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DMCA Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025 • Last Updated: January 1, 2025

DownBot respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. This Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Policy outlines our procedures for handling copyright infringement claims.

Our Commitment

DownBot is committed to responding to alleged copyright infringement notices that comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512) and other applicable intellectual property laws.

We do not host, store, or distribute copyrighted content. Our Service provides tools for users to download publicly available videos for personal, non-commercial use.

If you believe that content available through our Service infringes your copyright, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice. Your notice must include the following information:

Required Information

  1. Physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative
  2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed, or a representative list if multiple works are involved
  3. Identification of the infringing material and information reasonably sufficient for us to locate it (e.g., URL or description)
  4. Your contact information including:
    • Name
    • Address
    • Telephone number
    • Email address
  5. Good faith statement that you believe the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
  6. Accuracy statement under penalty of perjury that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner

Submit Your Notice

Send your DMCA takedown notice to our designated agent:

DMCA Agent
DownBot Legal Department
Email: dmca@downbot.app

Please use the subject line: "DMCA Takedown Notice"

Processing Notices

Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, we will:

  1. Review the notice to ensure it meets all legal requirements
  2. Investigate the alleged infringement claim
  3. Take appropriate action, which may include:
    • Removing or disabling access to the allegedly infringing content
    • Notifying the user (if applicable)
    • Taking other actions as legally required
  4. Respond to the complainant within a reasonable timeframe

Counter-Notification

If you believe your content was wrongly removed or disabled due to a DMCA notice, you may file a counter-notification.

Required Information for Counter-Notice

Your counter-notification must include:

  1. Your physical or electronic signature
  2. Identification of the material that was removed and its location before removal
  3. Statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed by mistake or misidentification
  4. Your contact information including:
    • Name
    • Address
    • Telephone number
    • Email address
  5. Consent to jurisdiction of the federal district court in your location (or, if outside the U.S., any judicial district where DownBot may be found)
  6. Statement that you will accept service of process from the complainant or their agent

Submit Counter-Notice

Send your counter-notification to:

DMCA Agent
DownBot Legal Department
Email: dmca@downbot.app

Please use the subject line: "DMCA Counter-Notification"

Counter-Notice Processing

Upon receiving a valid counter-notification, we will:

  1. Forward a copy to the original complainant
  2. Inform the complainant that we may restore the material in 10-14 business days
  3. Restore the material unless the complainant files a court action against you
  4. Document the process for our records

Repeat Infringer Policy

DownBot maintains a policy for terminating, in appropriate circumstances, users who are repeat infringers. This includes:

  • Tracking valid DMCA notices against users
  • Warning users upon first valid infringement claim
  • Suspending or terminating access for repeat offenders
  • Maintaining records of infringement claims and actions taken

Misrepresentation Warning

Under the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity is infringing may be subject to liability for damages, including:

  • Costs and attorney fees incurred by us
  • Costs and attorney fees incurred by the alleged infringer
  • Any other damages suffered as a result of the misrepresentation

Please ensure your claims are accurate before filing.

Good Faith Use

DownBot is designed for users to download videos for legitimate purposes such as:

  • Personal viewing and archiving
  • Educational and research purposes
  • Accessing content the user has rights to
  • Fair use activities as defined by law

We encourage all users to respect copyright laws and only download content they have the right to use.

Limitations

Please note the following limitations:

  • We cannot remove content from third-party platforms
  • We do not control what content is publicly available
  • Our Service does not host or store downloaded content
  • We are not responsible for how users use downloaded content

This DMCA Policy is for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. If you need legal assistance regarding copyright matters, please consult with a qualified attorney.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this DMCA Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Contact Information

For questions about this DMCA Policy or copyright concerns:

DownBot respects intellectual property rights and is committed to complying with the DMCA and other applicable copyright laws.