DMCA Policy
Last updated: November 2024
Copyright Policy
ViralPhrase respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users to do the same. We respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
What We Host vs. Embed
Important: ViralPhrase does not host videos. We embed videos from third-party platforms (YouTube, TikTok, etc.) using their official embed features.
If you have a copyright concern about a video:
- For the video itself: Contact the hosting platform directly (YouTube, TikTok)
- For our written content: Contact us using the process below
Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice
If you believe content on ViralPhrase infringes your copyright, send a notice containing:
- Your physical or electronic signature
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
- Identification of the material to be removed, with enough information to locate it (URL)
- Your contact information (address, phone number, email)
- A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
- A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
Send Notices To
Please use "DMCA Takedown Request" as your email subject line.
Counter-Notification
If you believe your content was removed by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification containing:
- Your physical or electronic signature
- Identification of the material that was removed and its location before removal
- A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed by mistake
- Your name, address, phone number, and email
- A statement consenting to jurisdiction of federal court in your district
- A statement that you will accept service of process from the complainant
Repeat Infringers
ViralPhrase will terminate access for users who are repeat infringers in appropriate circumstances.
Fair Use
ViralPhrase believes in fair use. Our content serves educational, commentary, and research purposes. We document cultural phenomena and provide context about viral phrases. However, we take all DMCA notices seriously and will review each claim individually.
