The sensitive nature of the content posted on OnlyFans may result in a catastrophic situation if images or videos of content creators are stolen, leaked, or even used in fraudulent schemes to steal money from fans.Ā
In this article, you will have a full overview of the removal of OnlyFans copyrighted material.
Who Owns the Content Posted on OnlyFans? – Copyright Rights vs. OnlyFans Policy
Launched in late December, OnlyFans rapidly gained worldwide popularity. More than 70% of the content posted on the website has intimate nature, which means many content creators expose themselves to a select audience of fans.
The fans pay to have access to the content, which allows content creators to rely on OnlyFans as a source of income. Web models, influencers, and other popular figures may earn profitable amounts depending on the number of fans willing to put down the money to consume it.
When a content creator opens an account on OnlyFans, the website has a limited license to reproduce that content to the website’s users. The platform only has a “license under all content to perform any act restricted by any intellectual property rights.”Ā
The website’s Terms of Service expressly prohibit users from:
- Violating the privacy of content creators
- Violating the intellectual property rights of content creators, including copyrights, trademarks, goodwill, and confidential informationĀ
If a user unlawfully misappropriates OnlyFans content by screenshotting or recording without authorization, it is a violation of the platform’s terms. If the content is distributed or reproduced elsewhere, the consequences for the infringer may escalate further.
A violation of OnlyFans terms results in the infringer’s ban from the website. In certain cases, all the material stolen must be returned or destroyed. In most cases, these remedies are not sufficient for a content creator who has been a victim of a leak or a fake profile.
In addition to financial loss, it may result in emotional distress and psychological impact. Depending on the infringer’s intention, the victim and fans may be subjected to blackmail or fraudulent schemes.
OnlyFans Copyrighted Content Removal – A Realistic Overview
If you have an account on OnlyFans, it is fundamental to assess your strategy to protect the content posted on the website and what the consequences would be if someone decided to leak that content.
The first step is to consult with an expert attorney to identify whether it is possible to copyright the material. All content (i.e., videos, images, etc.) registered with the US Copyright Office Database have explicit public notice of copyright.
Registered copyrights enjoy added protection if the violation requires you to file a lawsuit in court. Before taking legal action, the first step is to send a DMCA takedown notice to the infringing party to compel the removal of the content.
Please note that not only registered copyrighted materials can be removed from the internet. As long as you are the legal owner of the content and it has been unlawfully posted by someone else, it is possible to send a DMCA notice.
If the perpetrator decides not to remove the content upon request, you can file a civil or criminal lawsuit against the infringing party. Common grounds for litigation include the infliction of emotional distress, misappropriation, invasion of privacy, intrusion, and copyright infringement.Ā
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