If you are the content owner and/or the copyright holder and believe that the content uploaded to our database does not fall under Section 107 of the “Fair Use” Act, you can learn how to file a DMCA complaint for removal of the content from our database and servers.
DMCA Filing Process
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) provides copyright owners with the ability to file a complaint against an alleged infringer. Filing a DMCA complaint can be a complicated process, and it’s important to understand the correct steps to take in order to ensure that your complaint is filed properly. In this article, we’ll take a look at the DMCA complaint filing process to help you better understand your rights and responsibilities.
Step 1: Gather All Necessary Information
First, you should gather all relevant information about the copyright infringement. This includes evidence of ownership, such as a registration certificate or proof of purchase. It is also important to provide detailed information about the infringing work, such as the website address, the file name, or any other identifying information.
Step 2: Drafting your DMCA Complaint
Once you have collected all the necessary evidence, it’s time to draft your DMCA complaint. Your complaint should include the following information:
• Your name and contact information.
• A statement declaring that you are the copyright owner or an authorized agent acting on behalf of the copyright owner.
• Specifics about the alleged infringing work, including the website address, file name, or any other identifying information.
• A statement that you believe the work is infringing your copyright.
• A statement that you are the holder of exclusive rights to the work, or that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright holder.
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the alleged infringing work has not been authorized by the copyright owner.
• A statement affirming that the information in the DMCA complaint is accurate and that you are authorized to make the complaint.
Step 3: Submit your DMCA Complaint With Us
You can submit your DMCA complaint with us via two ways.
- Email at DMCA@Media.onl
- Via our DMCA Complaint Form located at http://www.media.onl/contact/DMCA
Step 4: Investigation and Course of Action After Submitting a DMCA Complaint
Once you have submitted your complaint, we will investigate the DMCA complaint and take possible action. Generally, this means that the material will be removed within a certain amount of time. we may also take additional action, such as suspending or disabling the account of the alleged infringer based on the circumstances of the infringement. We must also notify the alleged infringer of the removal of infringing material and provide them with a copy of your complaint.
Step 5: Follow Up from Media.onl
Once we complete our investigation and come to a conclusion, we will email you (the complainant) with and update on the status of the investigation and course of action taken. If you disagree with our decision, you can refile the complaint and we will arrange a date and time to meet with you virtually to discuss and resolve the matter. Our goal is to respect copyright owners wishes while also maintaining Section 107 of the “Fair Use” Act.