Copyright & DMCA

Nuts responds to valid copyright takedown notices under the US DMCA, the EU Digital Services Act, and Article 17 of the EU Copyright Directive, and removes infringing content when a notice meets the legal requirements.

Filing a takedown notice

Use this if you own the copyright to something (or represent the owner) and it’s been posted on Nuts without permission.

1. Go to nuts.social/legal/copyright .
2. Make sure the Report infringement tab is selected (it’s the default).
3. Fill in the form:
   • Your name and email (required)
   • Your address and phone number (optional)
   • A description of the copyrighted work — for example, a song title and artist, or a description of the photo and where it was originally published
   • The URL of the infringing content on Nuts
   • Any additional notes
4. Check both required statements: that you have a good-faith belief the use isn’t authorized, and that you’re swearing, under penalty of perjury, that you’re the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf.
5. Tap Submit takedown notice.

You’ll get a confirmation with a reference ID once your notice is submitted — keep it, since you’ll need it if you ever need to follow up.

Filing a counter-notice

If your content was taken down and you believe that was a mistake — for example, misidentification — you can file a counter-notice.

1. Go to nuts.social/legal/copyright  and switch to the Counter-notice tab.
2. Enter the takedown reference ID from the notification you received.
3. Fill in your name, email, and (optionally) address.
4. Explain why you believe the removal was a mistake.
5. Check the sworn statement confirming, under penalty of perjury, that the content was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification.
6. Tap Submit counter-notice.

While a claim is pending

Content named in a takedown notice is removed while the claim is reviewed. If you file a counter-notice and it’s accepted, the content can be restored.

Other things to know

• Repeat infringers are permanently banned after three confirmed strikes.
• Filing a false or bad-faith notice can carry legal liability of its own under DMCA §512(f) — only file a notice if you genuinely hold the rights (or represent someone who does) and believe the use is unauthorized.
• You can also reach the copyright team directly at copyright@nuts.social.

This page is a plain-language walkthrough of the form, not legal advice. For the full policy, see Terms of Service.