Take It Down Act for Adult Creators. The 48-Hour Takedown Guide

What “Take It Down” Means in 2025 (and what it doesn’t)

Programs vs. laws: definitions, eligibility, scope

By 2025, “Take It Down” refers to both a tool and a growing set of policies targeting explicit material shared without consent. One core example is the Take It Down program run by NCMEC (National Center for Missing & Exploited Children), which allows people under 18 in an image (or under 18 when it was made) to submit a content “hash” for removal from partnered platforms.

However, this program doesn’t protect adult creators over 18—the vast majority of OnlyFans and clip site users. For adults, your takedown path relies mostly on:

• DMCA takedown notices (for copyright-protected content)
• NCII (non-consensual intimate imagery) reports when applicable
• Private removal tools available through services like StormDMCA

How this differs from DMCA and “non-consensual intimate imagery” (NCII) pathways

The “Take It Down” name is often confused with the DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act), which allows copyright holders to request a platform remove their content. DMCA protects copyrighted works—like your self-shot videos or originals with clear proof of authorship. NCII routes, on the other hand, cover leaked private content shared without consent, even if you’re not the photographer. Each has its use:

• DMCA: Best for leaked videos, stolen subscriber clips, piracy sites
• NCII: Best for revenge porn, hacked devices, hidden webcam captures

What counts as a deepfake vs. a leaked original

A deepfake is synthetic content (usually AI-generated) that misuses your face, likeness, or voice. These increasingly realistic fakes may not violate copyright—but many platforms treat them as impersonation or NCII under recent policies. Leaked originals (like your actual OnlyFans videos) are clearly protected by DMCA or NCII law. Know which applies when submitting.

The 48-Hour Removal Game Plan (Step-by-Step)

Evidence to gather (hashes, URLs, timestamps, proof of ownership)

Before any takedown, gather:

• Direct URLs to offending content (not just homepage)
• Full screenshots showing the URL, video/image, and timestamp
• Your original copy of the content (with creation date, if possible)
• Any model release, watermark, or metadata that proves ownership
• Hashes (SHA-256) for faster platform processing—some support it

Run a free leak scan to quickly surface mirror uploads and duplicates.

Priority order: platforms → hosts/CDNs → search → mirrors

1. Start with the platform. Use their official abuse/DMCA/NCII reporting form.
2. Next, the host. Use WHOIS or domain tools to reach the CDN or server provider.
3. Then search engines. Submit a removal request to Google and Bing.
4. Finally, attack mirrors. Many repost sites rely on the same host or source link. Bundle them where possible.

Template notices (DMCA, NCII report, repeat-infringer escalation)

Here’s a basic DMCA notice you can adapt:

To: [Platform Legal Contact or Abuse Email]
Subject: DMCA Takedown — Unauthorized Use of Copyrighted Content

I, [Your Name / Stage Name], am the copyright owner of the content listed below. This material has been posted and distributed without my consent.

Links to infringing material:
[Paste full URLs here]

Description of the original material:
[Describe clip/photo plus any watermark, filename, platform ID]

I have a good faith belief the use of this material is not authorized. I swear under penalty of perjury the above is accurate.

Full legal name: [Your Name]
Contact email: [Your Email]
Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]
Signature: [Typed name is okay]

For NCII reports, look for platform-specific submission tools—many now offer them in abuse portals.

Fast-Track Tips That Actually Save Hours

Pre-built notice packets (ID, studio name, model releases)

Keep a pre-built digital packet ready to go. Include scans of ID (optional, redact as needed), stage name verification (like a public link to your profile), and any model releases or signed docs proving ownership or rights to the content.

Bulk link spreadsheets + hash lists

Create a single spreadsheet with columns for:

• Offending URL
• File type (image, clip)
• Source platform
• Date discovered
• Status (sent, removed, pending)

Some services also allow you to submit hash lists—especially for image-based content. These are file “fingerprints” platforms use to auto-detect reposts.

When and how to demand mirror purges

If a platform removes your content, many mirrors still host copies. Use language like:

“Under the hosting provider’s repeat infringer policy, we request that this content and its related mirrors—identified via the original hash and title—be purged, including variants hosted under subdomains or alternate file names.”

Persistence matters. Re-send if mirrored content resurfaces.

Edge Cases & Limits

Voluntary mirror sites, offshore hosts, dead WHOIS

Some piracy or “tube” sites operate offshore or under fake WHOIS details. If emails bounce or there’s no abuse contact, try:

• Submitting to the CDN (often Cloudflare)
• Filing a Google deindex request
• Using a content protection service to escalate repeatedly

When to escalate to counsel or law enforcement

If the content includes threats, blackmail, or you’re underage in the material, consider reporting to cybercrime units or consulting a lawyer. Documentation matters—log everything. StormDMCA can advise when legal escalation is the right call.

Creator Checklist & Downloadables

Copy-paste notice templates (DMCA + NCII)

You’ll receive these and more in our free kit:

• DMCA notice (editable)
• NCII report language
• Mirror takedown add-ons

Evidence log sheet (link/host/status/date)

Track progress across dozens of links in one place. Download our spreadsheet to record:

• URLs + platform
• Removal sent? Y/N + Date
• Response received
• Follow-up needed?

“48-Hour Playbook” one-pager PDF

Need to act fast? Print or save our one-pager: DMCA/NCII checklist, link priorities, contact tracking table, and notice examples all in one.

Get our 48-Hour Removal Kit

This article is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.

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