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Plain-English help from the team that handles DMCA.com takedown cases. Each guide explains what removal involves, what to expect and when it makes sense to get help.
From the DMCA.com takedown team, including Julie Lyle, Takedown Manager · Updated October 2026
Not legal advice · DMCA.com is not a law firm
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By Julie Lyle, Takedown Manager · 6 min read
Someone copied your photos, videos, writing or designs. What removal involves, where people get stuck and what to expect.
Plain-English help for removing stolen, copied or private content.
Save proof, find every copy, get it taken down, get it out of Google and keep it from coming back.
What goes in a notice, what each part does and where DIY notices go wrong.
What happens when someone pushes back on a takedown, and your options.
The steps to take when someone has copied your photos, videos or writing.
What Cloudflare does, and why takedowns behind it so often stall.
How EU notice and action works, and why cross-border cases are harder.
How search removal works and when it helps, especially when a site won't respond.
Find where your images have been posted, so you can report every copy.
When a whole site is built on stolen content, and what it takes to have it removed.
Simple ways to make your content harder to steal and easier to reclaim.
What to look for, and what to avoid, when you're paying someone to handle takedowns.
Work out which report to file for your logo, photos, brand name or listings.
The four fair use factors in plain English, with examples and common myths.
Protecting your photos, accounts and privacy on social platforms.
What to do if someone is harassing or stalking you online.
These guides are free to read and share. They're general information, not legal advice. DMCA.com is a content protection and takedown service, not a law firm.
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