# DMCA [CHICK ROULETTE](https://chickroulette.com/) [← Back to Home](https://chickroulette.com/) Legal # DMCA _Policy_ Effective Date: April 19, 2026  ·  Jurisdiction: United States  ·  Platform: ChickRoulette.com Contents - [1. Overview](#dm-overview) - [2. Safe Harbor](#dm-safe-harbor) - [3. Takedown Process](#dm-process) - [4. Infringement Notice](#dm-notice) - [5. Notice Requirements](#dm-requirements) - [6. Counter-Notice](#dm-counter) - [7. Repeat Infringers](#dm-repeat) - [8. Misuse & Abuse](#dm-misuse) - [9. DMCA Agent](#dm-contact) **Plain English Summary:** ChickRoulette respects intellectual property rights. If you believe your copyrighted content has been infringed on our platform, you can submit a DMCA takedown notice. If your content was removed in error, you can submit a counter-notice. False claims carry legal consequences. 01 ## Overview ChickRoulette respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. This DMCA Policy outlines our procedures for responding to notices of alleged copyright infringement in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (17 U.S.C. § 512) (“DMCA”). ChickRoulette operates as a real-time peer-to-peer video chat platform. Video and audio streams are transmitted directly between users and are not stored, recorded, or hosted on our servers. As such, the majority of DMCA concerns on our platform relate to website content — text, images, and media hosted on chickroulette.com — rather than live video streams. If you believe that content on ChickRoulette infringes your copyright, please follow the procedures outlined in this policy. 02 ## Safe Harbor ChickRoulette qualifies for the safe harbor protections provided under Section 512 of the DMCA as a service provider. To maintain this protection, we have designated a DMCA Agent (see Section 9) and have implemented a policy for addressing copyright infringement claims. Our safe harbor status means that while we are not liable for infringing content uploaded or transmitted by users, we are obligated to respond expeditiously to valid takedown notices and to terminate the access of repeat infringers. 03 ## Takedown Process When we receive a valid DMCA takedown notice, our standard process is as follows: 01 Notice Received We receive your written DMCA takedown notice via our designated agent contact details. We review it for completeness and validity. 02 Review & Verification We verify that the notice meets all statutory requirements under 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3). Incomplete notices will be returned for correction. 03 Content Removal Upon receipt of a valid notice, we act expeditiously to remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content. 04 User Notification Where applicable, we notify the user responsible for the content that it has been removed and provide information about the counter-notice process. 05 Counter-Notice Window The user has 10–14 business days to submit a counter-notice if they believe the removal was made in error. 06 Restoration or Final Removal If no counter-notice is received, the content remains removed. If a valid counter-notice is received and no legal action is filed within 10–14 business days, the content may be restored. 04 ## Submitting an Infringement Notice To submit a DMCA takedown notice, you must be the copyright owner or an authorised representative of the copyright owner. Your notice must be submitted in writing to our designated DMCA Agent (see Section 9). Submitting a false or misleading DMCA notice is a serious legal matter. Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that content is infringing may be liable for damages, including costs and legal fees. 05 ## Notice Requirements To be valid under the DMCA, your infringement notice must include all of the following elements: - A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorised to act on their behalf - Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed (or a representative list if multiple works are covered by a single notice) - Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material on our platform (e.g. the specific URL) - Your contact information — including your name, address, telephone number, and email address - A statement that you have a good-faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorised by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law - A statement that the information in the notice is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or are authorised to act on the copyright owner’s behalf Notices that do not include all required elements may not be acted upon. We reserve the right to request additional information where necessary. 06 ## Counter-Notice If you believe your content was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notice to our designated DMCA Agent. A valid counter-notice must include: - Your physical or electronic signature - Identification of the material that was removed or disabled and the location where it appeared before removal - A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good-faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification - Your name, address, and telephone number - A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located (or if outside the United States, any judicial district in which ChickRoulette may be found), and that you will accept service of process from the person who submitted the original DMCA notice Upon receipt of a valid counter-notice, we will forward it to the original complainant. If the complainant does not file a court action within 10–14 business days, we may restore the removed content at our discretion. Submitting a false counter-notice is also a serious legal matter and may expose you to liability under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f). If you are unsure about your rights, we recommend consulting a qualified intellectual property attorney. 07 ## Repeat Infringers In accordance with the DMCA and our obligations as a service provider, ChickRoulette maintains a policy of terminating the accounts and access of users who are determined to be repeat infringers of intellectual property rights. A user may be considered a repeat infringer if they: - Have had multiple valid DMCA takedown notices filed against content they uploaded or shared - Have been the subject of confirmed copyright infringement findings on multiple occasions - Have attempted to circumvent content removal by re-uploading or re-sharing infringing material ChickRoulette reserves the right to determine what constitutes a repeat infringer at its sole discretion and to take appropriate action including permanent ban from the platform. 08 ## Misuse & Abuse The DMCA process exists to protect legitimate copyright holders. Misuse of the DMCA takedown process — including filing notices in bad faith, making materially false statements, or using the process to suppress lawful content — is illegal and harmful. ChickRoulette reserves the right to: - Reject notices that are clearly abusive, fraudulent, or not made in good faith - Document and report patterns of DMCA abuse to relevant authorities - Seek recovery of damages and legal fees against parties who submit knowingly false notices under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f) If you believe a DMCA notice was filed against your content in bad faith, please contact us with full details of the situation. 09 ## Designated DMCA Agent All DMCA notices and counter-notices must be submitted in writing to our designated DMCA Agent. Please include “DMCA Notice” or “DMCA Counter-Notice” in the subject line of your communication. **DMCA Agent — ChickRoulette** Platform: [chickroulette.com](https://chickroulette.com) Submit via contact page: [chickroulette.com/contact](https://chickroulette.com/contact) Subject line: DMCA Notice or DMCA Counter-Notice We aim to acknowledge all valid DMCA notices within 3 business days and to act on them expeditiously. 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