❓ What Is a Counter-Notification?
A counter-notification is a legal response that tells the platform and the original claimant that:
You believe the content is not infringing
You request that the content be restored
📬 What Should Your Counter-Notification Include?
Your statement must contain the following details:
Your full legal name
Your physical address and a method of contact (phone or email)
A clear description of the removed content, including where it was before removal
A sworn statement like this:
“I have a good faith belief that the content was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.”
⚖️ A clause saying you consent to the jurisdiction of your local court (or a U.S. court, if applicable)
✍️ Your signature, physical or digital
📤 Where Do You Send It?
You should send the counter-notification to:
The platform that removed the content (e.g. YouTube, Spotify, Apple)
Or via your official distributor, such as UMW Recordings, Inc., if they manage your distribution
🕒 What Happens Next?
Once the platform receives your counter-notice:
The original claimant has 14 business days to file a lawsuit if they stand by their claim
If they don’t, the platform may restore your content after that period ⏳
📌 Summary:
🔍 Step | 🧾 What’s Required |
Submit a counter-notification | Full name, address, description, sworn statement, consent to jurisdiction, signature ✍️ |
Send it to | The platform or your distributor 📬 |
Outcome | Content may be restored after 14 days if no legal action is taken ⚖️🎶 |