Last Updated: December 29, 2025
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Policy
We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), we will respond promptly to valid notices of copyright infringement.
1. DMCA Agent Contact Information
If you believe content on our Service infringes your copyright, send a DMCA notice to:
DMCA Agent
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Subject Line: DMCA Takedown Request
Please use our contact form at {{ route('contact.show') }} and select "DMCA" as the category.
2. Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice
To be valid, your notice must include:
2.1 Required Elements
- Your signature (physical or electronic)
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed:
- Title, author, registration number (if applicable)
- URL or other identifier if work is published online
- Identification of the infringing material:
- Specific URLs of pastes containing the infringing content
- Screenshots or specific text excerpts (if applicable)
- Your contact information:
- Full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email
- A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
- A statement that the information in the notice is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
2.2 Example Notice Template
I, [Your Name], am the copyright owner (or authorized agent) of the following work:
COPYRIGHTED WORK:
- Title: [Work Title]
- Author: [Author Name]
- Copyright Registration: [Number, if applicable]
- Original URL: [URL of your work]
INFRINGING MATERIAL:
The following pastes on your service contain my copyrighted work without authorization:
- [Paste URL 1]
- [Paste URL 2]
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Name: [Your Full Name]
Address: [Mailing Address]
Phone: [Phone Number]
Email: [Email Address]
GOOD FAITH STATEMENT:
I have a good faith belief that the use of the material described above is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
ACCURACY AND AUTHORIZATION STATEMENT:
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that the information in this notice is accurate and that I am the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf.
Signature: [Your Signature]
Date: [Date]
3. Our Response to Valid Notices
Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, we will:
- Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content promptly
- Notify the user who posted the content (if account exists)
- Document the takedown in our records
- Terminate repeat infringers as appropriate
3.1 Processing Time
- Valid notices are processed within 2-5 business days
- Emergency takedowns (e.g., child exploitation) are processed within 24 hours
3.2 Encrypted Content
For paid pastes (encrypted at rest):
- We cannot inspect content before taking action
- Takedown disables unlock mechanisms and removes wrapped content keys
- Original uploader is notified via email (if account exists)
4. Counter-Notification (Restoring Removed Content)
If you believe your content was removed in error or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification.
4.1 Required Elements
Your counter-notification must include:
- Your signature (physical or electronic)
- Identification of the removed material:
- Paste URL or slug before removal
- Description of content
- A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed due to mistake or misidentification
- Your contact information:
- Full name, address, phone, and email
- Consent to jurisdiction:
- You consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for your district (or where we are located if outside the US)
- You will accept service of process from the complainant
4.2 Example Counter-Notification Template
I, [Your Name], am the user who posted the content removed from paste [URL/slug].
REMOVED MATERIAL:
- Paste URL: [URL]
- Description: [Description]
GOOD FAITH STATEMENT:
I swear, under penalty of perjury, that I have a good faith belief that the material was removed due to mistake or misidentification.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Name: [Your Full Name]
Address: [Mailing Address]
Phone: [Phone Number]
Email: [Email Address]
CONSENT TO JURISDICTION:
I consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which my address is located (or [Service Location] if outside the United States), and I will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notice or their agent.
Signature: [Your Signature]
Date: [Date]
5. Our Response to Valid Counter-Notifications
Upon receiving a valid counter-notification:
- We will forward it to the original complainant within 2 business days
- We will inform them they have 10-14 business days to file a court action seeking an order to restrain you from infringing activity
- If no court action is filed, we may restore the content after 10-14 business days
6. Repeat Infringer Policy
6.1 Three-Strike Policy
- First offense: Content removed, warning issued
- Second offense: Account suspension for 30 days
- Third offense: Permanent account termination
6.2 Circumvention
Creating new accounts to evade termination will result in immediate permanent ban and potential legal action.
6.3 Exceptions
- False or bad-faith DMCA notices do not count as strikes
- Successful counter-notifications clear the strike
7. Misrepresentation and Abuse
7.1 Penalties for False Claims
Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), anyone who knowingly materially misrepresents that:
- Material is infringing, or
- Material was removed by mistake
is liable for damages, including costs and attorney fees.
7.2 Abuse Prevention
We reserve the right to:
- Reject notices that lack required elements
- Ban users who file frivolous or abusive notices
- Report persistent abusers to law enforcement
8. Limitations and Disclaimers
8.1 No Obligation to Monitor
We are not obligated to monitor content or seek facts indicating infringement.
8.2 Safe Harbor
We operate under DMCA safe harbor provisions (17 U.S.C. § 512(c)) as a service provider with no knowledge of infringing activity.
8.3 Not Legal Advice
This policy does not constitute legal advice. Consult an attorney for legal guidance.
9. International Copyright
9.1 Jurisdictional Issues
- We comply with DMCA (US law)
- For non-US copyright claims, similar procedures apply
- Provide equivalent documentation under your jurisdiction's laws
9.2 Berne Convention
We respect copyright under the Berne Convention and reciprocal international treaties.
10. Appeals and Disputes
If you disagree with our decision:
- Contact us via {{ route('contact.show') }} with category "DMCA"
- Provide additional evidence or legal arguments
- Consider alternative dispute resolution before litigation
11. Transparency
We may publish anonymized statistics about DMCA requests, including:
- Number of notices received
- Number of takedowns executed
- Number of counter-notifications
- Response times
User-identifying information will not be disclosed except as required by law.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this DMCA Policy to comply with legal changes. Updates are effective upon posting.
13. Contact Information
DMCA Agent
Email: {{ config('mail.from.address') }}
Contact Form: {{ route('contact.show') }} (select "DMCA" category)
Response time: 2-5 business days for standard claims, 24 hours for emergencies.
Note: This policy is specific to copyright claims under the DMCA. For other legal issues (trademark, privacy violations, illegal content), use our general contact form and specify the issue type.