Protecting Your Intellectual Property Online
Trolls, stalkers, and bullies profit when they weaponize your likeness or content online. Platforms like Facebook/Meta, Youtube, or Instagram will never act unless you force them to; and that’s where the Clutch DCMA Takedown Kit comes in.
This actionable guide walks you step by step through filing a DMCA takedown request, documenting harassment, and even demanding licensing fees when your work is monetized without your consent.
What is the Digital Millennium Copyright Act?
When harassment, stolen content, or abusive posts appear on Facebook, one of the most effective tools you can use is a DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) Takedown Request. While originally designed to protect intellectual property, it can also be leveraged to hold abusers accountable when they misuse or misappropriate your content, such as articles, social media posts, videos, pictures, emails, etc.
What Is a DMCA Takedown?
A DMCA Takedown Request is a formal complaint you submit to Facebook (or any online platform) asking them to remove content that violates your copyright. Once submitted, platforms are legally obligated to review the claim and, if valid, remove the infringing material.
What’s Inside:
- Easy-to-use DMCA Takedown Letter Template
- Guidance on collecting evidence (screenshots, URLs, timestamps)
- Legal references to back your claim (DMCA §512(c), Copyright §106)
- Licensing demand strategies for maximum leverage
- Links to the takedown portals on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and more
Disclaimer: This kit is for advocacy and empowerment. It is not legal advice.
