DMCA Policy
Last Updated: December 2025
Important: MovieDrive respects intellectual property rights and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). We do not host, stream, or distribute copyrighted content.
1. Our Commitment to Copyright Protection
MovieDrive is committed to protecting intellectual property rights and complying with copyright law. Our platform operates as:
- A movie information database and review platform
- A streaming guide that directs users to licensed platforms only
- An educational resource about cinema and filmmaking
- A community platform for legitimate movie discussions
2. What We Do NOT Do
- Host, stream, or distribute copyrighted movies or TV shows
- Provide direct links to pirated content
- Store copyrighted video files on our servers
- Facilitate illegal downloading or streaming
3. What We Do
- Provide factual information about movies (cast, plot, reviews)
- Direct users to legitimate streaming platforms (Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc.)
- Offer educational content about filmmaking and cinema
- Host user-generated reviews and discussions
4. DMCA Takedown Procedure
If you believe that content on MovieDrive infringes your copyright, please provide our DMCA agent with the following information:
Required Information for DMCA Notice:
- Your physical or electronic signature
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
- Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and its location on our site
- Your contact information (address, phone number, email)
- A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
- A statement that the information is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
5. Counter-Notification Procedure
If you believe that content was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification containing:
- Your physical or electronic signature
- Identification of the material and its location before removal
- A statement under penalty of perjury that the material was removed by mistake
- Your contact information and consent to jurisdiction
6. Repeat Infringer Policy
MovieDrive has a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, accounts of users who are repeat infringers of copyright.
7. Safe Harbor
MovieDrive operates under the safe harbor provisions of the DMCA. We respond promptly to valid takedown notices and maintain this policy to ensure compliance with copyright law.
DMCA Agent Contact Information
Send DMCA notices to our designated agent:
DMCA Agent: MovieDrive Legal Team
Email: [email protected]
Address: MovieDrive DMCA Agent
Legal Department
Phone: Available upon request
Response Time: We respond to valid DMCA notices within 24-48 hours
Note on Fair Use
MovieDrive may include limited excerpts of copyrighted material for purposes of criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, or research, which may constitute fair use under copyright law. We evaluate all content carefully to ensure compliance with fair use principles.