3. Escalation Notice
Free EUCD escalation template for contacting hosting providers and registrars when an EU platform ignores your copyright notice
Overview
This template is for escalating your EUCD copyright complaint to upstream service providers (hosting companies, domain registrars, or ISPs) when the EU-based website owner has failed to respond to your initial and follow-up notices.
Free to Use
This template is provided free of charge for your use. However, Adult Model Protection is not liable for any outcomes resulting from the use of this template. For complex cases or legal advice, please consult with an attorney.
Last Resort Before Legal Action
Escalation should only be used after exhausting direct communication with the website. You must have sent both an initial notice and a follow-up notice with no response. Escalation to a hosting provider can result in the entire website being taken offline.
When to Use This Template
Use this escalation notice when:
- You sent an initial EUCD notice 15+ business days ago
- You sent a follow-up notice 5+ business days ago
- The website owner has not responded or taken action
- Infringing content remains accessible
- All previous attempts are documented
Do NOT use if:
- You haven't sent both an initial notice and follow-up first
- The platform has responded (even if slowly) — give them time to act
- Content has been removed
Before You Send
Find the Hosting Provider
| Tool | URL |
|---|---|
| WhoIsHostingThis | whoishostingthis.com |
| ICANN WHOIS (domain registrar) | lookup.icann.org |
| RIPE NCC (EU IP lookup) | ripe.net |
Checklist
- ☐ Initial EUCD notice sent (15+ business days ago)
- ☐ Follow-up notice sent (5+ business days ago)
- ☐ All attempts documented with timestamps
- ☐ Content verified still live (fresh screenshots)
- ☐ Copies of all previous notices saved
- ☐ Hosting provider / registrar identified
- ☐ Their legal/copyright contact found
EUCD Escalation Notice Template
Copy and customize the template below. Replace all {placeholders} with actual information.
| Placeholder | Description |
|---|---|
{Current Date} | Today's date (e.g. 19 February 2026) |
{Hosting Provider / Domain Registrar Name} | Name of the hosting provider or domain registrar |
{Provider Legal Email} | Email address of the provider's legal/copyright contact |
{Provider Name} | Short name of the provider (used in salutation) |
{domain.com} | Domain of the infringing website |
{Your Full Name} | Your full legal name (copyright owner) |
{Initial Notice Date} | Date the original EUCD notice was sent |
{Follow-Up Notice Date} | Date the follow-up notice was sent |
{Copyright Agent Email} | Email the previous notices were sent to |
{Infringing URL 1} / {Infringing URL 2} | URLs of the infringing content |
{URL of your original authorized content} | URL where your original work can be verified |
Email Subject Line:
URGENT: Copyright Infringement Escalation (EUCD) - {domain.com} - Immediate Action RequiredEmail Body:
{Current Date}
Via Email: {Provider Legal Email}
{Hosting Provider / Domain Registrar Name}
c/o Legal/Copyright Department
Re: ESCALATION - Copyright Infringement Notice (Directive 2019/790/EU)
Infringing Website: {domain.com}
Previous Notices: {Initial Notice Date}, {Follow-Up Notice Date}
Dear Legal Representative for {Provider Name}:
I am writing to escalate a copyright infringement matter regarding a
website hosted on your service. The website owner has failed to respond
to two formal copyright notices submitted under the EU Copyright Directive
(Directive 2019/790/EU), and the infringing content remains fully
accessible.
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1. PRIOR NOTICE HISTORY
Initial Copyright Notice (EUCD):
Date Sent: {Initial Notice Date}
Sent To: {Copyright Agent Email}
Result: NO RESPONSE - Content remains live
Follow-Up Notice:
Date Sent: {Follow-Up Notice Date}
Sent To: {Copyright Agent Email}
Result: NO RESPONSE - Content remains live
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2. IDENTIFICATION OF COPYRIGHTED WORK
I am the copyright owner of the following original work(s):
- {Describe your copyrighted work: e.g., "Original video content featuring
myself, created and published on {Platform} on {Date}"}
My original work can be verified at:
- {URL of your original authorized content}
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3. LOCATION OF INFRINGING MATERIAL
The following infringing content remains fully accessible on the website
you host/provide services for:
- {Infringing URL 1} — ACTIVE as of {Current Date}
- {Infringing URL 2} — ACTIVE as of {Current Date}
Screenshots confirming the content remains live are attached.
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4. LEGAL BASIS FOR THIS ESCALATION
Under EU law, hosting providers may be held liable for infringing content
when they have been notified and fail to act expeditiously:
- EU Copyright Directive (Directive 2019/790/EU), Article 17
- EU InfoSoc Directive (Directive 2001/29/EC), Article 8(3)
- E-Commerce Directive (Directive 2000/31/EC), Article 14
Under Article 8(3) of the InfoSoc Directive, rights holders may apply to
courts for injunctions against intermediaries whose services are used to
infringe copyright.
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5. REQUEST FOR ACTION
I respectfully request that you:
1. Remove or disable access to the infringing content listed above
2. Notify the website operator of this copyright infringement
3. Provide written confirmation of the action taken within 5 business days
If no action is taken within 5 business days, I will escalate further
to national copyright enforcement authorities and pursue all available
legal remedies.
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6. CONTACT INFORMATION
Full Legal Name: {Your Full Name}
Email: {Your Email Address}
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7. GOOD FAITH STATEMENT
I have a good faith belief that the use of the copyrighted material
described above is not authorized by me as the copyright owner, my agent,
or the law.
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8. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE
/s/ {Your Full Name}
{Your Full Name}
Date: {Current Date}
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. Copy of Initial EUCD Notice (sent {Initial Notice Date})
2. Copy of Follow-Up Notice (sent {Follow-Up Notice Date})
3. Screenshots of infringing content (timestamped {Current Date})
Respectfully,
{Your Full Name}After Sending
| Action | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Save copy with all attachments | Immediately |
| Wait for response | 5 business days |
| If no response, send final escalation notice | 5 business days after this notice |
| Log in records | Immediately |
Next Steps
Final Escalation Notice
Send a final demand if this escalation goes unanswered
Legal Action Options
Learn about your legal options under EU copyright law
Follow-Up Notice
Review the follow-up notice template (Step 2)
Disclaimer
This template is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Adult Model Protection is not liable for any outcomes, damages, or consequences resulting from the use of this template. EU copyright law varies by member state. For legal advice specific to your situation, please consult with a qualified attorney.
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