How to Remove Your Stolen Content from the Internet

If you’ve discovered your adult content has been posted without your permission, you’re definitely not alone — and you’re not powerless either. Every day, creators just like you find their premium content leaked on websites they never consented to. It’s frustrating, violating, and can feel overwhelming. But the good news is you can fight back, and tools like the DMCA help you do exactly that.

What is the DMCA and Why It Matters

The DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) is a law that gives content creators the right to request the removal of unauthorized use of their work online. If someone has stolen your videos or images and posted them without permission, you have the legal right to send a DMCA takedown notice to the site hosting it — and most sites are required to comply.

How to Start the Takedown Process

Here are the typical steps to removing stolen content:

1. Find the Stolen Content
   If you’re unsure where your content might be leaking, you can use a free scan tool like the one at StormDMCA’s free leak scan. It quickly checks for duplicates of your content across the internet.
2. Document Everything
   Take screenshots of the stolen material, including the URL and timestamps. This evidence can help support your DMCA claim and make your case stronger.
3. Identify the Hosting Provider
   You can use tools like WHOIS or services such as Hosting Checker to find out where the site is hosted. This is important because DMCA notices usually go to the host, not the site owner.
4. Send a DMCA Notice
   You’ll need to include specific information in your takedown request — like your legal name, your copyrighted content’s location, and proof of ownership. If this sounds too technical or risky, that’s where a service like StormDMCA can step in and do it confidentially on your behalf.

Why Speed Matters

The longer your stolen content stays online, the more eyes it gets — and that can seriously impact your income and reputation. Acting quickly not only protects your brand but also sends a message to people thinking they can steal your work without consequences.

Tips to Protect Yourself Going Forward

• Watermark your content with a unique mark so you can track leaks more easily.
• Use services that monitor for future leaks so you don’t always have to search manually.
• Keep a content archive so you can prove ownership if needed.

Need Help Now?

If dealing with stolen content feels like too much to handle alone, you don’t have to. At StormDMCA, we specialize in helping adult creators protect their work and their privacy — with no judgment and no exposure. And if you’re not sure where to begin, try our free content scan to see what’s out there.

You’ve worked hard to build your brand. No one has the right to steal it. Take back control today.