What to Include in Your Takedown Notice
To submit a valid notice under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), please provide all of the following:
1. Your contact information
Full name
Email address
Mailing address
(Optional) Phone number
2. Identify the copyrighted work
Describe the original content you believe is being infringed (e.g., a transcript, video, or audio file).
Include a link to your original work (if available).
Provide a link or detailed description of where the infringing content exists on Happy Scribe (e.g., a file name, workspace ID, or project link).
3. Your statement under penalty of perjury
“I swear, under penalty of perjury, that the information in this notification is accurate and that I am the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner.”
Where to Send Your Notice
Please send your takedown request to:
Email: [hi@happyscribe.com]
Subject line: DMCA Takedown Request
What Happens Next?
We will review your request for completeness.
If valid, we will promptly remove or disable access to the infringing content.
We will notify the user who uploaded the material.
That user may submit a counter-notice if they believe the takedown was a mistake.
If we receive a valid counter-notice, we will forward it to you. If you do not file a lawsuit within 10–14 business days, we may restore the content.
Need Help?
If you’re unsure whether your copyright has been infringed or have questions about this process, please reach out to us at hi@happyscribe.com.
Important: Submitting false claims may have legal consequences. Only follow this process if you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf.