Copyright
Report copyright infringement
Your photos, videos, music, writing or courses copied and shared without permission? Here is where to report them on each platform, or let us file the takedowns and keep watch.
Where to report copyright infringement
Before you report, have ready:
- the exact address (URL) of every copy;
- proof that you are the author: the original file, the date of first publication, a link to your original post;
- your contact details (some platforms pass them on to the person reported);
- a statement in good faith that the information is accurate.
Social networks
| Platform | Where to report |
|---|---|
| Copyright report form | |
| Help Centre, intellectual property section | |
| TikTok | Copyright infringement report form |
| X (Twitter) | “Intellectual property issues” form |
| Telegram | dmca@telegram.org for copyright; abuse@telegram.org for other illegal content |
| Help Centre, copyright request |
Video and subscriptions
| Platform | Where to report |
|---|---|
| YouTube | Submit a copyright removal request |
| OnlyFans, Fansly | See our guide for creators |
Search engines and infrastructure
| Platform | Where to report |
|---|---|
| Google Search | Report content for legal reasons |
| Cloudflare | Abuse form, forwarded to the site's real host |
Links checked in October 2026. Platforms change their forms regularly.
What is copyright infringement?
The creator of an original work (photo, video, music, text, drawing, course, software) holds exclusive rights over it from the moment it is created. Reproducing, posting or distributing that work without permission is infringement, whether it is done to resell it, to drive traffic or simply to share it.
What content is protected?
Photos and images
Your photos, illustrations and visuals, including those posted on social media.
Videos
Your videos, clips, livestreams and edits.
Music and audio
Your tracks, podcasts and recordings.
Writing
Your articles, e-books and posts.
Exclusive content
What you keep for paying subscribers.
Courses and digital products
Your courses, templates, software and tools.
Is this happening to you?
Tell us what is going on in a few lines. We reply with a free first assessment of what can be done.
- Reply within 1 business day
- Strictly confidential
- No commitment
Never send us an intimate image. A link or a description is enough.
How we protect your work
Finding copies
We search for your content across social networks, forums, websites and search engines.
Matching against originals
Each copy is compared with your files and checked by a person before it is reported.
Takedown notices
In the format each platform requires: DMCA for US services, Digital Services Act for EU services.
Follow-up
If there is no answer, we chase, then go to the site's host or infrastructure provider.
Search delisting
Requests to remove copies from Google and Bing results.
Monthly report
Copies found, removed and pending: you always know the state of your catalogue.
Platforms we monitor
Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, X, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Telegram, Discord, Reddit, Google, forums and websites. We add new sources all the time, and you can send us any link.
What the law says
| Where | Rule | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Worldwide | Berne Convention | Protection is automatic on creation in more than 180 countries. No registration is needed to send a takedown notice. |
| United States | DMCA, section 512 | Notice-and-takedown procedure used by Google, YouTube, X, Reddit and most US services. To sue in the US over a US work, you first need to register it with the US Copyright Office. |
| European Union | Copyright Directive (EU) 2019/790, art. 17 | Large content-sharing platforms must act expeditiously once notified. |
| European Union | Digital Services Act, art. 16 | Every hosting service must offer a way to report illegal content. |
To claim damages or stop large-scale infringement, talk to an intellectual property lawyer.
General information, not legal advice. For advice on your situation, talk to a lawyer in your country: we can refer you.
Who it is for
Content creators
Your videos and photos reposted without credit on other accounts.
Photographers and filmmakers
Your images used with no licence by sites or brands.
Musicians and artists
Your work distributed without permission.
Course creators
Your courses resold or shared for free.
Agencies
Protect the catalogue of all your talents.
Companies
Your visuals, videos and brand content copied by competitors or scammers.
Frequently asked questions
How do I report copyright infringement?
Do I need to register my work to be protected?
What is a DMCA notice?
How long does a takedown take?
How much does the service cost?
Do I need a lawyer?
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