DMCA Counter-Notice Template

Use this when your own content has been wrongly removed by a DMCA takedown. A valid counter-notice under 17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(3) requires the platform to restore your content within 10–14 business days unless the complainant obtains a court order.

Important legal warning: Filing a false counter-notice is a federal crime under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f) and may result in liability for damages, costs, and attorney fees. Only file a counter-notice if you genuinely believe the original takedown was made in error. If you are unsure, consult a qualified attorney before proceeding.

Counter-Notice Timeline (17 U.S.C. § 512(g))

Day 0

You file counter-notice

Day 1–3

Platform notifies original complainant

Day 10–14

Platform must restore content if no court order

After Day 14

Complainant must sue or content stays restored

I. Your Details

Full Legal Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number

Platform

Mailing Address *

II. Removed Content

URL of Removed Content *

Description of Removed Content *

Date of Original Takedown Notice

III. Basis for Counter-Notice

Select all that apply to your situation:

Mistake or misidentification

The takedown was sent in error — the content is not the complainant's work, or the wrong URL was reported.

Fair use / fair dealing

My use is transformative, educational, commentary, parody, or otherwise qualifies as fair use under 17 U.S.C. § 107.

I have a valid license

I hold a license, permission, or authorization from the copyright owner to use the material.

Other basis (optional)

IV. Jurisdiction

Your Jurisdiction *

I consent to the jurisdiction of the United States Federal District Court and will accept service of process from the original complainant. (Required)

Consent to jurisdiction is a required element of a valid counter-notice under 17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(3)(D).

V. Signature

By typing your name, you are signing under penalty of perjury. Only sign if you genuinely believe the takedown was in error.

Electronic Signature *

Date

Platform Counter-Notice Submission Links

YouTubeUse YouTube's counter-notification form

GitHubEmail counter-notice to [email protected]

X (Twitter)Use X's counter-notice web form

Facebook/MetaSubmit via Meta's IP appeal form

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DMCA COUNTER-NOTICE Pursuant to 17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(3) ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ Date: 2026-04-30 To: Designated Copyright Agent, [Platform Name] RE: Counter-Notice Regarding Removed Content ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── I. IDENTIFICATION OF COUNTER-NOTIFYING PARTY ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Name: [Your Full Legal Name] Email: [Your Email Address] Phone: [Your Phone Number] Address: [Your Full Mailing Address] ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── II. IDENTIFICATION OF REMOVED MATERIAL ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── The following material was removed or disabled from your platform following a DMCA takedown notice: URL of Removed Content: [URL where the content was located before removal] Description of Removed Content: [Describe the content that was removed] ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── III. STATEMENT OF GOOD FAITH BELIEF ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── I have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification of the material to be removed or disabled. My basis for this belief is as follows: 1. The material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification of the material to be removed or disabled. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── IV. CONSENT TO JURISDICTION ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── I consent to the jurisdiction of the United States Federal District Court for any action arising from this counter-notice, and I will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notification or an agent of such person. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── V. ACCURACY STATEMENT AND SIGNATURE ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── I swear, under penalty of perjury, that I have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification of the material to be removed or disabled. Electronic Signature: /s/ [Your Full Name] Printed Name: [Your Full Name] Date: 2026-04-30 ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ This counter-notice is submitted pursuant to 17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(3). IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SERVICE PROVIDER: Upon receipt of this counter-notice, you must promptly notify the original complainant that you will restore the removed material in 10–14 business days unless the complainant files an action seeking a court order to restrain the alleged infringement. If no such court order is obtained within that period, you must restore the material.