Copyright & DMCA Policy

Last Updated: April 4, 2026

1. DMCA Takedown Procedure (For Copyright Owners)

To submit a copyright infringement notice, send an email to copyright@upskrol.com containing the following information:

Required Information:

1. Identification of copyrighted work: Describe the work you claim has been infringed (e.g., "My original song 'Title' released on [date]" or attach a copy)
2. Identification of infringing material: Provide the specific URL(s) of the content on Upskrol that you believe infringes your copyright
3. Your contact information: Full name, address, phone number, and email address
4. Good faith statement: "I have a good faith belief that use of the material described above is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law."
5. Accuracy statement: "Under penalty of perjury, the information in this notice is accurate and I am the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner."
6. Signature: Your physical or electronic signature (typing your full name counts as signature)

2. What Happens After You Submit a DMCA Notice

1. We review your notice within 1-2 business days
2. If valid, we remove the infringing content immediately
3. The user who uploaded the content receives a copyright strike
4. We notify the user of the takedown and provide them with your contact information (as required by law)
5. The user has the right to file a counter-notification (see Section 4 below)

3. Three-Strike Repeat Infringer Policy

Upskrol maintains a strict repeat infringer policy. Users who receive copyright strikes face escalating consequences:

Note: Strikes never expire. Severe or egregious violations may result in immediate account termination without prior strikes.

4. Counter-Notification Procedure (For Users Whose Content Was Removed)

If you believe your content was removed in error (e.g., you have permission, or your use qualifies as fair use), you may submit a counter-notification to copyright@upskrol.com containing:

Required Information:

1. Identification of removed content: Describe the content removed and its location before removal (URL)
2. Good faith statement: "Under penalty of perjury, I have a good faith belief that the content was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification."
3. Your contact information: Full name, address, phone number, and email address
4. Consent to jurisdiction: "I consent to the jurisdiction of the courts of the Netherlands."
5. Signature: Your physical or electronic signature (typing your full name counts as signature)

Counter-Notification Timeline:

1. We receive your valid counter-notification
2. We forward it to the original claimant who filed the DMCA notice
3. The original claimant has 10-14 business days to file a court action against you
4. If they do not file a court action within that period, we may restore your content

5. Fair Use Protection

Upskrol respects the doctrine of fair use. Content that qualifies as fair use under Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act (or equivalent fair dealing laws) should not be removed. Examples of fair use include:

• Criticism and commentary: Using short clips to analyze, critique, or review the original work
• Political commentary: Using clips of public figures or government proceedings for criticism or satire
• News reporting: Using clips to report on current events
• Educational use: Using clips for teaching or analysis
• Parody and satire: Using clips to ridicule or mock public figures or works

If your content qualifies as fair use, you should submit a counter-notification explaining why.

6. Repeat Infringer Account Termination

Upskrol terminates accounts of repeat infringers. A "repeat infringer" is defined as any user who:

• Receives 3 or more copyright strikes, OR
• Has 2 or more counter-notifications rejected as invalid, OR
• Has been found by a court to have infringed copyright on Upskrol

Terminated accounts lose all content and cannot create new accounts.

7. Appeals

If your account has been warned, suspended, or banned due to copyright strikes, you may appeal by emailing legal@upskrol.com with:

• Your username and email address
• The action you are appealing (warning, suspension, or ban)
• Why you believe the strikes were issued in error
• Any supporting evidence (licenses, permissions, fair use justification)

Appeals are reviewed within 14 business days.

8. Contact Information

DMCA/Copyright Notices: copyright@upskrol.com

Counter-Notifications: copyright@upskrol.com

Appeals: legal@upskrol.com

General Legal Inquiries: legal@upskrol.com

This policy complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), 17 U.S.C. § 512, and Dutch copyright law.