DMCA Policy

AI Tool Ranker respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. This DMCA Policy outlines our procedures for handling copyright infringement claims under the United States Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512).

We are a U.S.-based company located in San Francisco, California, and fully comply with the safe harbor provisions of the DMCA.

Effective Date: November 12, 2025 Last Updated: November 12, 2025

Designated DMCA Agent

All copyright infringement notices must be sent to our Designated Agent:

Note: Do not send general support or other inquiries to this address. Only valid DMCA notices will be processed.

How to Submit a DMCA Takedown Notice

To file a valid copyright infringement claim, your notice must include all of the following:

1. Physical or Electronic Signature
   • A real or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent.
2. Identification of Copyrighted Work
   • Clear description of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed (e.g., “Original blog post titled ‘Best AI Writing Tools 2025’ published at example.com/post-123”).
3. Identification of Infringing Material
   • Exact URL(s) on aitoolranker.com where the material appears (e.g., https://aitoolranker.com/ai-writing-tools/jasper-review).
   • Screenshots are recommended but not required.
4. Your Contact Information
   • Full name
   • Mailing address
   • Telephone number
   • Email address
5. Good Faith Statement“I have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.”
6. Accuracy & Authority Statement“The information in this notice is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, I am the owner, or authorized to act on behalf of the owner, of the exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.”

Our Response Process

Upon receiving a complete and valid DMCA notice:

We remove or disable access to allegedly infringing material expeditiously—typically within 24–48 hours.

Counter-Notice Procedure

If you believe your content was wrongly removed, you may file a counter-notice.

Requirements for Counter-Notice

1. Your physical or electronic signature
2. Identification of the removed material and its original location
3. Statement under penalty of perjury:“I have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.”
4. Your name, address, phone number
5. Consent to jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the Northern District of California
6. Agreement to accept service of process from the claimant

Send Counter-Notice To:

Email: [email protected] Subject: DMCA Counter-Notice – [Original URL]

Counter-Notice Outcome

Repeat Infringer Policy

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for repeat copyright infringement.

• First violation: Warning + removal
• Second violation: 30-day suspension
• Third violation: Permanent account termination and IP ban

All user violations are logged in our internal system.

Misrepresentations Are Serious

Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who knowingly misrepresents that material is infringing may be liable for:

• Damages
• Attorneys’ fees
• Court costs

We report fraudulent claims to relevant authorities.

Fair Use & Educational Content

We support fair use (17 U.S.C. § 107) for:

• Criticism
• Commentary
• News reporting
• Teaching
• Research

Short excerpts, screenshots, or tool interfaces used for review purposes are generally considered fair use. However, final determination rests with the courts.

Questions?

Contact our DMCA Agent:

Email: [email protected] Mail: AI Tool Ranker Attn: DMCA Agent 548 Market Street #29463 San Francisco, CA 94104 United States

AI Tool Ranker San Francisco, CA Established: March 2024

Last updated: November 12, 2025