DMCA/Copyright Policy

Fileay DMCA & Copyright Policy

Last Updated: September 19, 2026

Fileay respects the intellectual property rights of creators, copyright owners, publishers, developers, businesses, and other rights holders.

This DMCA & Copyright Policy explains how copyright owners may report allegedly infringing content hosted through Fileay.com, how Fileay may respond to copyright complaints, how users may submit counter-notifications, and how repeated copyright violations may affect Fileay accounts.

This policy should be read together with the Fileay Terms of Use, Acceptable Use Policy, and Privacy Policy.

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1. Our Copyright Policy

Fileay provides file-hosting, storage, downloading, and sharing services.

Users are responsible for ensuring that files they upload, store, distribute, or share through Fileay do not infringe the copyrights or other intellectual property rights of third parties.

You may not knowingly use Fileay to upload or distribute copyrighted content without permission from the rights holder when authorization is legally required.

Fileay may remove or restrict access to content when we receive a valid copyright complaint or otherwise determine that content violates our policies.

2. Content Uploaded by Users

Files available through Fileay may be uploaded by independent users.

Fileay does not claim ownership of user-uploaded files merely because they are stored on our platform.

Users retain responsibility for:

The files they upload
Their right to distribute those files
The sharing links they create
Compliance with copyright law
Compliance with licensing restrictions
Compliance with Fileay policies

A file being available through Fileay does not mean that Fileay endorses, owns, licenses, or has independently reviewed that file.

3. Copyrighted Content

Movies
Television programs
Music
Photographs
Artwork
Software
Video games
Books
E-books
Articles
Courses
Training materials
Source code
Graphics
Audio recordings
Digital products
Subscription-only content

Copyright owners generally control how their protected works may be reproduced and distributed, subject to applicable exceptions and limitations.

4. Authorized Content

Users may upload copyrighted content when they have the legal right to do so.

Examples may include content:

Created by the uploader
Owned by the uploader
Licensed for distribution
Released under a suitable open license
Authorized by the copyright owner
In the public domain
Used in a manner permitted by applicable law

Users are responsible for determining whether their use is legally permitted.

5. Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe that material available through Fileay infringes your copyright, you may submit a copyright infringement notice.

Please send notices to:

Email: hello@fileay.com

Recommended email subject:

Copyright / DMCA Notice – Fileay

To help us locate the material quickly, include the complete Fileay URL associated with the allegedly infringing file.

DMCA TAKEDOWN PROCEDURE

6. DMCA Notices

If the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) applies to Fileay or to the complaint, a copyright owner or authorized representative may submit a notification under applicable U.S. copyright law.

A DMCA notice should contain the information required by applicable law.

Incomplete notices may delay our ability to investigate or act.

7. Information Required in a Copyright Notice

A copyright complaint should generally include:

Identification of the Copyrighted Work

Identify the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed.

If multiple works are involved, you may provide a representative list where legally appropriate.

Identification of the Infringing Material

Provide enough information for Fileay to identify the allegedly infringing material.

Whenever possible, include the exact Fileay URL, for example:

https://fileay.com/...

Descriptions such as “someone uploaded my movie” without a specific URL may not provide enough information to locate the file.

Your Contact Information

Include:

Full name
Company or organization, if applicable
Email address
Mailing address
Telephone number, where appropriate

Good-Faith Statement

Include a statement that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by:

The copyright owner
The owner's agent
Applicable law

Accuracy and Authority Statement

Include a statement that the information in your notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury where applicable, that you are:

The copyright owner, or
Authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

Signature

Include a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative.

Typing your legal name at the end of an electronic notice may constitute an electronic signature where legally recognized.

8. Recommended DMCA Notice Format

A notice may use language similar to:

I am the copyright owner, or I am authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner, of the work identified below.
Copyrighted work: [Describe the work]
Infringing Fileay URL: [Full URL]
I have a good-faith belief that the use described above is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
I state that the information in this notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury where applicable, that I am authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
Name: [Full legal name]
Email: [Email]
Address: [Address]
Phone: [Phone]
Signature: [Electronic or physical signature]

Do not intentionally submit false copyright claims.

