What should I do next if my domain has been suspended due to a court order?

[Opscertag]

Hello everyone,

It seems that one of my domains has been suspended by GoDaddy due to a court order related to DMCA copyright. I'm wondering what happens next and what information GoDaddy might share with the legal team that sent the order.

I'm also curious about the potential legal consequences of this situation. Is it possible that there will be further legal action taken against me? Additionally, I'm wondering whether creating a new website with a different extension but the same name would be an issue. Would the legal team be able to spot this and take action?

If anyone has experience with this type of situation, I would greatly appreciate any insights or advice you can offer. Thank you.

 

[Trippinet]

Hello everyone,

It seems that one of my domains has been suspended by GoDaddy due to a court order related to DMCA copyright. I'm wondering what happens next and what information GoDaddy might share with the legal team that sent the order.

I'm also curious about the potential legal consequences of this situation. Is it possible that there will be further legal action taken against me? Additionally, I'm wondering whether creating a new website with a different extension but the same name would be an issue. Would the legal team be able to spot this and take action?

If anyone has experience with this type of situation, I would greatly appreciate any insights or advice you can offer. Thank you.

Where you from?

 

[Batersch]

Where you from?

Does it matter where im from?

 

[WeblogInterest]

Does it matter where im from?

Ofc not, he just wants to drink some coffe with you and maybe later in the evening have some fun.

 

[Execusp]

Does it matter where im from?

If you are from the United States, there may be more things for you to worry about compared to those living in other countries.

 

[Chonessah]

If you are from the United States, there may be more things for you to worry about compared to those living in other countries.

One of Asian countries.

 

[Excunian]

It might be better to consider using Namecheap or another provider instead of Godaddy, as some people have had negative experiences with Godaddy.

 

[ClownFly]

It might be better to consider using Namecheap or another provider instead of Godaddy, as some people have had negative experiences with Godaddy.

Thanks for the response, but could you also look over my other question?

 

[Editorksta]

Does it matter where im from?

Laws differs in all countries.

 

[CooledCrayon]

Consider avoiding domain and hosting providers like Godaddy. Instead, register your domain with a service like Njalla and host it offshore where they are less likely to comply with DMCA requests. If you didn't do this from the start, it might be best to move on from this project and start fresh with a new one.

 

[Discoverol]

Consider avoiding domain and hosting providers like Godaddy. Instead, register your domain with a service like Njalla and host it offshore where they are less likely to comply with DMCA requests. If you didn't do this from the start, it might be best to move on from this project and start fresh with a new one.

Is it a viable strategy to purchase a domain name with a different top-level domain (TLD) and leverage the existing customer base to promote new content? Additionally, is this a process that can be facilitated by GoDaddy and their legal team?

 

[Ferrancy]

Is there an attic where you could spend a few years hiding, mate?

If not, it's probably best if you spend any money you have saved on a high-quality oil-based lube.

What specifically were you seeking the DMCA for, where are you from, and what was the content of your court letter?

It seems as though you have copied some of your own writing.

 

[FinestNyc]

I have experience working as an analyst in a legal department, and I may be able to offer you some valuable information. However, before doing so, could you please provide me with more details about your specific activities? Did your work involve the use of brand names or other related information?

 

[Innisola]

Hello everyone,

It seems that one of my domains has been suspended by GoDaddy due to a court order related to DMCA copyright. I'm wondering what happens next and what information GoDaddy might share with the legal team that sent the order.

I'm also curious about the potential legal consequences of this situation. Is it possible that there will be further legal action taken against me? Additionally, I'm wondering whether creating a new website with a different extension but the same name would be an issue. Would the legal team be able to spot this and take action?

If anyone has experience with this type of situation, I would greatly appreciate any insights or advice you can offer. Thank you.

Has the domain been suspended due to the use of a trademark in the domain, or has the content on the site violated copyright laws?

In the US, most registrars and hosts will comply with court orders requesting identifying information such as a name and contact details.

Regarding a DMCA takedown, providing identifying information is typically the extent of the action taken, as that is what the DMCA was designed for. If the copyright holder believes they have suffered financial loss or thinks there is money involved, they could potentially sue for damages, but that would be a separate court action, not a part of the DMCA complaint.

If you are located outside of the US, using a non-American registrar and host that avoids takedown requests and DMCA complaints could be an option. Domains with non-US TLDs (not "com") are often overlooked.

I once registered two domains containing a trademark in the domain name. The dot com received a complaint and takedown notice, while the other, with a non-US country TLD, did not receive a complaint. Both were registered at Namecheap.

There are numerous recommendations on mmo for DMCA-safe registrars and hosting providers.

 

[Istsmatt]

Is your domain dlcourse?

 

[Putionis]

If GoDaddy received a DMCA notice regarding your website, you may have the opportunity to prove that you attempted to comply with it by taking down the infringing content. However, you will need to provide evidence of your compliance to GoDaddy. Therefore, it's crucial to read the DMCA notice from GoDaddy carefully.

In case of a standard DMCA, you can appeal the notice if necessary. However, if you did not receive a DMCA notice and GoDaddy shut down your website without any reasonable explanation, you may be in serious trouble. If your website was popular and you were ignoring DMCA requests, this could be an effort to take you down. Being in Asia does not necessarily protect you from such action, as the RIAA/MPAA have gone after people in rural areas of China and India.

The RIAA/MPAA have significant financial resources and, in the past, have even persuaded the US Immigration department to raid the Netherlands to take down piracy sites. This example highlights how seriously these organizations take copyright infringement, and why it's essential to comply with DMCA requests. Ignoring DMCA requests, even if your web host does not take action, is not a solution to the problem and will only delay the process.