1. Overview
ViralYT complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and will respond to valid takedown notices for infringing content accessible through our shortened links.
2. How Our Service Works
Important clarifications about ViralYT:
- We are a link shortening service, not a hosting provider
- We do not host, store, or control the content at destination URLs
- We provide redirects to content hosted elsewhere
- We do not pre-screen or monitor linked content
3. Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice
If you believe content accessible through a ViralYT shortened link infringes your copyright, you may submit a takedown notice. Your notice must include:
Required Information
- * Your physical or electronic signature
- * The ViralYT shortened URL(s) in question
- * Description of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
- * Your contact information (name, address, phone, email)
- * Statement of good faith belief that use is not authorized
- * Statement that information is accurate and you're authorized to act
- Location of original copyrighted work (if applicable)
4. Submitting Your Notice
DMCA Contact Information
Email: dmca@viralyt.com
Subject Line: DMCA Takedown Request
Response Time: 24-48 hours for valid notices
5. What Happens Next
Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, we will:
- Immediately disable the specified shortened link(s)
- Document the takedown in our records
- Notify the link creator (if contact information is available)
- Respond to you confirming the action taken
6. Counter-Notification Process
If you believe your link was disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification containing:
- Your physical or electronic signature
- Identification of the disabled link
- Statement under penalty of perjury that removal was a mistake
- Your contact information
- Consent to jurisdiction of federal court
7. Repeat Infringer Policy
- We maintain records of DMCA notices
- Users with multiple valid complaints may have links disabled
- We reserve the right to block access for repeat infringers
- This applies to link creators with patterns of infringement
8. False Claims
9. Limitations of Our Service
Please understand:
- We can only disable the shortened link, not the original content
- Content may still be accessible through the original URL
- Contact the actual hosting provider for content removal
- We are not responsible for content hosted on third-party sites
10. Alternative Dispute Resolution
Before filing a DMCA notice, consider:
- Contacting the content creator directly
- Contacting the hosting provider of the actual content
- Seeking resolution through other means
11. Good Faith Requirement
We expect all DMCA notices to be submitted in good faith. We may:
- Reject notices that appear fraudulent
- Require additional verification for questionable claims
- Report potential perjury to appropriate authorities
12. Processing Time
- Urgent cases: Within 2-6 hours
- Standard cases: Within 24 hours
- Complex cases: Up to 48 hours
- Incomplete notices: We'll request clarification
13. International Considerations
While DMCA is US law, we respect intellectual property globally:
- International copyright holders may submit notices
- We may accept equivalent foreign takedown procedures
- Local laws may provide additional protections