Which regulatory agencies enforce this type of clause?

{'agency': 'FTC', 'reason': 'The FTC has oversight over platform practices that may constitute unfair treatment of creators, including inadequate or delayed responses to copyright infringement notices.', 'complaint_url': 'https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/'}

What is the severity of this clause?

ConductAtlas classifies this DMCA Takedown and Counter-Notice Procedure clause as medium severity. Severity reflects the magnitude of rights affected, the breadth of users impacted, and the degree of discretion the platform retains.

Do other platforms have similar clauses?

Yes. ConductAtlas has identified similar DMCA Takedown and Counter-Notice Procedure clauses across approximately 1 other tracked platforms. You can compare how platforms differ on this clause type in the cross-platform comparison view.

DMCA Takedown and Counter-Notice Procedure — Skillshare

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What it is

If someone copies your content without permission on Skillshare, you can formally request its removal by sending a DMCA takedown notice to Skillshare's Copyright Agent with specific information about the infringement.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Teachers and creators can use the DMCA takedown process to remove infringing copies of their content from Skillshare, but the process requires specific legal declarations under penalty of perjury and may result in content being restored if a valid counter-notice is filed.

Cross-platform context

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

The DMCA process provides a formal mechanism to protect your creative work on the platform, but filing a false claim carries legal penalties, and the counter-notice process means removed content can be restored if the uploader disputes your claim.

View original clause language

Skillshare will respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement that comply with the DMCA. If you believe that your content has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide Skillshare's Copyright Agent with the following information: (a) a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or person authorized to act on their behalf; (b) identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed; (c) identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and where it is located on the Services; (d) your address, telephone number, and email address; (e) a statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or law; and (f) a statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: This provision is governed by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA, 17 U.S.C. §512), specifically the safe harbor provisions for online service providers under §512(c); the EU Digital Services Act (DSA) Arts. 16-17 regarding notice and action mechanisms for illegal content; and EU Copyright Directive (2019/790/EU) Arts. 17-18 regarding platform liability for user-uploaded content. The US Copyright Office and federal courts are primary enforcement bodies; EU national DSA coordinators oversee DSA compliance.

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Applicable agencies

FTC

The FTC has oversight over platform practices that may constitute unfair treatment of creators, including inadequate or delayed responses to copyright infringement notices.
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Provision details

Document information

Document

Skillshare Terms of Service

Entity

Skillshare

Document last updated

April 29, 2026

Tracking information

First tracked

April 27, 2026

Last verified

April 27, 2026

Record ID

CA-P-003579

Document ID

CA-D-00243

Evidence Provenance

Source URL

https://www.skillshare.com/terms

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SHA-256

4e8b321019b704a9bdb87382601f464d425c9c6ff03bca29dad50a753dba1b6f

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How to Cite

ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Skillshare | Document: Skillshare Terms of Service | Record: CA-P-003579
Captured: 2026-04-27 14:46:56 UTC | SHA-256: 4e8b321019b704a9…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/skillshare/skillshare-terms-of-service/dmca-takedown-and-counter-notice-procedure/
Accessed: May 2, 2026

Classification

Severity

Medium

DMCA Takedown and Counter-Notice Procedure