Platform-by-Platform Takedown Guides
Every platform handles infringement reports differently. Pick yours below for the exact official process, then use our free generator to draft the notice itself.
Important: Self-help templates and general information only, not legal advice. Using this site doesn't create an attorney-client relationship, and we're not affiliated with any platform named on this page. Full details in our Terms of Service.
Marketplaces
🛍️ Etsy
Report a stolen listing, shop name, or video through Etsy's Reporting Portal.
Read the guide →📦 Amazon
Use the public Report Infringement form or Brand Registry's Report a Violation tool.
Read the guide →🏷️ eBay
Use the VeRO (Verified Rights Owner) program to report counterfeit or infringing listings.
Read the guide →🛒 Shopify
Report an independent Shopify store via its online form or legal@shopify.com.
Read the guide →Social Platforms
📺 YouTube
File a DMCA takedown or understand how a Content ID claim differs from a copyright strike.
Read the guide →🎵 TikTok
File a content copyright report, or use TikTok Shop's separate IP Protection Center.
Read the guide →Report a stolen photo, video, or reel through Meta's IP reporting system.
Read the guide →🐦 X (Twitter)
File a DMCA complaint through X's copyright form in about 3 business days.
Read the guide →Report infringing posts or impersonating Pages through Meta's shared IP system.
Read the guide →Report a stolen Pin. Usually removed within 1–2 business days.
Read the guide →Web Hosts & Infrastructure
Not sure who's actually hosting the infringing site? Use a WHOIS lookup first, since registrars, CDNs, and hosts are often different companies.
☁️ Cloudflare
Understand why Cloudflare usually isn't the host, and how to reach the real one.
Read the guide →🌐 GoDaddy
Report infringement when GoDaddy is the actual host, not just the registrar.
Read the guide →🖥️ Hostinger
File an abuse report directly with Hostinger's Trust & Safety team.
Read the guide →⚙️ AWS
Send a strict plain-text DMCA notice to AWS Trust & Safety. No attachments allowed.
Read the guide →Frequently Asked Questions
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