DMCA Policy Generator
Create a DMCA copyright policy for your website in minutes, with your designated agent details, takedown and counter-notice steps and a repeat-infringer policy — plus ready-to-send notice templates.
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How to Create a DMCA Policy
A DMCA policy tells copyright owners how to report infringing content and helps US websites qualify for safe-harbour protection.
Add your website details
Enter your site name and URL and choose your platform type.
Add your designated agent
Give the name, postal address, email and phone of the person who receives notices.
Choose your policy options
Turn on counter-notices, the repeat-infringer policy and notices from outside the US, and set your response time.
Publish and register
Copy the policy to a page on your site, use the notice templates, and register your agent with the U.S. Copyright Office.
Input
3 quick sections
Preview
Live as you type
Law
17 U.S.C. § 512
Agent
Name, address, phone, email
Templates
Notice & counter-notice
Export
HTML · Word · MD · PDF
Privacy
Nothing uploaded
Price
100% free
DMCA Policy Generator Features
A complete copyright policy with the elements the DMCA expects.
All six notice elements
Lists exactly what a valid takedown notice must include under 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3), so you receive complete notices.
Counter-notice process
Explains how users can dispute a removal, and the 10–14 business day restore window.
Repeat-infringer policy
Adds the repeat-infringer termination policy that safe harbour requires.
Designated agent block
Shows your agent’s name, address, phone and email, plus your Copyright Office registration number.
Ready notice templates
Copy a takedown notice and a counter-notice template — useful for your visitors, or for you when your work is copied.
International notices
Optionally accept copyright complaints under other countries’ laws.
Live preview & edit mode
See your policy update instantly and edit any line before you copy.
Copy or download
Formatted text, HTML, Markdown or plain text — or .html, Word, .md, .txt and PDF.
Private by design
Runs entirely in your browser; your answers stay on your device.
How the DMCA Takedown Process Works
What happens from the moment a copyright owner contacts you.
| Step | Who | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Notice | Copyright owner | Sends a written notice with the six required elements to your designated agent |
| 2. Removal | You | Act expeditiously to remove or disable access to the content |
| 3. Notify user | You | Tell the user who posted it and give them a copy of the notice |
| 4. Counter-notice | User (optional) | Sends a counter-notice if they believe the removal was a mistake |
| 5. Forward | You | Send the counter-notice to the person who filed the original notice |
| 6. Restore | You | Restore the content in 10–14 business days unless they file a court action |
| 7. Repeat infringers | You | Terminate accounts of repeat infringers in appropriate circumstances |
How to Add It to Your Website
Copy your dmca policy and publish it in a couple of minutes on any platform.
WordPress
- Go to Pages → Add New and name it “DMCA Policy”.
- Click Copy here and paste into the editor — headings and links stay formatted.
- Publish, then add the page to your footer menu under Appearance → Menus (or the Site Editor).
Blogger
- Open Pages → New page and title it “DMCA Policy”.
- Switch to HTML view, then paste the code from the HTML tab.
- Publish and add the link to your footer with a Pages or Link List gadget.
Shopify
- Go to Online Store → Pages → Add page.
- Click the <> (Show HTML) button and paste the HTML code.
- Save, then add it to your footer under Online Store → Navigation.
Wix
- Add a new page from the Pages panel.
- Add a Text box and paste the copied text — or use an Embed HTML element for the code.
- Link the page from your site footer and publish.
Squarespace
- Create a page under Pages → Footer or Not linked.
- Add a Text block and paste, or a Code block for the HTML.
- Save and link it from your footer.
Any HTML site
- Download the .html file, or copy the code from the HTML tab.
- Paste it into your page template, or upload it as
/dmca-policy.html. - Link to it from the footer of every page.
Who Needs a DMCA Policy?
Any site that hosts content it didn’t create itself.
Forums & communities
Users post text, images and links every day.
Image & video sites
Uploads are the most common source of claims.
Blogs with comments
Comments and guest posts can include copied work.
Marketplaces
Sellers may list copied photos or descriptions.
Tool & file sites
Users may upload or convert copyrighted files.
Podcast & music hosts
Audio uploads need a clear takedown path.
Course platforms
Instructors may upload third-party material.
Apps with sharing
In-app sharing counts as hosting content.
Tips for DMCA Safe Harbour
- Register your agent. Register your designated agent at dmca.copyright.gov — it costs US$6 and must be renewed every three years.
- Keep details identical. Your website and the Copyright Office directory should show the same agent details.
- Use a dedicated inbox. An address like [email protected] keeps notices from getting lost.
- Act quickly. Remove clearly infringing content as soon as you receive a valid notice.
- Keep records. Save every notice, counter-notice and action you take.
- Apply the repeat-infringer rule. Actually terminate repeat infringers — a policy you never enforce may not protect you.
Private by Design
Everything happens in your browser. Your answers are never sent to Toolszu or anyone else — we simply save them in your browser’s own storage so you can come back and update your page later.
Your business name, website, email and similar details are shared between our six legal and business page generators on this device, so you only type them once. Use Clear form at any time to remove your answers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about DMCA policies, designated agents and takedown notices.
A DMCA policy explains how copyright owners can ask you to remove content that infringes their copyright, how users can respond with a counter-notice, and who your designated copyright agent is. It is based on the US Digital Millennium Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. § 512.
If your website or app lets users post or upload content, a DMCA policy and a registered agent help you qualify for safe-harbour protection in the US. Even other sites benefit from a clear process for copyright complaints.
The person or role you choose to receive copyright notices for your site. You must show their name, postal address, phone number and email on your website and register them with the U.S. Copyright Office.
Create an account at dmca.copyright.gov, enter your service provider and agent details, and pay the US$6 fee. The registration expires after three years, so set a reminder to renew it.
Yes. The U.S. Copyright Office allows a post office box for the designated agent address.
A signature, identification of the copyrighted work, identification and location of the infringing material, the sender’s contact details, a good-faith statement and a statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate and the sender is authorised. The generated policy lists all six.
A response from the user whose content was removed, saying they believe it was removed by mistake or misidentification. If you receive a valid counter-notice, you can restore the content in 10–14 business days unless the claimant goes to court.
The DMCA is US law, but many non-US sites use the same process because they serve US users and US hosts expect it. You can also say you accept notices under other countries’ laws.
Yes, it is completely free with no sign-up, including the notice and counter-notice templates.
No. It’s a professional template, not legal advice. If you receive complex or repeated copyright claims, talk to a copyright lawyer.
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