We Respect Copyright: Drop~Down.online respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and will respond to valid copyright infringement notices.
1. Our Role
Important Clarification: Drop~Down.online is a tool that allows users to download videos from third-party platforms. We:
- DO NOT host, store, or upload any video content
- DO NOT create or own the content users download
- DO NOT have control over content on third-party platforms
- Act as a technical service provider only
All content is hosted by and remains on the original platforms (YouTube, Facebook, etc.). We simply provide a download link to content that is already publicly accessible.
2. Copyright Infringement Notices
2.1 Where to Direct Claims
If you believe your copyrighted work is being infringed:
- First, contact the platform hosting the content (YouTube, Facebook, etc.) as they host the actual content
- Then, if you believe our service facilitates infringement, you may file a DMCA notice with us
2.2 Required Information
To file a valid DMCA notice with us, you must provide:
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Identification of the copyrighted work
Describe the work you claim has been infringed
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Identification of the infringing material
Provide the specific URL(s) of videos downloaded through our service
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Your contact information
Name, address, telephone number, and email address
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A statement of good faith belief
State that you believe the use is not authorized by the copyright owner
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A statement of accuracy
Declare under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
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Physical or electronic signature
Provide your physical or electronic signature
2.3 How to Submit
3. What We Will Do
Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, we will:
- Review the notice for completeness and validity
- Take reasonable steps to prevent further downloads if within our technical capability
- Forward the notice to the relevant third-party platform
- Respond to you within 7 business days
- Keep a record of the notice as required by law
4. Counter-Notification
If you believe content was removed or access was disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification with:
- Your name, address, telephone number, and email
- Identification of the material and its location before removal
- A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed by mistake
- Consent to jurisdiction of federal court
- Your physical or electronic signature
Send counter-notifications to: dropdownonline@gmail.com
5. Repeat Infringers
We maintain a policy of terminating access to our service for users who are repeat copyright infringers. This includes:
- Users who receive multiple valid DMCA complaints
- Users who repeatedly download copyrighted content without authorization
- Users who abuse the service for commercial copyright infringement
6. False Claims
Warning: Filing a false DMCA notice is illegal and may result in:
- Liability for damages (including costs and attorneys' fees)
- Criminal penalties for perjury
- Legal action by affected parties
Please ensure your claim is accurate and made in good faith.
7. Limitations
Please understand that:
- We cannot remove content from third-party platforms
- We cannot guarantee that content won't be re-uploaded
- Technical limitations may affect our ability to block specific content
- Content may still be accessible through other means or services
8. Safe Harbor
Drop~Down.online operates under the safe harbor provisions of the DMCA (17 U.S.C. ยง 512) as a service provider that:
- Does not host infringing material
- Has no actual knowledge of infringement
- Does not receive financial benefit directly attributable to infringement
- Responds expeditiously to infringement notices
- Has a designated agent for receiving notices
9. Additional Resources
For more information about copyright and the DMCA:
10. User Responsibility
We remind all users that:
- You are responsible for ensuring you have rights to download content
- Downloading copyrighted content without permission is illegal
- Our service should only be used for legal purposes
- Respect creators' intellectual property rights
11. Contact Us
For DMCA notices or copyright-related questions:
Quick Summary: We respect copyright. We don't host content - it's on third-party platforms. If you believe your copyright is infringed, file a proper DMCA notice with all required information. We'll respond promptly and take appropriate action within our capabilities. False claims may result in legal consequences.