17 U.S.C. § 512: DMCA safe harbors and takedown procedure

Citation: 17 U.S.C. § 512

Type: Statute

Jurisdiction: Federal

Issuing body: U.S. Congress

Status: In force

Section 512 limits the liability of online service providers that meet the safe harbor conditions, including a designated agent, expeditious removal after a proper notice under subsection (c), and a policy for terminating repeat infringers under subsection (i). Subsection (f) covers misrepresentation in a notice or counter-notice, and subsection (g) governs counter-notices and put-back.

Related guides.

• Copyright Registration, Fair Use, and Online Takedowns
• Responding to a Copyright Claim

Sources.

• Cornell LII: 17 U.S.C. § 512

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