DMCA Policy

Digital Millennium Copyright Act Compliance

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Last Updated: January 21, 2026

Our Commitment to Copyright Protection

Batoto respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and have implemented procedures to respond to claims of copyright infringement.

Copyright Infringement Notification

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied and is accessible on our platform in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice to our designated copyright agent.

Required Information for DMCA Notice

To be effective, your DMCA notice must include the following information:

1

Identification of Copyrighted Work

A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed, or if multiple works are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works.

2

Identification of Infringing Material

Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing, including the URL(s) or other specific location on our platform where the material is located.

3

Contact Information

Your name, address, telephone number, and email address.

4

Good Faith Statement

A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.

5

Accuracy Statement

A statement that the information in the notification is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

6

Physical or Electronic Signature

Your physical or electronic signature (or that of the person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner).

How to Submit a DMCA Notice

Email Submission

Send your DMCA notice to our designated copyright agent:

Email: copyright@bbato.com

Subject Line: DMCA Takedown Notice

Online Form

Use our contact form with "Copyright Issues" as the subject:

Submit via Contact Form

Postal Mail

Send written notice to our registered agent:

Batoto Copyright Agent
Legal Department
[Address information available upon request]

Our Response Process

Receipt & Review

We receive your DMCA notice and verify it contains all required information.

Within 24 hours

Investigation

We investigate the claim and locate the allegedly infringing material on our platform.

24-48 hours

Content Removal

If the claim is valid, we remove or disable access to the infringing material.

Within 72 hours

Notification

We notify the user who posted the material and provide them with your DMCA notice.

After removal

Confirmation

We send you confirmation that the material has been removed or access disabled.

Within 5 business days

Counter-Notification Procedure

If you believe that your content was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification. Your counter-notification must include:

  • Your physical or electronic signature
  • Identification of the material that was removed and its location before removal
  • A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed by mistake or misidentification
  • Your name, address, and telephone number
  • A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of federal court in your district

Repeat Infringer Policy

Account Termination

We have a policy of terminating user accounts of repeat infringers in appropriate circumstances. This includes:

  • Users who receive multiple valid DMCA takedown notices
  • Users who repeatedly upload copyrighted content without authorization
  • Users who abuse our platform for copyright infringement

Determination Process

Our repeat infringer determination considers:

  • The number of DMCA notices received for a user's content
  • The validity and accuracy of those notices
  • Whether the user has filed valid counter-notifications
  • The user's overall compliance with our terms of service

Safe Harbor Compliance

Batoto complies with the safe harbor provisions of the DMCA. We:

No Knowledge

Do not have actual knowledge of infringing activity on our platform

Expeditious Removal

Act expeditiously to remove infringing material upon notification

No Financial Benefit

Do not receive financial benefit directly attributable to infringing activity

Repeat Infringers

Terminate accounts of users who are repeat infringers

False Claims Warning

Important Legal Notice

Please be aware that under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity is infringing may be subject to liability for damages. Do not make false claims.

Before submitting a DMCA notice, please ensure that:

  • You own the copyright or are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
  • You have identified the correct infringing material
  • Your claim is made in good faith

International Copyright

While the DMCA is US law, we respect copyright laws worldwide and will respond to valid copyright complaints from international copyright holders following similar procedures and requirements.

Contact Our Copyright Agent

Designated Copyright Agent

Name: Batoto Copyright Agent

Email: copyright@bbato.com

Response Time: 72 hours or less

Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM UTC

Tips for Faster Processing:

  • Include all required DMCA information
  • Provide specific URLs to infringing content
  • Use clear subject lines in emails
  • Attach supporting documentation when available
  • Respond promptly to any follow-up requests

This DMCA Policy was last updated on January 21, 2026.