Legal
Counter-Notification
If your content was removed due to a copyright complaint and you believe it was a mistake, you can file a counter-notice to have it restored. All fields marked with * are required.
What Happens After You Submit
You submit counter-notice
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We forward it to the complainant
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Complainant has 10-14 days to file lawsuit
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No lawsuit filed
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Content restored
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Lawsuit filed
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Content stays removed
Important Notes
Legal Consequences
By submitting a counter-notice, you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal Court of Canada and agree to accept service of process. If the complainant files a lawsuit against you, you are responsible for your own legal defense.
Timeline
After we forward your counter-notice to the complainant, they have 10-14 business days to notify us of a filed lawsuit. If no lawsuit is filed within that period, we will restore your content. If a lawsuit is filed, your content will remain removed and the matter will proceed in court.