DMCA Notice & Takedown Policy
Last updated: February 16, 2026
Overview
18.Network ("18.network") respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 ("DMCA"), we will respond expeditiously to claims of copyright infringement committed using our service.
What We Host
18.Network primarily aggregates and displays content sourced from third-party APIs. We do not host the underlying video or streaming content. However, we do display:
- Performer profile thumbnails (sourced via API)
- Profile descriptions and metadata
- User-uploaded images or content (if applicable)
Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice
If you believe your copyrighted work has been reproduced on 18.Network in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide the following information in writing:
- Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
- Identification of the material on 18.Network that you claim is infringing, including the specific URL(s)
- Your contact information: full legal name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address
- A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
- A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
- Your physical or electronic signature
Where to Send Notices
DMCA takedown notices should be sent to our designated agent:
DMCA Agent
18.Network
Email: legal@18.network
Subject line: "DMCA Takedown Request"
Response Timeline
Upon receiving a valid DMCA takedown notice, we will:
- Acknowledge receipt within 24 hours
- Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material within 48 hours
- Notify the content provider/user (if applicable) that the material has been removed
Counter-Notification
If you believe your content was removed by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification containing:
- Your physical or electronic signature
- Identification of the material removed and its location before removal
- A statement under penalty of perjury that you believe the material was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification
- Your name, address, telephone number, and a statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the federal court in your district
Counter-notifications should be sent to legal@18.network with the subject line "DMCA Counter-Notification".
Repeat Infringers
18.Network will terminate user accounts of repeat infringers in appropriate circumstances.
Good Faith
Please note that under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material is infringing may be subject to liability. Please ensure your claim is valid before filing.