DMCA / Copyright Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. Respect for Intellectual Property
Outpacer AI ("Outpacer," "we," "us," or "our") respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users of the Outpacer platform (the "Service") to do the same. We are committed to responding to allegations of copyright infringement that comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 ("DMCA"), codified at 17 U.S.C. § 512. This policy outlines our procedures for addressing copyright infringement claims and the rights of content owners and users of the Service.
We operate in accordance with the DMCA and other applicable intellectual property laws. If you believe that content available through our Service infringes your copyright, we encourage you to notify us using the procedures described below. We will review all properly submitted notices and take appropriate action, including removing or disabling access to material that is claimed to be infringing.
2. AI-Generated Content Notice
Outpacer is an AI-powered SEO content platform. A significant portion of the content created through our Service is generated by artificial intelligence models. Due to the nature of AI content generation, it is possible that AI-generated content may inadvertently contain elements, phrases, structures, or passages that are similar to existing copyrighted works. This similarity may arise from the AI models having been trained on publicly available data, and does not constitute intentional copying or infringement on the part of Outpacer.
Users are solely responsible for reviewing, editing, and verifying all AI-generated content before publishing it to their websites, blogs, or any other medium. By using the Service, you acknowledge that you bear full responsibility for ensuring that content you publish does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party. We strongly recommend that users run AI-generated content through plagiarism detection tools and conduct their own due diligence before publication.
3. Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice
If you are a copyright owner, or an agent authorized to act on behalf of a copyright owner, and you believe that content accessible through the Service infringes your copyright, you may submit a written DMCA takedown notice to our designated agent. To be effective under 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3), your notice must include all of the following elements:
3.1 Physical or Electronic Signature
A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed. Electronic signatures (e.g., typed full legal name) are acceptable.
3.2 Identification of the Copyrighted Work
A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed. If multiple copyrighted works are covered by a single notification, you may provide a representative list of such works. Include sufficient detail to allow us to identify the original copyrighted material (e.g., URL where the original work is published, registration number, or a copy of the work).
3.3 Identification of the Infringing Material
A description of the material that you claim is infringing and that you request be removed or access to which be disabled, along with information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material. Please provide specific URLs, page titles, or other identifying information that will allow us to find the allegedly infringing content on our Service.
3.4 Contact Information
Information reasonably sufficient to permit us to contact you, including your full legal name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address. We may need to reach you to clarify or follow up on your notice.
3.5 Good Faith Statement
A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law. This statement must reflect your genuine belief that the content in question constitutes an infringement of your exclusive rights.
3.6 Accuracy and Authorization Statement
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 owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed. Knowingly making material misrepresentations in a DMCA notice may subject you to liability for damages, including costs and attorneys' fees, under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f).
4. Designated Agent for DMCA Notices
All DMCA takedown notices should be sent to our designated agent at the following address:
Please include "DMCA Takedown Notice" in the subject line of your email to ensure prompt processing. We aim to acknowledge receipt of all valid notices within two (2) business days.
5. Processing of Takedown Notices
Upon receiving a valid and complete DMCA takedown notice, we will take the following actions: (a) remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material; (b) notify the user who posted the content (the "alleged infringer") that the material has been removed or access has been disabled; and (c) provide the alleged infringer with a copy of the takedown notice and information about how to file a counter-notification. We will process valid takedown notices as expeditiously as practicable.
6. Counter-Notification Process
If you believe that content you posted was removed or disabled as a result of a mistake or misidentification, you may submit a written counter-notification to our designated agent. Your counter-notification must include the following elements:
- Your physical or electronic signature.
- Identification of the material that was removed or to which access was disabled, and the location at which the material appeared before it was removed or disabled.
- A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.
- Your full legal name, mailing address, telephone number, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal district court for the judicial district in which your address is located (or, if outside the United States, the District of Delaware), and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original takedown notice or an agent of such person.
6.1 Counter-Notification Timeline
Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, we will promptly forward a copy to the original complaining party. If the original complaining party does not file a court action seeking a restraining order against the user who posted the content within ten (10) to fourteen (14) business days after receiving the counter-notification, we will restore the removed material or re-enable access to it. We reserve the right to extend this timeline if circumstances warrant additional review.
7. Repeat Infringer Policy
In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable law, Outpacer has adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, the accounts of users who are deemed to be repeat infringers. We may also, at our sole discretion, limit access to the Service or terminate the accounts of any users who infringe the intellectual property rights of others, whether or not there is any repeat infringement.
Specifically, if a user receives three (3) or more valid DMCA takedown notices within any twelve (12) month period, and does not successfully contest those notices through the counter-notification process, their account will be permanently terminated. We will provide the user with written notice prior to termination and an opportunity to address the situation where feasible. Terminated accounts will not be eligible for reinstatement or refund of any prepaid subscription fees.
8. Limitations and Service Provider Status
Outpacer operates as an AI-powered content generation platform and functions as a service provider under 17 U.S.C. § 512. While our platform provides AI tools that generate content, Outpacer is not the author or publisher of user-published content. Users direct the AI tools, review the output, and make the independent decision to publish content to their websites or other platforms.
As a service provider, we do not monitor, review, or pre-screen all content generated through the Service for potential copyright infringement. We rely on the DMCA notice-and-takedown process to address specific instances of alleged infringement. Our liability is limited to the extent provided by the DMCA safe harbor provisions.
Users are solely responsible for the content they create, generate, edit, and publish using the Service. This includes ensuring that all published content complies with applicable copyright laws and does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party.
9. Good Faith and Misrepresentation Warning
Please be aware that under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity is infringing, or that material or activity was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, may be subject to liability for damages, including costs and attorneys' fees. We encourage both copyright owners and users to seek legal advice before submitting DMCA notices or counter-notifications.
10. Modifications to This Policy
We reserve the right to modify this DMCA / Copyright Policy at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting the updated policy on the Service. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our copyright practices.
11. Contact Information
For questions about this policy or copyright-related matters that are not formal DMCA notices, please contact us at legal@outpacer.ai. For urgent copyright matters, please include "URGENT — Copyright" in the subject line.
Outpacer AI, Inc. is incorporated in the State of Delaware, United States. All legal correspondence should be directed to our Legal Department at the contact information provided above.