Copyright & DMCA

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For Rights Holders: Reporting Infringement

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What to Include

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

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Where to Send

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Takedown Notice Template

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:

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What Happens After a Takedown Notice

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For Producers: Responding to a Takedown

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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

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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:

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Restoration Timeline

• 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

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Repeat Infringer Policy

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Protecting Your Work as a Producer

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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
• Enable Content ID — If you distribute your beats, register them with Content ID services. See Content ID Claims

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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 [email protected] for additional help

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Important Warnings

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Content ID vs. DMCA

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