DMCA takedown service in the USA

For U.S. creators, photographers, course sellers and online stores: we use the DMCA, the TAKE IT DOWN Act and search delisting to get copied content removed.

Why the U.S. matters even if your audience is global

Most platforms where content is copied — YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, X, Google — are U.S. companies, so the DMCA is the most widely used takedown system in the world. A complete notice that meets 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3) is usually the fastest route to removal.

What we handle for U.S. clients

Register your important works

You can send DMCA notices without registering, but you must register (or be refused) before suing in federal court, and timely registration unlocks statutory damages. If your content earns money, register it with the U.S. Copyright Office.

The rules in United Statesat a glance
Main law
Digital Millennium Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. § 512
Host duty
Remove “expeditiously” after a valid notice to keep safe harbor
Notice format
Six required elements, including a statement under penalty of perjury
Counter-notice
Content restored after 10–14 business days unless you sue
Intimate images
TAKE IT DOWN Act: 48-hour removal, enforced by the FTC since May 19, 2026
Small claims
Copyright Claims Board, up to $30,000
Copyright term
Life + 70 years (works from 1978)

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How we remove content for clients in United States

The process is the same everywhere; the notice is written for the law that applies to the host.

  1. Send us the links

    Paste the URLs where your content appears and a link to your original. A list of profile pages is fine to start.

  2. We check the case

    We confirm you own the work, check for fair use and find the right recipient: the site, its host or its CDN.

  3. We send the notices

    Each notice includes every element required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3). If a site ignores it, we escalate to the host and search engines.

  4. You get the report

    A case report lists every URL and its status. On protection plans, we keep scanning for re-uploads.

Common questions

Not covered here? Ask us.

How long does a DMCA takedown take in the US?

Large platforms usually act within hours to a few days. Smaller hosts take about a week. We escalate when they don’t.

Do I need a lawyer to send a DMCA notice?

No. Anyone who owns the copyright, or is authorized by the owner, can send one. You need a lawyer if a counter-notice is filed and you want to sue.

What is the Copyright Claims Board?

A small-claims tribunal at the U.S. Copyright Office for claims up to $30,000. The other side can opt out.

Can non-US creators use the DMCA?

Yes. U.S. platforms accept notices from rights holders worldwide.

Found your content somewhere it shouldn’t be?

Send us the links. We’ll review the case and reply within 24 hours with what we can remove and how long it should take.

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