DMCA Copyright Policy

Last Updated: November 4, 2025

Copyright Respect

webcam.org respects intellectual property rights and expects our users to do the same.

What is the DMCA?

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is a US law that provides a process for copyright holders to request removal of infringing content.

Common scenarios on webcam.org:

Note: Incidental, unintentional capture in the background of a live stream is often considered fair use, but we will respond to valid DMCA notices.

How to Report Copyright Infringement

Before You File:

  1. Do you own the copyright or represent the copyright holder?
  2. Is the content actually infringing (not fair use, public domain, or licensed)?
  3. Have you tried contacting the camera owner directly?

Your DMCA notice must include:

  1. Your Signature - Physical or electronic signature
  2. Identification of Copyrighted Work - Describe what's copyrighted
  3. Identification of Infringing Material - URL, timestamp, description
  4. Your Contact Information - Name, address, phone, email
  5. Good Faith Statement - Belief that use is not authorized
  6. Accuracy Statement - Under penalty of perjury, information is accurate

Send DMCA notices to:

Response time: 24-48 hours

DMCA Notice Template

Subject: DMCA Takedown Notice To: DMCA Agent, webcam.org I, [YOUR NAME], hereby provide notice under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512(c)) of copyright infringement on your service. 1. COPYRIGHTED WORK The copyrighted work at issue is: [DESCRIBE YOUR COPYRIGHTED WORK] I am the owner / authorized agent of the copyright. 2. INFRINGING MATERIAL The infringing material is located at: URL: [CAMERA URL ON WEBCAM.ORG] Description: [DESCRIBE WHAT IS INFRINGING] Timestamp: [DATE/TIME if applicable] 3. CONTACT INFORMATION Name: [YOUR NAME] Address: [YOUR ADDRESS] Phone: [YOUR PHONE] Email: [YOUR EMAIL] 4. GOOD FAITH STATEMENT I have a good faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law. 5. ACCURACY STATEMENT The information in this notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, I am authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed. 6. SIGNATURE [YOUR SIGNATURE] Date: [DATE]

Our DMCA Process

Step 1: Review (1-2 business days)

Step 2: Action (24-48 hours)

If notice is valid:

Step 3: Counter-Notice Window (10-14 days)

Step 4: Resolution (10-14 days after counter-notice)

Counter-Notices (For Camera Owners)

If your camera was taken down and you believe it was:

You may file a counter-notice.

Your counter-notice must include:

  1. Your signature
  2. Description of removed material and its location
  3. Good faith statement (under penalty of perjury)
  4. Consent to jurisdiction of Federal District Court
  5. Your contact information

Send counter-notices to: dmca@webcam.org

Repeat Infringer Policy

Three Strikes:

Note: Clear fair use cases and successful counter-notices don't count as strikes.

Fair Use Considerations

Examples that may be fair use:

Note: Fair use is complex. We cannot make fair use determinations. If you believe your use is fair use, file a counter-notice.

Special Situations

Live Streams:

Incidental Background Content:

This is often considered de minimis (too minor) or fair use. We assess each claim individually.

False DMCA Notices

Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f): Anyone who knowingly misrepresents that material is infringing may be liable for damages, including actual damages, attorney's fees, and court costs.

We may pursue legal action against repeat false notices.

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Protect Your Own Work:

We respect copyright. We respect fair use. We respect due process.

Questions about this policy? Contact dmca@webcam.org