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Hosting DMCA ignoring FAQ
DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) is a law that protects copyrighted content, such as movies, music, software, and books.
DMCA-ignored hosting means that we do not act on DMCA complaints in specific locations. However, not all locations support ignoring DMCA, and you must verify if your hosting location qualifies before purchasing.
Yes, we ignore DMCA complaints in specific locations. If your hosting is in a DMCA-ignored location, any DMCA complaints will be disregarded, and your service will not be suspended. However, in rare cases, the data center may request action on a report, in which case we will notify you to remove the specific URL.
- DMCA-Ignored Locations: No, we do not suspend services for DMCA complaints in these locations. Even if the data center forwards a report, you will only be asked to remove the specific infringing URL. Your service will not be suspended.
-DMCA-Enforced Locations: Yes, if DMCA applies to your location, you must remove the infringing content. If you fail to do so, your service may be suspended.
We have a list of DMCA-ignored locations, which you can check <a href="https://yottasrc.com/cpanel-hosting-dmca-ignored/" target="blank"></a>. If your location is on this list, DMCA complaints will be ignored, and your service will not be suspended for any DMCA-related issues.
- In DMCA-ignored locations, this is extremely rare. However, if the data center forwards a report, we will notify you and request the removal of the specific URL. This does not affect your entire service.
- In DMCA-enforced locations, you must remove the infringing content immediately to avoid service suspension.
In very rare cases, the data center might forward a complaint, but even then, we will only ask you to remove the specific URL. There will be no account suspension for DMCA-related reports in DMCA-ignored locations.
DMCA applies to copyrighted materials, including:
- Movies
- Music
- Software
- Books
If your hosting is in a DMCA-ignored location, complaints related to these materials will not be enforced.
If your server is in a DMCA-ignored location, DMCA complaints will not be acted upon, meaning you can host copyrighted content at your own discretion. However, this does not apply to DMCA-enforced locations, where complaints must be addressed.
No. While DMCA complaints are ignored in specific locations, phishing, banking scams, investment fraud, and malware distribution are strictly prohibited. These activities will lead to immediate service suspension without refund, regardless of location.
For DMCA-related complaints: No, your service will not be suspended.
For phishing, scams, malware, or illegal activities: Yes, your service will be suspended immediately.
You do not need to take any action, as DMCA complaints are ignored in these locations. If the data center forwards a report (which is rare), we will inform you and ask you to remove only the specific URL. Your service will not be suspended.