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DMCA Takedown and Counter-Notice Process

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What it is

If someone uses your copyrighted material on Rumble without permission, you can file a formal takedown request by providing specific information to Rumble's copyright agent, and Rumble is required to respond under U.S. copyright law.

This analysis describes what Rumble's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The DMCA process provides a legal mechanism for creators and rights holders to request removal of infringing content, but also exposes users whose content is incorrectly flagged to takedowns, with a counter-notice process available to dispute improper claims.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
May 11, 2026
First Seen
May 20, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 1689 other provisions on other platforms.

Change history

removed Jul 22, 2026

Removal eliminates explicit DMCA procedures, likely superseded by attorney-in-fact control provisions that give Rumble unilateral enforcement authority.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Creators can protect their content from infringement on Rumble through the DMCA process, but users whose content is incorrectly taken down can also file a counter-notice, which may restore the content if the original claimant does not pursue legal action.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement and is accessible on the Service, please notify Rumble's copyright agent. For your complaint to be valid under the DMCA, you must provide the following information in writing: (1) An electronic or physical signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner; (2) Identification of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed; (3) Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing; (4) Information reasonably sufficient to permit Rumble to contact you; (5) A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized; (6) A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information is accurate.

Excerpt from Rumble's Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision implements the notice-and-takedown requirements of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, which governs online service provider liability for copyright infringement.

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Rumble Terms of Service
Entity
Rumble
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
May 11, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-010258
Document ID
CA-D-00729
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
68b5a8405f8f58696776a18472233e24b85b04a3b102f2546d3c20da0a1e259e
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 14:18 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Rumble
Document: Rumble Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-010258
Captured: 2026-05-08 14:18:00 UTC
SHA-256: 68b5a8405f8f5869…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/rumble/rumble-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-010258/dmca-takedown-and-counter-notice-process/
Accessed: Aug. 12, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Low
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Rumble's DMCA Takedown and Counter-Notice Process clause do?

The DMCA process provides a legal mechanism for creators and rights holders to request removal of infringing content, but also exposes users whose content is incorrectly flagged to takedowns, with a counter-notice process available to dispute improper claims.

How does this clause affect you?

Creators can protect their content from infringement on Rumble through the DMCA process, but users whose content is incorrectly taken down can also file a counter-notice, which may restore the content if the original claimant does not pursue legal action.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 263 platforms. See the full comparison.

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