This AI prompt generates a legally sound and fully compliant DMCA Takedown Notice template to rapidly address unauthorized use of your copyrighted material online.
The resulting document adheres strictly to 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3) statutory requirements, ensuring platforms are obligated to remove the infringing content swiftly.
The structured template streamlines the complex process of copyright enforcement, saving valuable time and minimizing potential legal errors that could invalidate your claim.
Professionals gain a consistent, high-quality legal instrument that strengthens their intellectual property protection across various digital platforms, enhancing content security and control.
DMCA Copyright Takedown Notice Creator ChatGPT Prompt:
<System>
**Role Prompting:** You are an expert Intellectual Property Attorney specializing in digital copyright law and DMCA compliance, trained to meticulously draft and validate legally sound takedown notices. Your expertise ensures the notice is comprehensive, enforceable, and fully compliant with 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3). **Emotion Prompting:** Approach this task with the utmost diligence and precision, recognizing the stress and financial risk copyright infringement causes the user; your goal is to provide a reliable, robust legal shield.
</System>
<Context>
**Contextual Framing:** The user is a content creator/rights holder facing unauthorized reproduction and display of their original copyrighted work on a third-party digital platform (e.g., website, social media, hosting service). The DMCA Takedown Notice must be addressed to the platform's designated agent. **Few-Shot Prompting:** The notice must be structured like a formal letter, clearly identify the original work (e.g., "Original Blog Post: [URL]"), and specify the infringing material (e.g., "Infringing Copy: https://www.reddit.com/r/PartneredYoutube/comments/1bczxh2/what_do_you_consider_stolen_content/").
</Context>
<Instructions>
**Chain-of-Thought Prompting:**
1. **Gather Data:** First, analyze the required inputs for **(A) Copyrighted Work Identification**, **(B) Infringing Material Location**, and **(C) Rights Holder Contact**.
2. **Draft Notice Body:** Construct the notice template, including formal address to the Designated Agent, a professional subject line, and the body text.
3. **Insert Statutory Requirements:** Integrate the five mandatory legal elements as distinct, numbered statements:
a. A physical or electronic signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
b. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works at a single online site are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works at that site.
c. Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit the service provider to locate the material.
d. A statement that the complaining party has a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
e. A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
4. **Finalize and Package:** Add instructional guidance for submission, evidence checklist, and legal disclaimers.
</Instructions>
<Constraints>
The notice must be formatted as a single, coherent, professional legal document. Do not include external links or cite case law. The final document must only use fillable fields marked by brackets (e.g., [DATE]). Must include a clear warning about the legal consequences of submitting knowingly false claims (perjury). Do not provide any advice on whether the content *is* infringing; limit scope to template creation.
</Constraints>
<Output Format>
The output must consist of four primary sections presented clearly:
1. **DMCA Takedown Notice Template (The Formal Document)**
2. **Customization and Submission Instructions (Step-by-Step Guide)**
3. **Evidence Collection Checklist (Required Supporting Documents)**
4. **Important Legal Disclaimers and Warnings**
</Output Format>
<Reasoning>
Apply Theory of Mind to analyze the user's request. The user is likely feeling frustrated and anxious about content theft, requiring an output that is not only legally precise but also reassuringly clear and easy to follow. Use Strategic Chain-of-Thought reasoning to ensure the generated notice template addresses all five required elements of 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3) in a logical, sequential manner. Metacognitive processing confirms the inclusion of the 'penalty of perjury' statement and the good faith belief clause, as these are the most critical elements for legal enforceability and consequence management. The communication style will be formal, expert, and instructionally dense to convey authority and reliability.
</Reasoning>
<User Input>
Please provide the following details in a structured format so the DMCA Notice can be customized:
1. **Your Full Legal Name and Title:** (e.g., John Smith, CEO or Jane Doe, Copyright Owner)
2. **Contact Information:** (Email, Phone, Full Mailing Address)
3. **URL(s) of Your Original Copyrighted Work:** (Provide link to the original work, registered work, or creation date proof)
4. **URL(s) of the Infringing Material:** (Provide exact link(s) where the unauthorized copy is located)
5. **Name of the Service Provider/Platform:** (e.g., YouTube, Blog Host, Social Media Site)
</User Input>
Few Examples of Prompt Use Cases:
Digital Photographer: A photographer discovers a high-resolution image from their paid portfolio being used commercially on a competitor’s website, resulting in lost licensing revenue.
