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Copyright & DMCA Policy

Last updated: June 5, 2026

CanSo hosts music, merchandise, and content uploaded by independent artists. We respect copyright and respond to valid notices under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), 17 U.S.C. § 512. This page explains how to report infringement, how the uploader can respond, and what happens to accounts that repeatedly infringe.

Reporting infringement (takedown notice)

If you own a copyright — or are authorized to act for the owner — and believe content on CanSo infringes it, the fastest way to notify us is our DMCA takedown form below. It collects everything a valid notice needs and routes it straight to our copyright team.

To be effective under § 512(c)(3), a notice must include all of the following. Our form walks you through each one:

  • Your physical or electronic signature, as the owner or an authorized agent.
  • Identification of the copyrighted work you say has been infringed.
  • Identification of the infringing material and enough information for us to locate it — ideally the exact URL on CanSo.
  • Your contact information: name, mailing address, telephone number, and email.
  • A statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
  • A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and that you are the owner or authorized to act on the owner's behalf.

Designated agent

CanSo's designated agent for receiving copyright notices can be reached at support@canso.mewith the subject line “DMCA Notice.” The takedown form below remains the preferred channel because it captures the required elements above; email is provided as an alternative for agents who must serve a notice directly.

What happens after you file

We review each notice. When a notice is valid and complete, we will remove or disable access to the identified material expeditiously and notify the affected user, forwarding them a copy of your notice (including your contact details, as the DMCA requires) so they can respond. We may remove content while we investigate. We do not adjudicate ownership disputes — we act on the notices and counter-notices we receive.

Counter-notification

If your content was removed and you believe that was a mistake or misidentification, you may send a counter-notification under § 512(g). It must include:

  • Your physical or electronic signature.
  • Identification of the material that was removed and the location where it appeared before removal.
  • A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you have a good-faith belief the material was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification.
  • Your name, address, and telephone number, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal district court for your judicial district (or, if outside the U.S., the district where CanSo may be found), and that you will accept service of process from the party who filed the original notice.

Send counter-notifications to support@canso.me. If we receive a valid counter-notice, we may restore the material in 10 to 14 business days unless the original claimant notifies us that they have filed a court action seeking to keep the content down.

Repeat-infringer policy

In accordance with § 512(i), CanSo will, in appropriate circumstances, suspend or terminate the accounts of users who are repeat infringers. Artists who upload work they do not have the rights to distribute risk losing their storefront.

Misrepresentations

Under § 512(f), anyone who knowingly materially misrepresents that material is infringing — or that it was removed by mistake — may be liable for damages, including costs and attorneys' fees. Filing a false notice or counter-notice is not without consequence; please consider fair use and your own rights before submitting either.

For artists on CanSo

If someone is distributing your music without permission — here or elsewhere — the same takedown form below is your channel to report it. For broader guidance on registering and protecting your work, see your dashboard resources or reach us through the contact page.

This page is informational and not legal advice. For questions about your specific situation, consult an attorney.

File a takedown notice

Complete every required field below. We use this information to assess the notice and, where valid, to act on it and forward a copy to the affected user as the DMCA requires.

Important notice

Filing a DMCA takedown notice is a legal process. False claims may result in liability for damages. Before proceeding, please ensure:

  • You are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf
  • The content genuinely infringes on your copyrighted work
  • You have considered fair use before filing
Claimant information
Your contact information as the copyright owner or authorized agent
Original copyrighted work
Describe the work that you claim has been infringed
Infringing content
Identify the content on CanSo that infringes your copyright
Required declarations
You must confirm the following statements under penalty of perjury
Electronic signature
Type your full name as your electronic signature

By typing your name, you agree that this constitutes your electronic signature for this DMCA takedown notice.