How to Submit a DMCA Counter-Notice
If your content on SpeakerMatch or BehindThePodium was removed due to a copyright complaint, and you believe it was taken down by mistake or misidentification, you have the right to file a DMCA counter-notice under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512).
This article walks you through how to legally request that your content be restored.
⚠️ Important: Submitting a false counter-notice may have legal consequences. Only use this form if you genuinely believe the takedown was made in error or that you have the legal right to use the content.
To file a valid DMCA counter-notice, copy and complete the following template. Then send it to our designated copyright agent (details at the bottom).
Only submit this material if you believe your content was removed in error or is not infringing. By submitting this, you’re making a legal statement under penalty of perjury.
📝 DMCA Counter-Notice Template
📌 Required Information
1. Your Full Name:[Insert full legal name]
2. Your Address:[Street address, city, state, zip code]
3. Your Phone Number:[Insert phone number]
4. Your Email Address:[Insert email]
5. Identification of the Content Removed:
Briefly describe the material that was removed and include the exact URL where it appeared before removal.
6. Statement of Good Faith Belief:
Copy and paste the following:
"I swear, under penalty of perjury, that I have a good faith belief the content was removed or disabled due to mistake or misidentification of the material."
7. Consent to Jurisdiction:
Copy and paste the following:
"I consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which my address is located, or if outside the United States, I consent to the jurisdiction of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. I will accept service of process from the party who submitted the original DMCA notice or their agent."
8. Signature:
Type your full name as your electronic signature:
[Your full name]Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]
📬 Where to Send It
Email your completed counter-notice to:
Bryan Caplovitz, DMCA Agent
📧 bryan@speakermatch.com
📞 +1 (512) 372‑8768
⚠️ Important Notes
Your counter-notice must be complete and accurate to be valid.
Once received, we’ll forward it to the original complainant.
If they don’t notify us within 10 business days that they’ve filed a court action, we may restore the content.