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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

ToolURL
WhoIsHostingThiswhoishostingthis.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.

PlaceholderDescription
{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 Required

Email 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

ActionTimeline
Save copy with all attachmentsImmediately
Wait for response5 business days
If no response, send final escalation notice5 business days after this notice
Log in recordsImmediately

Next Steps


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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