9. What Fileay May Do After Receiving a Complaint

After receiving a sufficiently complete complaint, Fileay may:

Review the notice
Locate the reported material
Request additional information
Disable access to the file
Remove the file
Notify the uploader
Record the copyright complaint
Restrict associated sharing links
Apply account-level enforcement where appropriate

The exact action taken depends on the circumstances and applicable law.

10. Notification to the Uploader

Where appropriate, Fileay may notify the user who uploaded the reported material.

The notice may include information about:

The affected file
The copyright complaint
The removal or restriction
Available counter-notification procedures
Applicable account consequences

We may share limited complaint information with the uploader where necessary to process the dispute and where permitted by law.

COUNTER-NOTIFICATIONS

11. Counter-Notification Rights

If your file was removed or disabled because of a copyright complaint and you believe the removal was caused by mistake or misidentification, you may be able to submit a counter-notification.

Counter-notifications should only be submitted when you genuinely believe you have a lawful basis to challenge the removal.

12. Information Required in a DMCA Counter-Notification

Where the DMCA applies, a counter-notification generally should include:

Your physical or electronic signature
Identification of the material that was removed
The Fileay location where the material appeared before removal
A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good-faith belief the material was removed or disabled because of mistake or misidentification
Your full name
Your address
Your telephone number
Your email address
A statement consenting to the jurisdiction required by applicable DMCA procedures
A statement that you will accept service of process from the person who submitted the original copyright notice or their agent

Counter-notifications may be sent to:

hello@fileay.com

Recommended subject:

DMCA Counter-Notification – Fileay

13. Recommended Counter-Notification Format

A counter-notification may use language similar to:

I state under penalty of perjury that I have a good-faith belief that the material identified below was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.
Removed material: [Description]
Previous Fileay URL: [URL]
Name: [Full legal name]
Address: [Address]
Email: [Email]
Phone: [Phone]
I consent to the jurisdiction required under applicable DMCA law and agree to accept service of process from the party who submitted the original copyright notice or their agent.
Signature: [Electronic or physical signature]

Do not submit a counter-notification merely because you disagree with the copyright owner.

14. Forwarding Counter-Notifications

Where applicable, Fileay may forward a valid counter-notification to the party who submitted the original copyright complaint.

The original complainant may then have an opportunity to pursue appropriate legal action.

15. Restoration of Content

Where the DMCA applies, content may become eligible for restoration after the applicable statutory waiting period if:

A valid counter-notification has been submitted, and
The original complainant does not notify Fileay of qualifying court action within the applicable period.

Restoration is not guaranteed where:

The content violates another Fileay policy
The content is illegal
The account has been suspended
Security concerns exist
Another valid legal basis requires the content to remain unavailable

REPEAT INFRINGERS

16. Repeat Copyright Infringement

Fileay does not permit repeated use of the service for copyright infringement.

Where appropriate, Fileay may restrict or terminate accounts associated with repeated copyright violations.

Factors we may consider include:

Number of valid copyright complaints
Nature of the reported content
Frequency of complaints
User response to notices
Evidence of deliberate infringement
Attempts to evade enforcement
Creation of additional accounts after suspension

17. Account Enforcement

File removal
Link disabling
Warning notices
Upload restrictions
Download restrictions
Suspension of PPD earnings
Payout holds
Temporary account suspension
Permanent account termination

Serious or repeated infringement may lead to stronger enforcement without repeated warnings.

18. Circumventing Copyright Enforcement

Users may not attempt to bypass copyright enforcement by:

Re-uploading removed material repeatedly
Renaming infringing files
Changing file extensions
Using encrypted archives to conceal infringing content
Creating additional accounts
Generating replacement links
Using technical methods to avoid detection

Such activity may result in account termination.

