The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is a U.S. law that gives content creators the legal right to demand the removal of stolen content from the internet. A DMCA takedown notice is a formal legal request sent to a website, hosting provider, or platform telling them to remove content that infringes on your copyright. Most legitimate platforms and hosting providers are required to comply with valid DMCA notices or risk losing their legal protections.
What is a DMCA takedown?
Last updated on Mar 18, 2026