Removal of Nonconsensual Intimate Visual Depictions Information Page

Notice and Takedown Process Pursuant to the TAKE IT DOWN Act (Pub. L. 119-12)

Introduction

StreamYard is committed to protecting individuals from the nonconsensual publication of intimate visual depictions, including AI-generated or digitally altered images known as deepfakes. This page explains how to report such content and request its removal from our platform.

Who can submit a request

You may submit a removal request if you are:

  • The individual depicted in the content; or
  • A person authorized to act on behalf of the individual depicted (e.g., a parent, legal guardian, or legal representative).

How to submit a removal request

Your request must be submitted in writing and must include all of the following:

  1. Your signature — a physical or electronic signature of the individual depicted, or of the authorized person acting on their behalf.
  2. Identification and location of the content — a description of, and information reasonably sufficient for StreamYard to locate the intimate visual depiction you are requesting be removed (e.g., URL, screenshot, or other identifying details).
  3. Good faith statement — a brief statement that you have a good faith belief that the depiction was published without the consent of the individual depicted, including any relevant information that may help us verify that the content was published without consent.
  4. Contact information — information sufficient to enableStreamYard to contact you (e.g., email address or phone number).

Incomplete requests may delay processing. Please ensure all four elements above are included.

You can use our Reporting Form to submit your request.

What We Will Do

Upon receiving a valid removal request, StreamYard will:

  1. Remove the content as soon as possible, and no later than 48 hours after receiving the request.
  2. Make reasonable efforts to identify and remove any known identical copies of the depiction on our platform.

We will not be liable for removing content in good faith where the unlawful nature of the publication is apparent, even if the content is later determined to be lawful.

 

 

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