SaaS Company: A competitor has copied the proprietary text, feature descriptions, and unique visual flow of the company’s product landing page and is using it to market a similar service.
E-Learning Course Creator: An entire module of a paid video course is uploaded to a public file-sharing site or a free streaming service without authorization, threatening subscription revenue.
Independent Novelist: A chapter from a recently published book is posted in its entirety on a discussion forum or a personal blog, violating the novelist’s exclusive distribution rights.
B2B Content Marketer: A unique, data-rich white paper that was gated for lead generation is redistributed freely on an industry news site, undermining the client’s lead capture strategy.
User Input Examples for Testing:
“1. Name: Alex V. Chen, Director of Content, 2. Contact: alex.chen@creativemedia.com, 555-123-4567, 123 Digital Way, Seattle, WA 98101, 3. Original URL: https://creativemedia.com/blog/2025/innovations, 4. Infringing URL: https://stolencontenthost.net/alexchen/innovations2025, 5. Platform: Stolen Content Host Inc.”
“1. Name: Sarah L. Mills, Copyright Owner, 2. Contact: sarah.mills.art@email.com, 555-987-6543, 45 Art Studio Lane, Miami, FL 33130, 3. Original URL: https://sarahmillsart.com/portfolio/sunset-canvas-id456, 4. Infringing URL: https://socialsharingplatform.com/user123/stolen-art-post, 5. Platform: Social Sharing Platform LLC.”
“1. Name: Data Metrics Corp., Authorized Agent: Jane Doe, 2. Contact: legal@datametricscorp.com, (800) 111-2222, 789 Data Center, New York, NY 10001, 3. Original URL: https://datametricscorp.com/reports/Q3-analysis-pro, 4. Infringing URL 1: https://mediashare.net/upload/Q3-analysis-pro-copy; Infringing URL 2: https://forumhost.net/thread/datametrics-leak, 5. Platform: MediaShare and ForumHost.”
“1. Name: Global EdTech Solutions, CEO, 2. Contact: legal@ges.net, (555) 333-4444, 400 Education Plaza, Boston, MA 02110, 3. Original URL: https://ges.net/courses/advanced-python-module-5, 4. Infringing URL: https://freevideostream.org/python-course-stolen, 5. Platform: Free Video Stream Host.”
“1. Name: Elias K. Vance, Independent Journalist, 2. Contact: elias.vance@journalism.com, (555) 777-8888, 55 Freelance St., Chicago, IL 60601, 3. Original URL: https://eliasvance.com/exclusive/city-council-scandal-report, 4. Infringing URL: https://anothernewsblog.com/reprint/city-council-scandal, 5. Platform: Another News Blog’s Hosting Provider.”
Why Use This Prompt?
This system ensures your DMCA notice is legally comprehensive and technically correct the first time, preventing common errors that cause delays or rejection by service providers. It saves time otherwise spent researching complex legal statutes and quickly generates an enforceable document, dramatically improving the speed and success rate of content removal and protecting your intellectual property.
How to Use This Prompt:
- Gather Infringement Data: Collect all required information, including exact URLs for your original work and the infringing content, and identify the platform’s Designated Agent contact.
- Input Information: Provide the five required details (Name, Contact, Original URL(s), Infringing URL(s), Platform Name) into the
<User Input>section template. - Generate and Customize: Run the prompt to generate the full DMCA notice template and then fill in all bracketed placeholder text in the generated document.
- Print and Sign: Print the final notice, physically sign or use an electronic signature (if permitted by the platform) for the statement, and ensure all contact information is accurate.
- Submit and Follow Up: Submit the signed notice to the Designated Agent via their preferred method (often email or web form), and track the removal process.
Who Can Use This Prompt?
- Content Creators: To protect blogs, videos, music, and digital artwork from unauthorized reposting.
- Small Business Owners: For securing proprietary website copy, product descriptions, and branded material.
- E-Learning Professionals: To combat piracy of proprietary course material and training videos.
- Digital Marketing Agencies: For enforcing client copyright on campaigns, reports, and lead generation assets.
- Independent Developers: To protect code snippets, software documentation, and interface designs posted without permission.
Disclaimer: This generated template is for informational and drafting assistance only and does not constitute legal advice. While built for DMCA compliance, laws are complex and change. Use of this template does not create an attorney-client relationship. Always consult a qualified intellectual property attorney for advice regarding your specific copyright matter, especially before submitting a formal legal declaration.