Ourstube is committed to respecting intellectual property rights and complying with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and applicable copyright laws worldwide. We take copyright infringement seriously and work diligently to address valid takedown requests in a timely manner.
We believe creators deserve protection for their original work. Whether you're a musician, filmmaker, author, photographer, or content creator, Ourstube provides tools and policies to help protect your intellectual property. At the same time, we support fair use principles and legitimate educational, transformative, and commentary uses of copyrighted material.
If you believe your copyrighted material has been posted on Ourstube without proper authorization, we encourage you to submit a DMCA takedown notice. Please send your formal notice to:
Email: dmca@ourstube.com
To ensure your takedown request is processed efficiently, please include the following information:
Your Full Name and Contact Information — Provide your complete legal name, mailing address, phone number, and email address. This allows us to contact you if we need clarification or to provide updates on your request.
A Clear Description of the Copyrighted Work — Describe the work(s) you believe have been infringed in detail. Include titles, publication dates, registration numbers (if available), and any other identifying information that helps us verify ownership.
The URL(s) of the Infringing Content — Provide the direct link(s) to the specific content on Ourstube that you believe infringes your copyright. If multiple pieces of content are involved, list each URL separately.
A Statement of Good Faith Belief — Include a statement confirming that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is unauthorized and does not fall under fair use or other legal exceptions. You may use language such as: "I have a good faith belief that the use of the copyrighted material described above is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law."
Your Electronic Signature — Sign your notice electronically (typed name or digital signature). This confirms the accuracy and truthfulness of your submission.
Upon receiving a complete DMCA takedown notice, Ourstube will:
Verify the Request — Our legal team will review your submission to ensure it contains all required information and constitutes a valid DMCA notice.
Investigate the Content — We will examine the reported content to confirm it appears to infringe your copyright and does not qualify as fair use or other protected use.
Take Prompt Action — Upon verification, we will remove or restrict access to the reported content as quickly as possible, typically within 10 business days.
Notify the Uploader — We will inform the content creator that their material has been removed due to a copyright claim, including relevant details from your notice.
Provide Confirmation — We will send you written confirmation that the content has been removed or restricted.
If you believe your content was removed in error or that your use qualifies as fair use, you may submit a counter-notice. Counter-notices must include:
Submit counter-notices to dmca@ourstube.com with the subject line "DMCA Counter-Notice."
Ourstube recognizes that not all uses of copyrighted material constitute infringement. Fair use may apply in cases involving criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or parody. However, determining fair use requires careful legal analysis on a case-by-case basis. If you believe reported content qualifies as fair use, explain this reasoning in a counter-notice.
Ourstube maintains a policy of accountability for repeat copyright violations:
Users who demonstrate a pattern of infringing behavior may be removed from the platform entirely to protect copyright holders and maintain community standards.
In cases of egregious or widespread infringement, Ourstube reserves the right to take immediate action, including temporary account suspension pending investigation, without waiting for formal DMCA procedures.
As a content creator on Ourstube, you have access to copyright protection tools:
For content that violates Ourstube's community standards but may not involve copyright infringement (such as harassment, hate speech, or misinformation), please use our standard reporting tools or contact our moderation team at support@ourstube.com.
Ourstube reserves the right to update this policy at any time. We encourage users to review it periodically for changes. Continued use of Ourstube following policy updates constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
For DMCA takedown notices and counter-notices: Email: dmca@ourstube.com
For general questions about copyright policy or to discuss licensing arrangements: Email: legal@ourstube.com
For community guidelines violations: Email: support@ourstube.com
Last Updated: October 2025
Ourstube is committed to fostering a community where creators are protected and respected. We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining a platform built on integrity and respect for intellectual property.