Strava will remove content that is subject to a valid copyright infringement notice under the DMCA, and users who repeatedly infringe copyright may lose their accounts.
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The designation of a DMCA agent and notice procedure creates the operational mechanism through which copyright holders can request removal of infringing content hosted on Strava's platform. This establishes Strava's formal legal responsibility under the DMCA safe harbor provisions and defines the procedural pathway for copyright enforcement.
Users whose content is subject to DMCA takedown notices may lose access to activities, routes, or photos permanently, and repeat infringement designations — even if contested — can lead to account termination under Strava's repeat infringer policy.
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"Strava complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). We will respond to valid DMCA notices and have a repeat infringer policy. Our designated agent for DMCA notices is: copyright@strava.com— Excerpt from Strava's Strava Terms of Service
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: This provision implicates the Digital Millennium Copyright Act 17 U.S.C. §512 (DMCA safe harbor requirements for online service providers), including the counter-notification procedure under §512(g) and the repeat infringer policy under §512(i). Compliance with §512(c) requires a designated DMCA agent registered with the Copyright Office, a functional takedown and counter-notice process, and a repeat infringer termination policy.
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The designation of a DMCA agent and notice procedure creates the operational mechanism through which copyright holders can request removal of infringing content hosted on Strava's platform. This establishes Strava's formal legal responsibility under the DMCA safe harbor provisions and defines the procedural pathway for copyright enforcement.
Users whose content is subject to DMCA takedown notices may lose access to activities, routes, or photos permanently, and repeat infringement designations — even if contested — can lead to account termination under Strava's repeat infringer policy.
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