Copyright infringement removal
for any content you own.
Copyright protects your original photos, videos, artwork, writing and recordings from the moment you create them. When someone hosts a copy without permission, ClearTrace files the takedown and tracks it.
From leaked to removed
Verify ownership
Add your legal name, names and aliases, and links to where you published your work, then sign the DMCA authorization once.
Find the links
Paste leaked links in bulk, or let our scanning bot add matches for your names and aliases to your dashboard.
Notices are filed
Each link gets its own 17 U.S.C. §512(c)(3) notice, addressed to the site hosting it.
Track to removal
Follow each link from pending to notice sent to removed, with dates, the full notice text and CSV export.
What counts as infringement
Reproducing, distributing or publicly displaying your original work without permission is generally infringement, unless an exception like fair use applies. Common examples include re-uploaded videos, reposted photos, stolen artwork sold as prints, and paid content shared for free.
What we handle
- Images: photos, artwork, designs and portfolio pieces.
- Video: clips, courses and paid videos re-uploaded elsewhere.
- Paid content: subscription posts and downloads from any platform.
- Social content: Instagram, TikTok and YouTube posts re-uploaded by others. Platforms like these have their own copyright forms, and our notice text gives you everything those forms ask for.
What we don't do
We file copyright notices. We don't pursue trademark claims, defamation or impersonation, and we don't currently submit removal requests to search engines. Removing content at the source takes it out of search results as pages are re-crawled. See removing leaks from Google.
Related: How to file a DMCA takedown · DMCA takedown service
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to register my copyright?
No. Copyright exists automatically when you create an original work, and you can send DMCA notices without registering. Registration matters if you later sue over a U.S. work.
What about fair use?
Some uses, like commentary, criticism or news reporting, may be fair use. We ask creators to consider fair use before filing, and we don't file against lawful commentary.
Can you remove content from other countries?
DMCA notices are a U.S. law process, but many international hosts honor them or have similar procedures. Results vary by host.
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