How much does a DMCA Takedown cost?

The cost for a DMCA Takedown depends on the service you choose. DMCA.com offers two main options for takedowns. The Do-it-Yourself DMCA Takedown pricing starts at $10.00 per month. Followed by our popular professional Takedown service, which cost $199.00 per Takedown.

What are my options for a DMCA Takedown?

1. $10 Toolkit is a Do It Yourself Takedown program. DMCA.com provides a complete toolkit for you to learn and conduct takedowns yourself. Sign up for your DIY Toolkit here: DIY Services
2. $199 Takedown is DMCA's Full Service takedown program. We do all the work for you. Simply complete the form and we process the complete takedown service on your behalf. Takes less than 3 minutes, to get started submit the form here: Takedown Form

Pricing is a one time prepaid service fee. Additional takedown costs may occur for ISP's / OSP's that do not follow conventional DMCA Takedown policy or have implemented their own standard or copyright infringement claim process.

What will cause the cost of takedown increase?

1. if the OSP/ISP does not follow standard DMCA policy or accepted takedown procedures
2. if the OSP/ISP is located outside the USA
3. if the OSP/ISP allows the website owner special consideration to remove content
4. if the website owner delays takedown through process with the ISP/OSP
5. if the UCG platform gives their user special consideration to remove content

What do I need to file a DMCA Takedown Notice?

Three main pieces of information are needed to get started filing a DMCA Takedown Notice:

1. Infringing URL

Where on the internet (or platform like Facebook or TikTok) is your stolen content located? What is the link that you want the content removed from? Be sure to provide the URL or website/webpage link of the content you want removed. If the stolen content is an image or video located on a website provide the direct link of the content contained in the site. Copy and paste the infringing text, or provide the URL of the infringing image if required.

An example link would look like: https://www.badguy_site.com/webpage/image_2

2. Source URL

Where was your content located when it was stolen? Was it on you social media profile like Facebook or Reddit? Was it from your own website? Provide the exact URL where it was stolen from, even if the content has already been removed from it's original location. The original URL is still valuable to the notice. If it was not online you can reference cell phone, computer, or camera etc. If it was online such as a website or cloud storage provide the link to the exact page it was stolen from. You can upload the original content to a cloud storage service and provide that URL with an expalanation of where it was originally stolen from.

An example link would look like: https://share.icloud.com/photos/my_original_content

3. Description of Ownership

What is the content owner's name and how was the content stolen? How is this content yours? How do you own it? Did you create it, buy it, copyright it? Who is claiming ownership of the content? Who is authorized to file the DMCA Takedown? When did you create the content and when was the content stolen?

An example description would sound like: "My photo I took of myself on my camera was stolen from my Google Drive and was posted on this website without my knowledge and I would like it removed."

If you are unsure how to collect the information for these three categories the Professional Takedown Team at DMCA.com can help with the answers. Click here to ask us about your situation.

Can I file a DMCA Takedown?

Examples of who can file DMCA Takedown Notices:

1. content publishers or distributors (with permission of the content or copyright owners)
2. NFT owners
3. social media users and participants
4. content creators/owners
5. copyright owners
6. code writers and publishers
7. subject contained within the content and published without permission (special considerations may be required)

If the lists above does not appear to describe your situation, please reach out! Click here to Ask us about your situation

Can I add a DMCA to my website?

DMCA.com's first recommendation is to contact a lawyer or law firm in the legal jurisdiction of your company or website to determine what is the appropriate legal communication. DMCA.com does not offer any legal advice or specific recommendation regarding any copyright practice.

DMCA.com has two programs to help content creators, publishers and UGC platforms:

1. Content Publishers or Platforms of User Generated Content (UGC) should use the DMCA Compliance program - Get Compliant - adding a compliance badge to your site instantly takes the guess work and time out of processing DMCA Takedown notices on your site.
2. Content Creators and Publishers (without UGC) should use DMCA.com Protection Pro - Content Protection - it is essential to add an ownership statement to all your content. Registering and adding your content and website to this program is click through easy. There is even a Free program so getting started is easy.

Let us know if you have questions regarding these options, submit a question case here: Help Me Choose the right option.

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