Scope and Definitions

Podbul complies with applicable copyright legislation and, to the extent applicable, DMCA principles. The concept of “copyright” includes exclusive rights to original works, images, sound recordings, texts, software and similar content. “Notice of infringement” is when the right owner or authorized agent identifies unauthorized use and submits a formal complaint. A “takedown request” aims to temporarily or permanently remove the infringement arising from the content.

Podbul, as an impartial intermediary, reviews applications, notifies the content provider when necessary, and implements appropriate procedures. License, authorization and fair use/exception claims are carefully evaluated in notifications. Counter-notification processes are operated according to the applicable legislation and platform policies.

• Right holder The person/organization with copyright over the work
• Authorized representative: The person/organization authorized to carry out transactions on behalf of the right holder
• Content provider: The user who uploaded or published the relevant content

How to Report a Breach

Notification of infringement must be submitted via the Copyright & DMCA form in your account. In your notification, you must provide clear, verifiable and complete information and documents that form the basis of your claim. Submissions that do not contain sufficient information may be returned with a request for additional documents without action. Misrepresentation and abuse may result in account measures.

• Description and original source of the allegedly infringed work
• URLs or unique identifiers of allegedly infringing content on Podbul
• Explanation of your entitlement or authorization status
• Evidence of license or authorization agreement, if any
• Your contact details (name, institution, e-mail, country/city)
• Declaration of good faith and truthfulness/authorization
• Wet/digital signature or equivalent authorization confirmation

When submitting a takedown request, clearly specifying the scope will speed up the process. For example, a narrowed scope, such as a specific section, image or set of works, is preferable. A single infringement notice can be sent for multiple items, but the identifying information for each item must be clearly attached. In cases of immediate risk or repeated violations, prioritization can be based on the content of the notification and the sufficiency of evidence.

Evaluation Process and Response Times

When the application is received, the preliminary examination starts with identity/authorization verification and scope control. For eligible applications, the relevant content provider is informed and temporary access restrictions may be imposed when deemed necessary. If there are allegations of license, fair use/exception or false matching, the statements and evidence of the parties are evaluated together. In case of disputes, the counter-notification process is carried out to the extent permitted by the legislation.

Target times may vary depending on the volume of applications and sufficiency of evidence. When a decision is made, the applicant and the relevant user are notified. When a counter-notification is received, a certain period of time may be waited in accordance with the legislation and the content may be restored unless official proof that legal proceedings have been initiated is provided. Personal data and trade secrets are processed only to the extent necessary and in accordance with applicable law.

Contact and Forms

You are expected to use the Copyright & DMCA form within the platform for all copyright, DMCA and takedown request processes. The form fields collect the information required for the infringement notification step-by-step and ensure that your application can be tracked. In cases requiring official correspondence, the parties will be contacted through the communication channels provided during the application. Applications can be submitted in Turkish or English.

• Re-verify URLs and file IDs before submitting the form
• Attach legible copies of license or authorization documents
• Group similar content in a single request, listing each item separately
• Complete the declarations of good faith and truthfulness
• Check your notifications regularly in case of counter-notifications

Podbul processes applications by considering the balance between rights and obligations and aims to respond quickly within the limits of technical possibilities. This page may be updated to comply with changes in platform policies and local/international regulations. This content is for information purposes; it does not constitute legal opinion.