How to File a Copyright Dispute and Protect Your Music – Forward Digital

At Forward Digital, we understand how important it is to protect your music. If you believe your work has been used without permission, you have the right to file a copyright dispute. Below, we’ve outlined the steps you can take to request a takedown directly with major digital service providers (DSPs).

How to File a Copyright Dispute

If you are the copyright owner or an authorized representative, you can request a takedown directly from the DSPs using their official forms. Here’s a comprehensive list of where to submit your request:

DMCA/Copyright Submission Forms

• Spotify – Submit Here

• iTunes/Apple Music – Submit Here

• Beatport – Submit Here

• Amazon – Submit Here

• YouTube – Submit Here

• SoundCloud – Submit Here

• Facebook – Submit Here

• Instagram – Submit Here

• TikTok – Submit Here

• Audiomack – Submit Here

• KKbox – Submit Here

• Mixcloud – Submit Here

• Pandora – Submit Here

  Snapchat – Submit Here

• Twitch – Submit Here

For Platforms Without a Form, Use These Contacts:

• Deezer – dmca@deezer.com

• Traxsource – copyright@traxsource.com

• Tidal – support@tidal.com

• Napster – dforman@napster.com

• Tencent – qqmusic155@tencent.com

  Boomplay – support.boomplay@transsnet.com

• JioSaavn – legal@jiosaavn.com

• Resso – copyright@resso.app

What to Include in Your Copyright Claim

When submitting a takedown request, you should include the following details:

Your Information

First and Last Name

• Individual/Company/Brand that owns the work

• Mailing Address

• Email

• Link to the original work or proof of ownership

Details of the Copyright Infringement

• What type of content is being infringed? (Sound recording, artwork, trademark, etc.)

• Link to the infringing content

• Proof showing the infringement

• Brief explanation of the situation

Required Legal Statements

You must also include the following declarations in your request:

1. Good Faith Statement:

   • I 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.

2. Accuracy Statement:

   • The information in this notice is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, I am authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

What Happens Next?

Once you submit your dispute:

• The DSP will review your request and take action if they determine it is valid.

• If additional verification is needed, they may request more details.

• If the content is removed, the uploader may have an opportunity to file a counterclaim.

While we hope this process resolves your issue, we cannot guarantee a specific outcome. If your dispute is not resolved or requires legal escalation, we recommend consulting an attorney.

For further inquiries, visit https://fwdmusic.com/en/support