Understanding the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
What the DMCA is, how notice-and-takedown works, and how to report music distributed through DistroVibe without your permission.
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is a United States copyright law designed to protect digital intellectual property and combat online copyright infringement. It establishes legal frameworks regarding the unauthorized reproduction, distribution, and access circumvention of copyrighted works, including music, audio masters, video assets, and software.
Under the DMCA, service providers and digital platforms operate a notice-and-takedown system that allows copyright holders to report unauthorized uses of their material and have them removed. The person whose content was removed can respond with a counter-notification if they believe the removal was a mistake.
Reporting Unauthorized Distribution of Your Music
DistroVibe has zero tolerance for catalog infringement, unauthorized re-uploads, and audio piracy.
If someone has distributed your original music through DistroVibe without your legal authorization:
Check our dedicated guide: Someone Else Distributed My Music. What Can I Do?
Or submit a formal takedown notice using our online DMCA Notice Form at distrovibe.com/dmca, or email our designated DMCA agent at legal@distrovibe.com with your proof of ownership and links to the infringing release.
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