DMCA & Copyright Policy

1. Our Commitment

MyInstants Pro ("we," "us," or "our") respects intellectual property rights and expects users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 ("DMCA"), 17 U.S.C. § 512, we respond to valid copyright infringement notices and maintain a policy for terminating repeat infringers where appropriate.

This policy applies to audio hosted on myinstantspro.com, including user-requested uploads, third-party meme clips, and AI-generated content displayed on the platform.

2. Copyright on the Platform

Many sounds on MyInstants Pro originate from games, films, television, music, and internet culture. We do not claim ownership of all audio on the Service. Some uses may qualify as fair use for commentary, criticism, parody, or transformative entertainment — but fair use is determined on a case-by-case basis.

Rights holders who believe their work is used without authorization may submit a DMCA takedown notice as described below. We will review and act on complete, good-faith notices promptly.

3. DMCA Takedown Notice Requirements

If you are a copyright owner or authorized agent, send a written notice to our designated agent with all of the following:

• A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or person authorized to act on their behalf
• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed (or a representative list if multiple works are covered by one notice)
• Identification of the infringing material and information reasonably sufficient to locate it on the Service — include direct URLs to specific sound pages (e.g. /sound/example-slug)
• Your full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

Incomplete notices may delay processing. Misrepresenting infringement may expose you to liability under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f).

4. Counter-Notification

If you believe content was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification to our designated agent including:

• Your physical or electronic signature
• Identification of the material removed and the location where it appeared before removal
• A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed due to mistake or misidentification
• Your name, address, and telephone number, and a statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the federal district court for your address (or, if outside the U.S., any district where we may be found), and that you will accept service of process from the person who filed the original notice

Upon receiving a valid counter-notification, we may restore the material in accordance with DMCA timelines unless the original complainant files a court action.

5. Repeat Infringer Policy

We may terminate or restrict access for users or submitters who repeatedly infringe copyrights or submit fraudulent takedown or counter-notifications. Because the Service does not require accounts, enforcement may apply to IP addresses, submission patterns, or Discord bot usage associated with repeat abuse.

6. AI-Generated & User-Submitted Content

Content created through the AI Sound Lab or submitted via sound requests is subject to the same copyright standards as other audio on the platform. Users must not generate or request sounds that reproduce copyrighted recordings, voices, or trademarked characters without authorization. We may remove AI or user-submitted content that appears to violate third-party rights.

7. What Happens After a Takedown

When we receive a complete and valid DMCA notice, we typically:

• Review the notice for compliance with Section 512 requirements
• Remove or disable access to the identified sound page and associated audio file
• Notify the submitter (if contact information is available) that content was removed in response to a copyright claim
• Retain a record of the notice for legal compliance and repeat-infringer tracking

Removed content may remain inaccessible until a valid counter-notification is received and processed, or until the rights holder withdraws the claim. We do not restore content automatically without following the DMCA counter-notification procedure.

8. False or Bad-Faith Notices

Submitting a knowingly false or materially misleading DMCA notice may expose you to liability under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), including damages and attorney fees. Before filing, confirm that you own the rights at issue or are authorized to act, that the material is not licensed for the use in question, and that a takedown is appropriate rather than a licensing or attribution request. We may reject notices that are clearly fraudulent, duplicate prior resolved claims without new information, or target entire categories rather than specific infringing URLs.

9. Trademarks & Other Rights

This policy primarily addresses copyright under the DMCA. If you believe content on the Service infringes a trademark, publicity right, or other intellectual property right not covered by the DMCA, contact us at dmca@myinstantspro.com with:

• Identification of your trademark or right and proof of ownership or authorization
• Direct URLs to the disputed content on MyInstants Pro
• An explanation of how the use is likely to cause confusion or violate your rights
• Your contact information and a good-faith statement supporting the request

We evaluate non-copyright claims on a case-by-case basis and may remove or restrict content where appropriate.

10. Licensing & Attribution Inquiries

Not every request requires a DMCA takedown. If you are a rights holder interested in licensing, attribution, or partnership — rather than removal — email legal@myinstantspro.com with details about your catalog and preferred outcome. We welcome good-faith dialogue and may work with creators, studios, and labels to address concerns without formal legal action when possible.

11. User Responsibilities

Users of MyInstants Pro — including those who download sounds, embed players, use the Discord bot, or publish AI-generated audio — are responsible for their own compliance with copyright and platform rules. Before using any sound in a video, stream, or commercial project:

• Confirm you have the rights needed for your intended use
• Review the terms of YouTube, TikTok, Twitch, Discord, and other platforms you publish on
• Understand that removal from MyInstants Pro does not affect copies already downloaded or re-uploaded elsewhere
• Do not submit sound requests or AI prompts designed to replicate protected commercial recordings

12. Response Timeline

We aim to acknowledge valid DMCA notices within a reasonable period — typically within 48–72 business hours — and to disable access to disputed material promptly when a notice meets DMCA requirements. Complex or incomplete notices may require follow-up before action is taken. Counter-notifications are processed in accordance with statutory waiting periods before any restoration occurs.