US Content Removal Request - DMCA & Legal Takedowns

Femmesofstem.com operates content removal procedures in compliance with United States federal and state laws, including the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), Communications Decency Act (CDA), state privacy laws, and intellectual property regulations. We process removal requests for various legal grounds under applicable US law.

As an interactive computer service under 47 U.S.C. § 230, we provide a platform for user-generated content. Our Terms of Service require all content contributors to confirm they hold necessary rights and permissions. While we implement proactive monitoring systems, we rely on rights holders and affected individuals to report specific violations.

Upon receipt of a legally valid request, our standard protocol includes:

• Expedited review of reported content (typically within 24-48 hours for DMCA notices)
• Immediate disabling or permanent removal of unlawful material
• Notification to the uploader in accordance with DMCA counter-notice procedures
• Account restrictions or termination for repeat infringers per DMCA § 512(i)
• Maintenance of detailed compliance logs for legal requirements
• Reporting of illegal content to appropriate authorities as required by law

Grounds for Content Removal Under US Law

We will consider removal requests for content that:

• Copyright Infringement: Violates the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17)
• Illegal Content: Violates federal obscenity laws (18 U.S.C. § 1460-1469) or child exploitation statutes (18 U.S.C. § 2251-2260)
• Privacy Violations: Contains non-consensual intimate imagery violating state "revenge porn" laws
• Defamation: Contains defamatory statements meeting state defamation law standards
• Right of Publicity: Unauthorized commercial use of identity violating state right of publicity laws
• Trademark Infringement: Violates the Lanham Act (Trademark Act) and state trademark laws
• Personal Data: Violates state privacy laws (CCPA, CPA, VCDPA, etc.) where applicable
• Age Verification Issues: Content accessible without proper age verification under state laws

Required Information for a Valid US Removal Request

To ensure swift processing under US law, your formal request must include:

1. Requester Identification: Full legal name, relationship to content, and proof of authorization.
2. US Contact Information: Physical mailing address (required for DMCA), telephone number, and email address.
3. Exact Content Location: Complete direct URL(s) and specific identifiers for each content instance.
4. Legal Basis Under US Law: Specific citation of violated statute (e.g., "DMCA violation," "violation of California Penal Code § 647(j)(4)").
5. Supporting Evidence: Documentation proving ownership, rights, or violation (copyright registration, ID verification, etc.).
6. Statement of Good Faith: Declaration that information is accurate and you are authorized to act.
7. For DMCA Notices: All elements required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3) including signature (electronic or physical).

Special US Procedures

For DMCA Copyright Claims: We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act safe harbor provisions. Our designated DMCA agent information is listed below. We follow the notice-and-takedown process outlined in § 512, including forwarding counter-notices.

For State Law Violations: We process requests based on applicable state laws (e.g., California's "revenge porn" law - Penal Code § 647(j)(4), Texas' similar statute, etc.). Provide specific state law citations.

For Privacy Rights: We honor requests under state privacy laws (CCPA deletion rights, etc.) when properly verified and applicable.

DMCA Designated Agent Information

For Copyright Infringement Notices:
[Designated DMCA Agent Name]
[Company Name or Service Provider]
[Physical Address for Service]
[Email: [email protected]]
[Phone: Optional but recommended]

Submitting Requests

Send complete removal requests to our Legal Compliance Department. Incomplete requests, especially DMCA notices missing required elements, will be delayed. Under DMCA procedures, we may provide a copy of your notice to the content uploader and process counter-notices as required by law.

For content involving child exploitation, we immediately report to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) via their CyberTipline as required by 18 U.S.C. § 2258A.

Warning: Knowingly making materially false claims in a removal request may subject you to liability for damages under laws including the DMCA (§ 512(f)) and state defamation statutes. Consult legal counsel if uncertain about your rights.