> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.beatpass.ca/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Copyright & DMCA > How BeatPass handles copyright protection and DMCA takedown requests. Learn how to file a claim, respond to a takedown, and understand the process. BeatPass respects intellectual property rights and complies with the U.S. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. §512). This page explains how copyright claims work on the platform — whether you're a rights holder reporting infringement or a Producer responding to a claim. BeatPass is registered with the U.S. Copyright Office (Registration: DMCA-1064864). The full DMCA policy is available on the BeatPass DMCA page. DMCA is for copyright claims. Reports about fully AI-generated beats, undisclosed AI use, unverifiable AI samples, or AI rights-verification issues are handled under the Terms of Service and AI Audio Policy unless the report also includes a copyright claim. *** ## For Rights Holders: Reporting Infringement If you believe someone has uploaded your copyrighted work to BeatPass without permission, you can file a DMCA takedown notice. ### What to Include Your notice must include **all** of the following: 1. **Your signature** — Physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent 2. **Identify the original work** — Title, link, or description of the copyrighted work being infringed 3. **Identify the infringing material** — The exact BeatPass page/track title, producer name, and URL if available 4. **Your contact information** — Name and email (required); phone number (strongly recommended) 5. **Good-faith statement** — That the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law 6. **Accuracy statement** — That the information is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are the owner or authorized to act for the owner ### Where to Send | Method | Contact | | --------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Email** (preferred) | [contact@beatpass.ca](mailto:contact@beatpass.ca?subject=DMCA%20Takedown%20Notice) | | **Phone** (follow-up) | 514-397-9912 | **Speed up your claim** by attaching supporting evidence: release links, purchase/license receipts, screenshots, ISRC/UPC codes, PRO registration, or distributor/DSP links. ### Takedown Notice Template Copy and paste this template into an email to [contact@beatpass.ca](mailto:contact@beatpass.ca?subject=DMCA%20Takedown%20Notice): ``` Subject: DMCA Takedown Notice – [Your Work/Title] I, [full name], am the copyright owner (or authorized agent) of the work(s) identified below. 1) Work(s) claimed infringed: [title/description; if multiple, provide a representative list] 2) Material claimed infringing and location on BeatPass: [BeatPass page/track title, producer name, and URL if available] [Any additional identifiers or context] 3) Contact information: Name: Company (if any): Email: Phone: 4) Good-faith statement: I have a good-faith belief that the use of the material described above is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law. 5) Accuracy and authority: I state that the information in this notification is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that I am the owner of the copyright(s) or authorized to act on behalf of the owner. Signature: [type full name to e-sign or provide physical signature] Date: ``` *** ## What Happens After a Takedown Notice When BeatPass receives a valid DMCA takedown notice: BeatPass removes or disables access to the identified material **expeditiously**. The user/producer whose content was removed is promptly notified and informed of the counter-notice process. BeatPass logs the complaint and all actions taken for compliance records. If a notice is incomplete, BeatPass may request missing elements before acting, or act on what can be verified and request clarification for the rest. *** ## For Producers: Responding to a Takedown If your content was removed and you believe it was a **mistake or misidentification**, you can submit a counter-notice. ### What to Include in a Counter-Notice 1. **Your signature** — Physical or electronic 2. **Identify the removed material** — What was removed and the URL where it appeared before removal 3. **Good-faith statement** — Under penalty of perjury, that the material was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification 4. **Jurisdiction consent** — Your name, phone number, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the appropriate U.S. Federal District Court and will accept service of process from the original complainant ### Counter-Notice Template ``` Subject: DMCA Counter-Notice – [Your Track/Upload] I, [full name], am the uploader of the material described below. 1) Material removed and its former location on BeatPass: [BeatPass page/track title and URL if available] 2) Good-faith statement: I state, under penalty of perjury, that I have a good-faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification. 3) Consent to jurisdiction and service: Phone: Email: I consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for my judicial district (or, if outside the United States, any district in which BeatPass may be found) and I will accept service of process from the original complainant or their agent. Signature: [type full name to e-sign or provide physical signature] Date: ``` ### Restoration Timeline After BeatPass forwards a compliant counter-notice to the original complainant: * Content may be restored after **not less than 10** and **not more than 14 business days** * **Exception**: If the complainant notifies BeatPass that they have filed a court action to restrain the allegedly infringing activity, restoration may be delayed *** ## Repeat Infringer Policy BeatPass enforces a **repeat infringer policy**: | Strike Level | Consequence | | -------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | | **First notice** | Content removed, uploader notified | | **Repeated uncontested notices** | Upload restrictions, feature limitations | | **Pattern of infringement** | Account suspension or termination | Accounts that receive repeated, uncontested takedown notices may face **permanent termination**. Always ensure your uploads are original works that you own or have rights to license. *** ## Protecting Your Work as a Producer ### Proactive Steps * **Register your beats** with a Performing Rights Organization (PRO) like ASCAP, BMI, or SOCAN * **Keep records** of your original project files (DAW sessions, stems, creation dates) * **Use BeatPassID** — BeatPass's audio fingerprinting system helps identify your tracks. See [BeatPassID](/help/downloads-and-licensing/beatpass-id) * **Enable Content ID** — If you distribute your beats, register them with Content ID services. See [Content ID Claims](/help/downloads-and-licensing/content-id-claims) ### If You Find Your Beat Stolen 1. **Document the infringement** — Screenshot the infringing page, note the URL, producer name, and upload date 2. **File a DMCA takedown notice** using the template above 3. **Contact BeatPass support** at [contact@beatpass.ca](mailto:contact@beatpass.ca) for additional help *** ## Important Warnings **Misrepresentation liability**: Any person who knowingly and materially misrepresents that material is infringing, or that material was removed by mistake, may be liable for damages including costs and attorneys' fees. Ensure your submissions are accurate and made in good faith. This page summarizes BeatPass's DMCA process for help purposes. The full DMCA policy is available on the BeatPass DMCA page. Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice — consult your own counsel regarding your rights and obligations. *** ## Content ID vs. DMCA These are different processes: | | Content ID Claims | DMCA Takedown | | ------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------- | | **Where** | YouTube, Spotify, other DSPs | BeatPass platform | | **What** | Someone used your beat in their release | Someone uploaded your beat to BeatPass | | **How to resolve** | License certificate clears the claim | File a DMCA takedown notice | | **More info** | [Content ID Claims](/help/downloads-and-licensing/content-id-claims) | This page | ## AI-Origin Reports If your concern is that a beat is fully AI-generated, uses undisclosed AI, includes unverifiable AI samples, lacks commercial-use rights, or violates BeatPass's human-made content standard, contact BeatPass support instead of using the DMCA template unless you are also making a copyright claim. Include the beat title, producer name, URL if available, and a clear explanation of the AI-origin or rights-verification concern. See [AI Audio and Human-Made Content](/help/legal/ai-audio-human-made-content) for the platform standard and [Non-DMCA Rights & Trust Report Policy](/help/legal/non-dmca-rights-trust-report-policy) for the broader non-copyright report path. *** ## Related Topics Handle YouTube/Spotify copyright claims. What you can and cannot upload. Report content or behavior on BeatPass. Report AI-origin, trademark, privacy, impersonation, fraud, or licensing concerns.