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Perplexity implements a DMCA notice-and-takedown procedure for copyright infringement claims, maintains a discretionary repeat infringer account termination policy, and permits counter-notifications from users whose content is removed.
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This provision establishes Perplexity's DMCA compliance framework, including the designated agent contact for infringement notices and a discretionary policy of disabling or terminating accounts of repeat infringers. Account termination is stated as discretionary rather than automatic.
Under this clause, users whose content is identified as infringing may have their accounts disabled or terminated at Perplexity's discretion if they are found to be repeat infringers. Users can submit counter-notifications under DMCA sections 512(g)(2) and (3) to contest takedowns.
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"Notices of copyright infringement claims should be sent by mail to: 115 Sansome St. Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94104 (US) or by e-mail to support@perplexity.ai. It is our policy, in appropriate circumstances and at our discretion, to disable or terminate the accounts of users who repeatedly infringe copyrights or intellectual property rights of others. A user of the Services who has uploaded or posted materials identified as infringing as described above may supply a counter-notification pursuant to sections 512(g)(2) and (3) of the DMCA.Excerpt from Perplexity AI's Terms of Service
1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision implements 17 U.S.C. 512 (DMCA safe harbor provisions), which requires service providers to implement a repeat infringer policy and a designated agent for receiving infringement notices to qualify for safe harbor protection. The Copyright Office and federal courts are the relevant authorities for DMCA compliance. 2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Low. The DMCA notice-and-takedown framework is a standard legal compliance mechanism. The discretionary framing of the repeat infringer termination policy is notable, as courts have in some cases required that repeat infringer policies be implemented in a reasonably consistent manner to preserve safe harbor eligibility. 3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: The DMCA applies to U.S. operations. EU and UK users are subject to different copyright enforcement frameworks, including the EU Copyright Directive, which may impose different notice-and-takedown obligations on platforms operating in those jurisdictions. 4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Content creators and publishers using Perplexity should be aware of the infringement notice mechanism and the counter-notification procedure available under DMCA 512(g). The repeat infringer policy creates account termination risk for users with multiple infringement claims. 5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Perplexity's safe harbor eligibility under 17 U.S.C. 512 depends in part on the consistent implementation of its repeat infringer policy; legal teams advising on platform liability should assess whether the discretionary framing of that policy meets judicial standards for safe harbor preservation.
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This provision establishes Perplexity's DMCA compliance framework, including the designated agent contact for infringement notices and a discretionary policy of disabling or terminating accounts of repeat infringers. Account termination is stated as discretionary rather than automatic.
Under this clause, users whose content is identified as infringing may have their accounts disabled or terminated at Perplexity's discretion if they are found to be repeat infringers. Users can submit counter-notifications under DMCA sections 512(g)(2) and (3) to contest takedowns.
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