DMCA Policy

Digital Millennium Copyright Act Compliance

Last Updated: December 12, 2025

ViralID respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), we will respond to valid copyright infringement claims and take appropriate action.

1. Our Copyright Policy

We take copyright infringement seriously. Content that infringes on intellectual property rights will be removed, and repeat infringers will have their accounts terminated.

If you believe that content on ViralID infringes your copyright, please follow the DMCA takedown procedure outlined below.

2. Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice

To file a copyright infringement claim, you must provide a written notice containing the following information:

Required Information:

  1. Identification of the copyrighted work:
    A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed. If multiple works are involved, provide a representative list.
  2. Identification of the infringing material:
    A description of where the infringing material is located on our platform, including the URL or other identifying information so we can locate it.
  3. Your contact information:
    Your name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
  4. Good faith statement:
    A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
  5. Accuracy statement:
    A 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.
  6. Physical or electronic signature:
    A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or person authorized to act on their behalf.

Submit Your DMCA Notice:

Email: licensing@viralid.co

Subject Line: "DMCA Takedown Request"

Please allow 24-48 hours for processing. You will receive a confirmation email once your notice is received.

3. Filing a Counter-Notification

If you believe that content you posted was removed in error or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification with the following information:

Required Information:

  1. Your physical or electronic signature
  2. Identification of the material:
    Description of the material that was removed and its location before removal
  3. Good faith statement:
    A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification
  4. Your name, address, and phone number
  5. Consent to jurisdiction:
    A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located (or Los Angeles County if outside the US), and that you will accept service of process from the person who filed the original DMCA notice

Upon receiving a valid counter-notification, we will forward it to the original complainant. If the complainant does not file a court action within 10-14 business days, we may restore the removed content.

4. Repeat Infringer Policy

ViralID maintains a policy of terminating accounts of users who are repeat infringers. Our policy includes:

  • First Infringement: Content removed, warning issued
  • Second Infringement: Content removed, account suspended for 30 days
  • Third Infringement: Account permanently terminated

We reserve the right to immediately terminate accounts in cases of severe or willful infringement.

5. False Claims and Misrepresentation

Under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material is infringing or was removed by mistake may be liable for damages, including costs and attorney fees.

Please ensure that your DMCA notice or counter-notification is accurate and made in good faith before submitting.

6. Our Response Process

When we receive a valid DMCA takedown notice:

  1. We review the notice for completeness and validity
  2. We remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content
  3. We notify the user who posted the content
  4. We provide the user with information about filing a counter-notification
  5. We track infringement history for repeat infringer policy enforcement

7. Limitation of Liability

ViralID acts as a service provider under the DMCA safe harbor provisions. We are not liable for copyright infringement by our users, provided we comply with DMCA notice and takedown procedures. We do not actively monitor all user-generated content but respond promptly to valid infringement claims.

8. User Responsibilities

All users of ViralID must:

  • Only upload content they own or have permission to use
  • Respect intellectual property rights of others
  • Not use our platform to distribute pirated or unauthorized content
  • Provide proof of ownership when requested
  • Report suspected copyright infringement

9. Additional Copyright Resources

For more information about copyright law and the DMCA:

DMCA Contact Information

For Copyright Infringement Claims:

Email: licensing@viralid.co
Subject Line: "DMCA Takedown Request"

Note: This email is only for copyright infringement claims. For other inquiries, please use our contact form.