DMCA & Takedown Policy

Last updated: May 16, 2026

1. Our Commitment

Only Whales respects the intellectual property rights of others and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512). We will promptly remove material that is properly notified as infringing and will terminate the accounts of repeat infringers.

2. Filing a DMCA Notice

If you believe content on Only Whales infringes your copyright, send a written notice to our designated agent containing all of the following:

• Your physical or electronic signature.
• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed.
• The URL or other location of the allegedly infringing material on Only Whales, sufficient for us to locate it.
• Your contact information (name, address, phone, email).
• A statement made in good faith that the use is not authorised by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are the owner or authorised to act on the owner's behalf.

3. Designated Agent

4. Non-Consensual Imagery & Right-of-Publicity Takedowns

If you appear in (or are identifiable in) content posted without your consent — including non-consensual intimate imagery or unauthorised use of your name, likeness, or voice — email takedown@onlywhalesapp.com with a description of the content, its URL, and proof of identity. We action verified requests within 24 hours.

5. Counter-Notice

If your content was removed and you believe the removal was a mistake or misidentification, you may send a counter-notice to the DMCA agent above, containing the elements required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(3).

6. Repeat Infringers

Accounts that are the subject of repeated valid infringement notices will be terminated in accordance with our Terms of Service.

7. False Claims

Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material is infringing — or was removed by mistake — may be liable for damages.