Laws for subscription platform creators.

DMCA & Copyright for Subscription Creators

Your content is protected by copyright the moment you create it — no registration required. Every photo, video, and written post you publish on OnlyFans, Fansly, or any other platform is your intellectual property under 17 U.S.C. § 102. The platform hosts it; you own it.

To file a DMCA takedown: (1) Identify the infringing URL. (2) Look up the platform's designated DMCA agent at copyright.gov/dmca-directory. (3) Write a compliant notice — identify your original work, the infringing URL, your good-faith belief statement, and a perjury declaration affirming you are the copyright owner or authorized agent. (4) Send to the DMCA agent by email. Platforms must act expeditiously — most major platforms respond within 24–72 hours.

OnlyFans DMCA submissions go to legal@onlyfans.com or through their dedicated DMCA portal. Fansly has a dedicated IP team accessible at support@fansly.com — their response times are consistently faster than OnlyFans. For content stolen to social platforms like Reddit, Twitter/X, or Instagram, each has its own DMCA intake form listed at copyright.gov/dmca-directory.

After a takedown is processed, the infringer can file a counter-notice disputing your claim. If they do, the platform must wait 10–14 business days before restoring the content — giving you time to file a lawsuit if the infringement is worth pursuing. Missing that window allows restoration. The TAKE IT DOWN Act (2025) provides a parallel pathway specifically for intimate content posted without consent, with a faster 48-hour removal requirement.