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Perplexity implements a DMCA Section 512 notice-and-takedown procedure and maintains a discretionary repeat infringer policy under which accounts may be disabled or terminated for repeated copyright infringement.
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This provision establishes the DMCA safe harbor compliance framework for Perplexity as a service provider, including a designated agent for infringement notices and a stated repeat infringer policy, which are conditions for DMCA safe harbor eligibility.
Establishes formal DMCA notice process and reserves right to terminate repeat infringers, providing compliance mechanism for copyright enforcement.
View full change record →Under this clause, copyright holders may submit infringement notices to Perplexity's designated agent, and users whose content is subject to repeated infringement findings may have their accounts disabled or terminated at Perplexity's discretion.
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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.Excerpt from Perplexity AI's Perplexity Terms of Service
1. REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision implements 17 U.S.C. Section 512 of the DMCA, which provides safe harbor protections for online service providers that comply with notice-and-takedown obligations and maintain repeat infringer policies. The U.S. Copyright Office administers DMCA-related requirements, and courts have jurisdiction over DMCA safe harbor disputes. 2. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Low. The DMCA framework is standard for online platforms and the provision is consistent with statutory requirements. The discretionary nature of the repeat infringer policy ('in appropriate circumstances and at our discretion') is standard safe harbor language. 3. JURISDICTION FLAGS: DMCA applies in the US. EU platforms are subject to Article 17 of the EU Copyright in the Digital Single Market Directive, which imposes different obligations for content moderation and copyright compliance. The provision does not address EU-specific obligations. 4. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Users who post or upload third-party content should be aware that infringement notices may result in content removal and, for repeat violations, account termination. Perplexity retains sole discretion over what constitutes a 'repeat' infringer. 5. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Organizations using Perplexity to process or publish content should ensure that workflows involving third-party copyrighted material comply with applicable licensing requirements to avoid DMCA notices that could affect account standing.
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This provision establishes the DMCA safe harbor compliance framework for Perplexity as a service provider, including a designated agent for infringement notices and a stated repeat infringer policy, which are conditions for DMCA safe harbor eligibility.
Under this clause, copyright holders may submit infringement notices to Perplexity's designated agent, and users whose content is subject to repeated infringement findings may have their accounts disabled or terminated at Perplexity's discretion.
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