For content removed after a copyright notice
This service supports users whose content was removed or disabled after a copyright complaint and who believe the action resulted from a mistake or misidentification. We begin with the provider’s notice, the removed material, and the basis for your position. A counter-notification is a formal response with legal consequences, not a general appeal for any moderation decision.
Review the notice and the removal
We organize the complaint reference, the location where the material appeared, the provider’s correspondence, and a copy of the removed content. We also record relevant licenses, permissions, original source files, publication history, or other facts you want considered. We do not assume that ownership of an account establishes rights to every item it contained.
Information a counter-notification may require
For a counter-notification under section 512 of the U.S. Copyright Act, the provider may require specific information and statements. The subscriber must personally confirm their accuracy and decide whether to proceed.
- A physical or electronic signature of the subscriber
- Identification of the removed material and its former location
- A good-faith statement under penalty of perjury concerning mistake or misidentification
- Name, address, telephone number, and the required jurisdiction and service-of-process statements
- The provider’s notice, case reference, and relevant correspondence
How we support preparation
We check the file for missing identifiers and inconsistent facts, identify the provider’s available counter-notification route, and organize the information for your review. We can assist with administrative submission within an agreed scope and record acknowledgments or requests for more information. You remain responsible for every factual and legal statement made in your name.
Before you decide to submit
Tell us about any license restrictions, ownership disputes, prior complaints, settlement discussions, or legal proceedings. A counter-notification may disclose your contact details to the original complainant and includes consent to federal court jurisdiction and acceptance of service of process. Obtain advice from qualified legal counsel if you do not understand those statements or the risk of a claim.
Scope and important limits
We provide informational and administrative support, not legal advice or representation. We do not determine non-infringement, prepare litigation strategy, or guarantee restoration. The provider controls its process, and the original complainant may pursue court action. Knowingly making a material misrepresentation can create liability, so the counter-notification must reflect your actual good-faith belief.