bing.
What is a DMCA takedown?
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is the US law that lets copyright owners, or someone acting for them, ask online services to remove infringing copies of their work. A valid notice identifies the original work, lists the URLs where it was copied, and includes a good-faith statement and a signature. Sites, hosts and search engines that act on valid notices keep their legal protection, which is why most of them comply.
As a creator, you own the copyright to the photos and videos you make. That means leaked or reposted copies of your content can be taken down, whether they came from a subscriber or a hacked account.
Why creators use a takedown service
- Finding the links is the hard part. Leaks spread across dozens of sites under different names.
- Volume. One leak can turn into hundreds of URLs, each needing its own notice.
- Follow-up. When a site ignores a notice, we go to its host, its CDN and the search engines.
- Privacy. We file as your agent, so in most cases your personal details stay off the notice.
- It keeps coming back. Ongoing monitoring catches new reposts and sends new notices.
DMCA takedown service pricing
- Essential$69/moFor creators getting started with protection.
- Pro$149/moOur most popular plan for full-time creators.
- VIP$329/moHands-on protection for top earners.
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DMCA takedown FAQ
Do I need a lawyer to send a DMCA notice?
No. Copyright owners and their authorized agents can send DMCA notices without a lawyer. Forum CleanUp is not a law firm and doesn’t give legal advice; if your situation needs a lawyer, we’ll tell you.
Does a DMCA takedown work on sites outside the US?
Often, yes. Many sites and hosts outside the US act on DMCA notices, and Google and Bing process copyright removal requests for their search results wherever the site is hosted. For sites that refuse, delisting from search is the main tool.
What happens if someone files a counter-notice?
Under the DMCA, the person who posted the content can file a counter-notice, and the host may restore it after 10 to 14 business days unless the copyright owner goes to court. This is rare with leak sites. If it happens, we’ll explain your options before anything is done.
How much does a DMCA takedown service cost?
Forum CleanUp plans start at $69 a month and include DMCA takedowns for the leaks we find, Google and Bing delisting and a weekly leak report. Cancel anytime.
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