Digital Millennium Copyright Act Compliance
FatMemes respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), 17 U.S.C. § 512, we will respond to proper notices of copyright infringement.
Designated DMCA Agent
Legal Department
FatMemes Platform
Email: dmca@fatmemes.net
Physical address available upon request for legal notices
Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice
If you believe your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide our DMCA Agent with a notice containing ALL of the following information as required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3):
- A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
- Identification of the infringing material and information to locate it on FatMemes
- Your contact information (name, address, telephone, email)
- A statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized
- A statement that the information is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act
Our Response Process
1. Review (24-48 hours)
Our legal team reviews your notice to ensure it meets DMCA requirements.
2. Content Removal
Valid requests result in immediate removal of infringing content.
3. User Notification
We notify the uploader and may terminate repeat infringers per our policy.
4. Counter-Notice Rights
Users may file counter-notices if they believe removal was incorrect.
Counter-Notice Process
If your content was removed due to a DMCA claim and you believe it was a mistake, you may submit a counter-notice to dmca@fatmemes.net with:
- Your name, address, phone, and email
- Identification of removed content and its prior location
- Statement under penalty of perjury that removal was a mistake or misidentification
- Consent to jurisdiction of Federal District Court
- Physical or electronic signature
Repeat Infringer Policy
FatMemes will terminate the accounts of users who are repeat copyright infringers. Users with multiple valid DMCA claims against their content will have their accounts permanently banned.
Important Notes
- Submitting a false DMCA notice may result in liability for damages, costs, and attorney fees under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f).
- We comply with all DMCA safe harbor provisions to protect both copyright holders and users.
- Fair use, parody, and transformative works are protected under U.S. copyright law.
Last Updated: January 26, 2026
Questions? Contact dmca@fatmemes.net