DMCA and Copyright Protection

## Protecting Your Content from Theft Content theft is a real concern for creators, and pfans takes it seriously. We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and have processes in place to help you protect your work. **If your content is being shared without permission:** You can file a DMCA takedown request by visiting our [DMCA page](/dmca). You'll need to provide: - Your contact information - A description of the copyrighted content - The URL or location where the unauthorized content appears - A statement that you believe in good faith that the use is not authorized Our team reviews DMCA requests and processes them within 24-48 hours. Once confirmed, the infringing content is removed and the offending account is flagged. Repeat infringers are permanently banned from the platform. **If you receive a DMCA notice against your content:** If someone files a DMCA claim against content you've posted, the content will be taken down pending review. You'll be notified with details about the claim. If you believe the claim is incorrect for example, you own the content or have a valid license to use it you can file a counter-notice disputing the claim. The counter-notice process is explained in the notification you'll receive. **Proactive protection:** While pfans can act on reported infringement, prevention is important too. Here are some things you can do: - Watermark your content with your username or brand name - Avoid sharing original, unwatermarked high-resolution files - Regularly search for your content on other platforms - Report any unauthorized use immediately We're committed to making pfans a safe place for creators to share their work without fear of theft.