Shutterstock DMCA Take Down Notice Template

Here is the template that I use to send to Shutterstock to get them to take my photos uploaded by others off the site.

Pursuant to 17 USC 512(c)(3)(A), this communication serves as a statement that:


  1. The original photos, to which I own the copyrights, can be found at: ENTER LINK TO WHERE YOU ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED HERE

  2. The unauthorized and infringing photos can be found at:

    ENTER LINKS TO PHOTOS ON SHUTTERSTOCK HERE

  3. I have a good faith belief that the use of this material in such a fashion is not authorized by the copyright holder, the copyright holder's agent, or the law;

  4. Under penalty of perjury in a United States court of law, I state that the information contained in this notification is accurate, and that I am authorized to act on the behalf of the exclusive rights holder for the material in question;

  5. I may be contacted by the following methods: 

    ENTER EMAIL HERE

    ENTER PHONE NUMBER HERE

    ENTER POSTAL ADDRESS HERE

I hereby request that you remove or disable access to this material as it appears on Shutterstock in as expedient a fashion as possible. Thank you.

Regards,

James Wheeler


Below is a video where I show how to find if you photos have been uploaded to Shutterstock and how to use this email template.