DMCA Policy Generator - Copyright Takedown Policy

Generate a DMCA policy for your website. Covers copyright takedown procedures, counter-notifications, and repeat infringer policies. Essential for UGC sites.

Website Information

Company/Website Name *

Website URL *

Platform Type

Designated Agent Information

The designated agent receives DMCA notices. Register at dmca.copyright.gov

Agent Name *

Company (if different)

Mailing Address *

Phone *

Email *

Policy Options

Repeat Infringer Strikes Before Termination

Target Response Time

Include Counter-Notification Process

Include DMCA Notice Requirements

Include Misuse Warning

DMCA Policy

Fill in the form and click Generate to create your DMCA policy.

Important: Register Your Agent

To qualify for DMCA safe harbor protection, you must register your designated agent with the US Copyright Office at dmca.copyright.gov. Registration costs $6/year.

Legal Disclaimer

This DMCA policy generator provides a template for informational purposes only. It is not legal advice. Copyright law is complex. We recommend consulting with an attorney familiar with DMCA and intellectual property law.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is a US law that protects online service providers from liability for user-uploaded content, provided they follow proper takedown procedures. It also prohibits circumvention of digital rights management.

If you operate a website where users can upload or post content (images, videos, text, files), a DMCA policy helps protect you from copyright infringement liability. It's essential for platforms with user-generated content.

A DMCA takedown notice is a formal request from a copyright holder asking you to remove infringing content. It must include specific information about the copyrighted work and the infringing material's location.

If someone believes their content was wrongly removed, they can file a counter-notification claiming they have the right to use the material. You must then restore the content unless the copyright holder files a lawsuit.

A designated agent is the person or entity authorized to receive DMCA takedown notices. You must register your agent with the US Copyright Office and publish their contact information on your website.

Register at dmca.copyright.gov. It costs $6 per year. You must designate an agent name, address, phone, and email. Registration helps establish your safe harbor protection.

Safe harbor protects service providers from monetary liability for copyright infringement by users, as long as you don't have knowledge of infringement, respond promptly to takedowns, and have a repeat infringer policy.

DMCA requires you to terminate accounts of users who repeatedly infringe copyrights. Your policy should explain how you track violations and when accounts will be terminated.

The law requires you to act 'expeditiously' to remove infringing content. Best practice is 24-48 hours. Delayed responses could jeopardize your safe harbor protection.

DMCA is US law, but many countries have similar notice-and-takedown systems. If your website serves US users, having a DMCA policy is advisable regardless of where you're located.