PAY PER DOWNLOAD AND COPYRIGHT

19. Copyrighted Files and PPD Earnings

Fileay's Pay Per Download system may only be used with content that the uploader has the legal right to distribute.

Users may not knowingly earn money from unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material.

20. Earnings Associated With Infringing Content

Where files are removed because of copyright violations, Fileay may, where permitted by applicable rules and law:

Stop earnings from the affected file
Exclude related downloads
Hold suspicious earnings
Review the user's account
Reverse invalid earnings
Restrict PPD participation

21. Fraudulent Copyright Traffic

Users must not deliberately upload popular copyrighted works without authorization merely to attract downloads or increase PPD earnings.

Examples may include unauthorized uploads of:

Newly released films
Paid software
Commercial games
Subscription content
Premium courses
Music releases
Paid digital products

Such conduct may lead to immediate restrictions.

FAIR USE AND OTHER EXCEPTIONS

22. Fair Use and Lawful Exceptions

Not every use of copyrighted material is necessarily infringement.

Applicable law may recognize exceptions such as:

Fair use
Fair dealing
Quotation
Commentary
Criticism
News reporting
Education
Research
Parody
Other statutory exceptions

Whether an exception applies depends on the facts and applicable law.

Fileay does not determine complex copyright disputes as a court would.

Users and complainants should obtain legal advice where appropriate.

23. Public Domain Content

Works that are genuinely in the public domain may generally be distributed without copyright authorization.

Users remain responsible for determining whether a work is actually in the public domain in the relevant jurisdiction.

24. Open and Creative Commons Licenses

Fileay may host content distributed under open licenses, including Creative Commons licenses, where the uploader follows the applicable license terms.

Those requirements may include:

Attribution
Sharing under the same license
Non-commercial limitations
Restrictions on derivative works

Users are responsible for complying with the specific license.

MISREPRESENTATION

25. False Copyright Claims

Harass users
Remove lawful competitors
Silence criticism
Target content you do not own
File deliberately false claims

Submitting materially false copyright notices may create legal liability.

26. False Counter-Notifications

Users must not submit counter-notifications containing knowingly false statements.

A counter-notification is a legal declaration and should be treated seriously.

27. Good-Faith Requirement

Both complainants and users are expected to participate in the copyright process in good faith.

Fileay may restrict use of the reporting system where we identify systematic abuse.

TRADEMARKS AND OTHER RIGHTS

28. Trademark Complaints

This policy primarily addresses copyright.

Trademark complaints may also be submitted to:

hello@fileay.com

Please include:

The trademark
Registration details, if applicable
The reported Fileay URL
Explanation of the alleged infringement
Your contact information
Evidence that you own or represent the trademark owner

29. Other Intellectual Property Rights

Complaints concerning other intellectual property rights may also be reviewed where Fileay has sufficient information and legal grounds to act.

NON-U.S. COPYRIGHT COMPLAINTS

30. International Copyright Complaints

Fileay may receive copyright complaints from rights holders outside the United States.

If the DMCA does not apply, we may still review complaints under:

Applicable local copyright law
Fileay's Terms of Use
Fileay's Acceptable Use Policy
Other relevant legal requirements

31. International Users

Users are responsible for complying with copyright laws applicable to their activities.

Content legal to use in one jurisdiction may be restricted in another.

REPORT REQUIREMENTS

32. Provide Direct File URLs

When reporting content, provide the specific Fileay file or download URL whenever possible.

Do not submit only:

Search engine results
Screenshots without URLs
Homepage links
General descriptions of Fileay
Third-party websites that merely link elsewhere

We need enough information to identify the content hosted through Fileay.

33. Multiple URLs

If your complaint concerns multiple files, list each relevant Fileay URL clearly.

Large notices may be submitted in an organized spreadsheet or document where appropriate.

34. Evidence of Ownership

Fileay may request additional evidence demonstrating that:

You own the copyrighted work, or
You are authorized to represent the owner

This may be particularly important where ownership is disputed.

