DMCA Policy

Copyright Protection

SocialDownloader respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), we will respond to valid notices of copyright infringement promptly and appropriately.

Our Commitment

We are committed to:

• Responding to valid DMCA takedown notices in a reasonable timeframe
• Removing or disabling access to allegedly infringing content when appropriate
• Providing a clear counter-notification process for disputed claims
• Implementing a repeat infringer policy
• Cooperating with copyright holders to protect their rights within our operational capacity

Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice

📧 How to Submit a Notice

To file a DMCA takedown notice, send an email to our designated agent at:

📋 Required Information

Your DMCA notice must include the following information to be valid:

1. Identification of copyrighted work: Describe the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed, including title, author, and registration number if applicable.
2. Identification of infringing material: Provide the specific URL or detailed description of where the allegedly infringing content is located on our service.
3. Contact information: Include your full name, address, telephone number, and email address.
4. Good faith statement: Include the following statement: "I have a good faith belief that the use of the copyrighted material described above is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law."
5. Accuracy statement: Include the following statement: "I swear, under penalty of perjury, that the information in this notification is accurate and that I am the copyright owner or am authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed."
6. Electronic signature: Include your electronic or physical signature.

Counter-Notification Process

If you believe your content was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification with us.

📝 Counter-Notification Requirements

Your counter-notification must include:

• Your physical or electronic signature
• Identification of the material that was removed and its original location
• A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed by mistake or misidentification
• Your name, address, and telephone number
• A statement consenting to federal court jurisdiction in your location
• A statement that you will accept service of process from the original complainant

Send counter-notifications to the same email address: [email protected]

Repeat Infringer Policy

SocialDownloader reserves the right to:

• Block access to our service from IP addresses associated with repeated copyright infringement
• Implement rate limiting or access restrictions for users who repeatedly violate copyright
• Cooperate with law enforcement regarding egregious copyright violations

Response Timeline

Service Limitations

🔧 Technical Considerations

Due to the nature of our service:

• No Content Hosting: We don't host or store videos permanently - we facilitate downloading from third-party platforms
• Real-Time Processing: Content is processed and delivered in real-time without permanent storage
• Platform Dependencies: Our ability to restrict access depends on the source platform's policies
• Limited Control: We cannot control what users do with downloaded content after the fact

Safe Harbor Compliance

SocialDownloader operates in compliance with the DMCA's safe harbor provisions (17 U.S.C. § 512). We:

• Do not have actual knowledge of copyright infringement on our service
• Do not receive financial benefit directly attributable to infringing activity
• Respond expeditiously to valid takedown notices
• Have designated an agent to receive DMCA notices
• Implement a policy for repeat infringers

Contact Our DMCA Agent