If one of your assets was removed or blocked due to a copyright takedown—and you believe this action was a mistake—you can submit a DMCA Counter-Notification (CN). This allows for possible reinstatement of the content.
When Should You Submit a Counter-Notification?
Only file a DNCA CN if:
You genuinely hold the rights to the content.
You’re prepared to stand by your claim legally — filing a CN escalates the process, and the claimant could potentially take legal action in response.
Important Legal Requirements
The CN must be submitted by the copyright owner, or by someone legally authorized to act on their behalf.
It must contain all required information accurately—missing details render the CN invalid.
How the Timeline Works
Send the counter-notification directly to the claimant, and CC Kingsmen Studio at [email protected] and [email protected]
The claimant then has 10 business days to inform us (Kingsmen Studio) that they’ve filed a lawsuit to prevent reinstatement.
If no lawsuit is filed, we’re required to restore the content—even if it was previously removed.
Note: Some streaming services or DSPs may not automatically reinstate content, even with a valid CN. However, submitting one is the first step toward reinstatement.
Counter-Notification Template
Below is the structure you must follow. Copy and fill in the bolded sections exactly as instructed—we cannot process incomplete or inaccurate submissions:
Subject: DMCA Counter-Notification — [Insert Release & Track Name]
Hello [CLAIMANT NAME],
I am writing to you to avail myself of my rights under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA §512(g)). You recently issued a Notice of Infringement regarding my content, but I have a good faith belief that this notice:
- Was issued in error or is based on a misidentification of the content.
Therefore, I am requesting that the content be reinstated.
Details:
• Release & Track Name: [INSERT]
• Artist Name: [INSERT]
• UPC(s) & ISRC(s): [INSERT]
My contact information:
- Full Legal Name: [YOUR NAME]
- Company (if applicable): [YOUR COMPANY]
- Address: [YOUR ADDRESS]
- Email: [YOUR EMAIL]
- Phone: [YOUR PHONE]
Legal Statement:
[If in the U.S.]
I consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for my district and agree to accept service of process from the claimant.
[If outside the U.S.]
I consent to the jurisdiction of any U.S. Federal District Court for this dispute and agree to accept service of process.
Declaration:
I declare under penalty of perjury that the information above is accurate and that I am authorized to act on behalf of the rights owner.
Date: [TODAY’S DATE]
Signature: [TYPE YOUR NAME]