DMCA Policy

Copyright Policy

ReelSaver respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users to do the same. This page outlines our policy regarding copyright infringement in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

Important Notice

All content is directly sourced from Instagram's public CDN. We merely provide a tool that facilitates downloading content that is already publicly accessible.

User Responsibility

Users of ReelSaver are solely responsible for:

• Ensuring they have the right to download and use content
• Obtaining permission from content creators when required
• Complying with Instagram's Terms of Service
• Respecting copyright and intellectual property laws
• Using downloaded content for personal, non-commercial purposes only

Prohibited Uses

You may NOT use ReelSaver to:

• Download content for commercial purposes without permission
• Redistribute or resell downloaded content
• Claim ownership of content created by others
• Violate Instagram's Terms of Service
• Infringe on anyone's copyright or intellectual property rights

DMCA Takedown Requests

If you believe your copyrighted work has been downloaded using our tool and you wish to report abuse, please note:

We do not host any content. All content is hosted on Instagram's servers. To remove content from the internet, you must:

1. Contact Instagram directly to report copyright infringement
2. File a DMCA notice with Instagram to remove the content from their platform
3. Set your Instagram account to private to prevent public access

Reporting Abuse

If you believe someone is misusing our service to infringe on your copyright, you can contact Instagram's copyright team:

• Instagram Copyright Help: help.instagram.com/126382350847838
• Instagram's DMCA page: help.instagram.com/intellectual-property

Content Removal

Once content is removed from Instagram, it will no longer be accessible through ReelSaver, as we do not store any files on our servers. Our service acts as a bridge between Instagram's public CDN and your device - we don't cache or archive content.

Timeline: If Instagram removes content due to a DMCA takedown, that content becomes unavailable through our service immediately. There's no delay because we fetch files in real-time, not from storage.

Filing a Proper DMCA Notice

If you are a copyright owner and believe your work is being infringed through our service, here's how to file a proper DMCA notice with Instagram (the content host):

Submit your complete DMCA notice to Instagram at:

Counter-Notice Procedures

If you believe your content was wrongly removed from Instagram due to a false DMCA claim, you can file a counter-notice directly with Instagram.

Instagram will forward your counter-notice to the original complainant. If they don't file a lawsuit within 10-14 business days, Instagram may restore your content. This process is governed by 17 U.S.C. § 512(g).

Repeat Infringers

Instagram's policy is to terminate accounts of users who repeatedly infringe copyrights. If someone is using our tool to systematically download and redistribute copyrighted content:

• Report the infringing Instagram account directly to Instagram
• Instagram tracks repeat offenders and may suspend or ban their accounts
• Once an account is banned, they can no longer post content that could be downloaded

Our policy: While we cannot track individual users (we don't collect personal data), we reserve the right to block IP addresses or implement technical measures if we become aware of systematic abuse of our service for copyright infringement.

Fair Use & Copyright Exceptions

Users should be aware of "fair use" provisions in copyright law (17 U.S.C. § 107), which may allow limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes such as:

• Criticism and commentary: Reviewing or critiquing someone's work
• News reporting: Covering newsworthy events or stories
• Teaching and education: Using materials for classroom instruction
• Scholarship and research: Academic analysis and study
• Parody: Creating transformative humorous content

Fair use is determined by four factors:

1. Purpose and character of use (commercial vs. educational)
2. Nature of the copyrighted work (factual vs. creative)
3. Amount used relative to the whole work
4. Effect on the market value of the original work

Note: Fair use is a legal defense, not a right. If you're unsure whether your use qualifies, consult a lawyer. "Personal use" is NOT automatically fair use - downloading someone's copyrighted photo just because you like it doesn't qualify as fair use.

Legal Requirements & Penalties

Understanding copyright law helps you use our service responsibly. Here are key legal points:

Best Practices for Users

To use ReelSaver legally and ethically:

Disclaimer of Liability

ReelSaver is provided "as is" for personal, non-commercial use only. We are not responsible for how users choose to use downloaded content. By using our service, you agree to:

• Use the service in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Assume all legal responsibility for your downloads and their use
• Indemnify and hold ReelSaver harmless from any claims arising from your use
• Respect intellectual property rights of content creators
• Understand that we are not liable for copyright infringement committed by users

No legal advice: This policy provides general information and is not legal advice. For specific questions about copyright, fair use, or DMCA procedures, consult a qualified intellectual property attorney.