DMCA Policy for Evidence Decode

Last Updated: December 16, 2025

Evidence Decode respects the intellectual property rights of others and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). We expect our users and contributors to do the same.

1. Content & Fair Use Disclaimer

Our website publishes news reports, commentary, and analysis regarding law enforcement activities. Much of the content found on Evidence Decode (including police bodycam footage, dashcam videos, and 911 calls) is obtained through Public Records requests (FOIA) and is considered in the public domain.

Furthermore, our use of copyrighted material constitutes a ‘Fair Use’ as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. Our content is transformative, educational, and intended for the purpose of news reporting and criticism.

2. DMCA Takedown Notice

If you are a copyright owner or an agent thereof and believe that any content on this website infringes upon your copyrights, you may submit a notification pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”).

To file a valid DMCA Takedown Notice, you must provide the following information in writing:

  1. Identification of the work: A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed.
  2. Location of the material: A direct link (URL) to the specific page on Evidence Decode where the material is located.
  3. Contact Information: Your address, telephone number, and email address.
  4. Statement of Good Faith: A statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
  5. Statement of Accuracy: A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner.
  6. Signature: A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized person.

3. Where to Send the Notice

Please send all DMCA takedown notices to our Designated Agent via email:

  • Email: realworldpolice5team@gmail.com
  • Subject Line: DMCA Takedown Request – [Insert Website URL]

4. Counter-Notification

If you believe that your content was removed by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification. We will review your claim and may restore the content if it qualifies under Fair Use or Public Domain laws.

5. Warning

Please note that under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity is infringing may be subject to liability for damages.