Takedown Notice

/ˈteɪkdaʊn ˈnoʊtɪs/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A formal notification sent to an intermediary, such as an internet service provider, requesting removal or disabling of access to allegedly infringing content.
    The copyright holder issued a takedown notice to the hosting platform for the unauthorized video.

Forms

  • takedown notice
  • takedown notices

Commentary

Takedown notices are integral to copyright enforcement online, requiring compliance to avoid intermediary liability; precise identification of infringing content improves effectiveness.

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