DMCA Takedowns with CDNs & Hosts in iGaming

This guide explains how to package evidence, prepare a provider‑ready notice, and submit to common infrastructure providers to remove infringing domains fast. It focuses on actionable steps and what providers expect to see.

1) Prepare the evidence packet

• Screenshots: Original vs. copycat (hero, footer, and key sections). Annotate the overlap.
• Copy overlap: 3–5 short text snippets demonstrating identical phrasing.
• Asset matches: Logos, favicons, analytics IDs, fingerprinted files.
• Domain metadata: WHOIS, DNS/hosting/CDN details if available.
• Ownership statement: Authorized signer info and a short declaration.

2) Choose the right channel

• CDN (e.g., Cloudflare): Use the abuse form or email; include origin host if known.
• Host: Provider abuse form or email with timestamps and direct URLs.
• Registrar: Domain takedown/abuse channel with WHOIS and clear link list.

3) Write a provider‑ready notice

• Clear subject (e.g., “DMCA Notice — brand.example → copycat.tld”).
• Bullet list of infringing URLs and the original source.
• One paragraph statement of ownership and requested action.
• Contact details and digital signature.

4) Submit, track, and follow up

• Log submission time and case numbers.
• Follow up at 24–48 hours with a short, polite nudge.
• Escalate to alternate channels if needed (host → registrar, or vice‑versa).

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