GIFSEC (https://gifsec.com) publishes collections of animated GIFs. Many of the GIFs and other media shown on the site were created by third parties. GIFSEC does not claim ownership of that third-party media. If you believe material on the site infringes your copyright, this page explains how to ask us to review and remove it, and how someone can respond if their material is removed.
This page is written in plain language to help you send a complete request. It is a general description of the process and is not legal advice.
How to report copyrighted material
If you own the copyright in material shown on GIFSEC (or you are authorized to act for the owner) and you believe it is being used without permission, send us a written notice by email.
Send copyright notices to: justine (at) upandtotheright dot com.
What to include in a takedown notice
To help us act on your request quickly, please include all of the following:
- Identification of the copyrighted work you say has been infringed (for example, a description of the original GIF, image, or other work, or a link to where it appears officially).
- Identification of the specific material on GIFSEC you are asking us to remove, including the exact page URL(s) where it appears so we can find it.
- Your contact details so we can reach you — name, email address, and, if you wish, a mailing address and phone number.
- 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.
- A statement that the information in your notice is accurate, and that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on the owner’s behalf.
- Your physical or electronic signature.
Notices that leave out this information may be delayed while we ask you for the missing details.
Counter-notification
If your material was removed or disabled and you believe that was a mistake — for example, because you hold the rights, or the use is otherwise permitted — you may send a counter-notification. Please include:
- Identification of the material that was removed and the location (URL) where it appeared before removal.
- Your name, email address, and contact details.
- A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you have a good-faith belief the material was removed or disabled as a result of a mistake or misidentification.
- A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction, and that you will accept service of process from the party who filed the original notice (or their agent).
- Your physical or electronic signature.
Misrepresentation
Please send notices and counter-notifications only in good faith. Knowingly making a material misrepresentation — for example, claiming that material is infringing when it is not, or claiming that removed material was taken down by mistake when it was not — can carry legal consequences, including liability for damages and costs. If you are unsure whether you hold the rights, consider seeking legal advice before sending a notice.
What happens after we receive a notice
We review copyright notices that are sent to the correct address and that include the information listed above. This page does not promise a specific response time.
Trademark, privacy, and other (non-copyright) concerns
This page is only for copyright matters. For trademark issues, privacy concerns, or other complaints that are not about copyright, please use the general contact address published on our Contact page (justine (at) upandtotheright dot com) and describe your concern.