PRIVACY AND COPYRIGHT NOTICES

35. Information Sharing

Information contained in copyright notices and counter-notifications may be shared with:

The affected uploader
The complaining party
Legal advisers
Authorities where required
Other parties as necessary to process the complaint

Do not include unnecessary sensitive personal information.

36. Retention of Copyright Records

Fileay may retain copyright complaints, counter-notifications, enforcement records, and related correspondence for purposes including:

Legal compliance
Dispute resolution
Repeat-infringer enforcement
Fraud prevention
Abuse prevention
Defending legal claims

Retention is subject to applicable law and the Fileay Privacy Policy.

DESIGNATED DMCA AGENT

37. Designated Copyright Agent

If Fileay operates under the U.S. DMCA safe-harbor framework, the service should maintain a properly registered designated DMCA agent.

Before publishing this section as final, complete the following information:

Service Provider: Fileay / [Legal operator name]
Designated Agent: [Name or role]
Address: [Physical mailing address]
Telephone: [Telephone number]
Email: hello@fileay.com

If Fileay intends to rely on U.S. DMCA safe-harbor protections, the operator should also ensure that its designated agent information is properly registered and kept current with the U.S. Copyright Office.

38. Do Not Invent Agent Information

Do not publish a false address, company name, telephone number, or designated-agent identity.

These details should correspond to the actual entity legally operating Fileay.

FILEAY ENFORCEMENT

39. Content Removal Does Not Determine Ownership

When Fileay removes content following a copyright notice, that action does not necessarily constitute a final legal determination that infringement occurred.

Fileay is generally responding as a service provider to reported content.

Courts and other competent authorities ultimately resolve contested copyright ownership and infringement disputes.

40. Fileay May Act Independently

Fileay may remove or restrict content even without a formal DMCA notice where we reasonably determine that content:

Violates the Terms of Use
Violates the Acceptable Use Policy
Presents a security risk
Is clearly unlawful
Violates other platform rules

41. Fileay May Decline Invalid Requests

Fileay may request clarification or decline to process notices that:

Do not identify specific content
Lack required information
Clearly concern content not hosted by Fileay
Appear fraudulent
Are abusive
Are unrelated to copyright
Do not provide a reasonable basis for action

42. No Guarantee of Immediate Removal

We aim to review complete copyright reports reasonably promptly.

However, processing time may depend on:

Number of URLs
Completeness of the complaint
Complexity of ownership
Need for additional information
Legal requirements
Volume of reports

Do not assume that sending a notice automatically guarantees immediate removal.

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

43. Policy Updates

Fileay may update this DMCA & Copyright Policy from time to time.

Updates may be made because of:

Changes in law
Changes to Fileay services
Changes to reporting procedures
New abuse patterns
Operational requirements

The Last Updated date at the beginning of this policy may be revised when changes are published.

44. Relationship With Other Fileay Policies

This policy should be read together with:

Fileay Terms of Use
Acceptable Use Policy
Privacy Policy
PPD Terms
Payout Policy
Other applicable Fileay policies

A copyright complaint does not prevent Fileay from taking additional action under another policy where appropriate.

Contact Fileay About Copyright

For copyright complaints, counter-notifications, or intellectual-property questions:

Fileay Copyright Team

Email: hello@fileay.com
Website: Fileay.com

Recommended subjects:

Copyright / DMCA Notice – Fileay

DMCA Counter-Notification – Fileay

When reporting a file, always include the complete Fileay URL whenever possible.

Protecting Creators and Legitimate Sharing

Fileay exists to help people upload, store, share, and distribute files legitimately.

We support creators and rights holders while also recognizing that users may lawfully distribute content they own, have licensed, or are otherwise permitted to use.

Our goal is to provide a fair process for addressing copyright complaints while maintaining a reliable platform for legitimate file sharing.

Fileay — Respect Creators. Share Responsibly.