A removal request should identify both the protected work and the material at issue. It also needs accurate contact and authority statements for the applicable notice process.
Identify the original work
Link to an authoritative original or provide a clear description. For several works on one service, organize the representative list so each item can be understood.
- Title, creator and original source
- Relevant ownership or license records
- Versions and territories kept clear
Locate the material precisely
Give the service enough information to find the material. Use direct URLs and capture the page state before a notice changes it.
- Direct content URL
- Account or page identifier
- Dated evidence and comparison
Check the required statements
For U.S. service-provider safe-harbor notices, the Copyright Office lists required elements including good-faith, accuracy and authority statements and a signature.
- Owner or authorized-agent contact details
- Required statements reviewed
- Correct designated agent or provider form
Working checklist
Prepare these items before the next step.
Original work reference
Ownership or authorization record
Exact material URL
Dated capture
Provider notice requirements
Contact details and signature
Official sources