📌 Introduction
Every day, creators discover that their content is circulating on TikTok… without their permission.
The platform is flooded with reposted, remixed, or stolen videos, often for commercial or viral purposes—without any credit. Fortunately, TikTok allows you to report this type of violation via a DMCA takedown request.
In this guide, you'll learn:
- What qualifies as an infringement on TikTok
- How to file a DMCA complaint step by step
- What to do in case of denial or counter-notice
- How to automate protection of your content
⚖️ What counts as an infringement on TikTok?
According to TikTok's Intellectual Property Policy, any unauthorized use of protected content can be removed.
This includes:
- Full videos or excerpts
- Music, audio or voice clips
- Images or photos included in a video
- Texts, scripts, or conversations
🟡 Exceptions: Fair Use
Some uses may be considered legal under "fair use":
- Parody, critique, or commentary
- Reaction videos or "duets" that transform the content
- Remixes or mashups that add significant value
💡 Tip: If the content is significantly transformed, it might not be removed.
🛠️ Prepare your DMCA request on TikTok
Before sending your complaint, gather all necessary materials.
✅ What to prepare:
- Link to your original content (e.g., OnlyFans, YouTube, etc.)
- Link to the infringing TikTok video
- Screenshots of both contents showing username + visible date
- Copyright certificate (if available)
- Written authorization if you're acting on behalf of a creator
📁 Keep all this in a folder in case of reuse or counterclaims.
📝 How to file a DMCA complaint on TikTok
Step 1 – Access the official form
You’ll be asked to verify your email address before accessing the full form.
🧩 Step 2 – Select the type of infringement
After verifying your email, you’ll land on a page asking what issue you're reporting.
From the dropdown menu, select:
I want to report a potential copyright infringement in content generated by a user
Once selected, the full form will be displayed.
Step 3 – Fill out the form
1. Contact Information
Enter your name, mailing address, email, and phone number.
2. Copyright Ownership
Here, specify the type of content, the source, and upload proof of ownership.
- Type of protected work: Video, music, image, audio, logo, other
- Source: My TikTok account, account I represent, or content outside TikTok (e.g., OnlyFans)
- Proof: Screenshot, copyright certificate, license, or authorization
3. Content to report
Paste the direct link to the TikTok video that stole your content.
4. Additional Information
Add screenshots, publication dates, or other useful context.
5. Declaration and Signature
Tick the legal statements and add your electronic signature.
Step 4 – Submit and monitor
After submission:
- You’ll receive a confirmation email
- TikTok will review your request within 72 hours
- Watch your inbox for any additional info requests
🔁 What happens next?
✅ If your request is approved
- The video is removed
- The violating account is notified
- Your contact info will be shared with them
❌ If a counter-notice is filed
The account may try to justify the use (e.g., parody, critique).
If successful, the video may be reinstated.
👉 In this case, resubmit a request with more evidence or seek legal action.
❌ If your request is denied
This usually means:
- Insufficient proof
- Content falls under fair use
You can revise and resubmit an improved version of your complaint.
⚠️ Common mistakes to avoid
- ❌ Failing to provide clear proof of ownership
- ❌ Incomplete or vague form
- ❌ Reporting content that is legally reused (fair use)
✅ Review your submission carefully to maximize approval chances.
🔄 What if the content gets reposted?
TikTok makes it easy to duplicate content (duet, remix, etc).
Even after takedown, your video might resurface elsewhere.
👉 To prevent this, monitor reposts regularly.
Even better: use an automatic detection tool like SuppressLeak.
🤖 SuppressLeak: your automated DMCA protection
SuppressLeak helps creators:
- 🛰️ Automatically detect stolen videos on TikTok
- 🧾 Generate and send DMCA complaints automatically
- 📊 Track requests via a clear dashboard
- 🔐 Handle repeat offenders and bypass attempts
- ⏱️ Get removals in 24–72h
🎯 No need to check every day — we’ve got you covered.
✅ Conclusion
Removing stolen content from TikTok takes time, especially if you’re facing frequent reposts.
Follow this guide to take back control.
And if you want faster, more powerful protection: we can do it for you.
