DMCA & Content Removal Policy

Last updated: December 2025
Website: https://www.ratemybark.com

Important: RateMyBark is a fun, user-supported project where dog images may be uploaded, shared, or sourced from the public domain. If you believe your copyrighted work appears on this site without permission, we will remove it promptly.

1. Introduction

RateMyBark.com respects the intellectual property rights of others and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe that content on this website infringes your copyright, you may request its removal.

2. How to Submit a Removal Request

To request removal of copyrighted content, send a clear DMCA notice to us including the required information below. We will review your request and remove or disable the material if the claim is valid.

3. What Your Notice Must Include

Your DMCA notice must contain:

Your full legal name
Your contact email address
A direct link to the infringing content on RateMyBark
A description of the copyrighted work you believe is infringed
A good-faith statement that the use is not authorised by the copyright owner
A statement that the information in your notice is accurate
A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorised to act on behalf of the copyright owner

You may optionally include:

Your mailing address
A link to the original copyrighted work for comparison

4. Send Your DMCA Notice To

Email: support@ratemybark.com
Subject line: DMCA Takedown Request

5. False Claims

Submitting false or misleading DMCA notices can result in legal liability. Please ensure your claim is accurate before submitting.

6. Counter-Notifications

If your content was removed due to a DMCA notice and you believe the removal was in error, you may submit a counter-notification. The counter-notice must contain:

Your name and contact information
A clear identification of the content removed
A statement under penalty of perjury that the content was removed by mistake or misidentification
Your consent to the jurisdiction of appropriate courts

Upon receiving a valid counter-notification, we may reinstate the content unless the original complainant files legal action.

7. Good-Faith Removal (Non-DMCA)

If you are not the copyright owner but believe an image violates privacy, is inappropriate, or should be removed for another reason, we will review the request and, where appropriate, remove the content in good faith without requiring a formal DMCA notice.

8. Contact

For all content-related concerns, copyright issues, or removal requests, contact:

Email: support@ratemybark.com
Website: https://www.ratemybark.com