DMCA & Copyright Policy
Last updated: July 27, 2026
YTDownloader respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. This page outlines our policy regarding copyright infringement claims in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
1. Our Position on Copyright
YTDownloader is a tool that processes publicly available video URLs submitted by users. We do not host, store, cache, or distribute any video content on our servers. All content remains on the original platforms (e.g., YouTube) and is accessed through their publicly available infrastructure.
We are committed to respecting intellectual property rights and will respond promptly to legitimate copyright concerns.
2. Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice
If you are a copyright holder (or authorized to act on behalf of one) and believe that your copyrighted work is being infringed through our service, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice. Your notice must include the following information:
- Identification of the copyrighted work — A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed, including any registration numbers if applicable.
- Identification of the infringing material — A description of where the material you claim is infringing is located on our service, with enough detail for us to find it.
- Your contact information — Your full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
- Good faith statement — A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- Accuracy statement — A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
- Signature — A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.
3. Where to Send DMCA Notices
Please send all DMCA takedown notices to:
We aim to respond to all legitimate DMCA notices within 48–72 business hours.
4. Counter-Notification
If you believe that your content was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification. Your counter-notification must include:
- Your full name, address, telephone number, and email address
- Identification of the material that was removed and the location where it appeared before removal
- A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification
- A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in your district and that you will accept service of process from the person who filed the original DMCA notice
- Your physical or electronic signature
5. Repeat Infringer Policy
In accordance with the DMCA, we will terminate access to our service for users who are determined to be repeat infringers in appropriate circumstances. We may also limit or block access to specific content or functionality where repeated infringement is identified.
6. Disclaimer
YTDownloader acts as a tool for processing user-submitted URLs. We do not monitor, control, or pre-screen the content that users choose to download. The responsibility for ensuring that downloaded content does not infringe on third-party copyrights lies solely with the user.
For more information about our general policies, please refer to our Disclaimer and Terms of Service.