Appealable
DMCA Takedown Notice
Your Etsy shop received a DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) takedown notice for alleged copyright infringement.
This suspension can usually be resolved through appeal
Appeal Success: 55-65%Resolution: 10-14 days for counter-notification process
What Happened?
A copyright holder filed a formal DMCA takedown request with Etsy claiming your listing(s) contained their copyrighted material. Etsy is legally required to remove the content and notify you. Repeated DMCA takedowns can lead to shop suspension.
What To Do Right Now
- 1Read the DMCA notice carefully — it identifies the specific content and claimant
- 2Remove any other listings that might contain similar content
- 3Gather evidence if you believe the claim is false
- 4Consider filing a DMCA counter-notification if appropriate
- 5Understand the 10-14 day waiting period for counter-notifications
- 6Document all communications
Can You Appeal?
Yes, through a DMCA counter-notification if you believe the takedown was invalid. Be aware that filing a false counter-notification can result in legal consequences.
Appeal Success Rate
55-65%
Time to Resolve
10-14 days for counter-notification process
How To Prevent This in the Future
- Create original content only
- Get proper licenses for any third-party assets
- Keep timestamps and proof of original creation
- Research whether designs are protected before recreating
- Use reverse image search to check if similar designs exist
- Maintain records of your creative process