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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Any other content that causes damage but cannot be considered as manifestly illegal shall not be taken down by Grindr unless You provide a judicial notification ordering the takedown of the content in question.
In assessing misuse, we consider factors such as evidence that a report was motivated by bias or hatred (e.g., based on protected characteristics such as race, sexual orientation, or gender identity) or other malicious intent.
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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.comExcerpt from Strava's Terms of Service
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: This provision implicates the Digital Millennium Copyright Act 17 U.S.C.
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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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