DMCA Takedown Request Guidelines
At ANIME HAT, we respect the hard work and creativity of content owners and take the protection of intellectual property very seriously. We also expect our users to follow the same standards.
If you believe that any material on our website infringes your copyright, you can request its removal under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Below you’ll find everything you need to include in your request and how to submit it to us.
What to Include in Your DMCA Report
To help us review your report quickly and accurately, please make sure your DMCA notice contains the following information:
Description of the copyrighted work – Explain what content you own and believe is being used without permission.
Description of the infringing material – Include the exact URL or location on our site where the material appears.
Your contact details – Provide your full name, title (if you’re acting on behalf of someone), address, phone number, and email address.
Good faith statement –
“I have a good faith belief that the use of the copyrighted material I am complaining of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law (e.g., as a fair use).”Accuracy and authority statement –
“The information in this notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, I am the owner, or authorized to act on behalf of the owner, of the copyright or of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.”Your signature – A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent.
How to Submit Your DMCA Request
Once your report includes all the details listed above, please send it to us at:
📧 ANIMEHAT@outlook.com
Our team will review your request as soon as possible and, if valid, take appropriate action — including removing or disabling access to the infringing content.
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we work together to protect creative rights while keeping our platform safe and fair for everyone.
Comments
- Spoiling Content
Definition
“Anime Comment” is a spoiler-free section and is usually used for a general discussion about anime without spoiling any content.
“Episode Comment” may contain spoilers for current or previous episodes. Contents from manga or future episodes are considered as spoilers.
Hiding spoilers with spoiler tags is not allowed either.
Consequences
Minor Spoiler:-
1st Offense: Warning + Temporary Ban (Ranging 1 day to 3 days)
2nd Offense Within 30 Days of 1st Offense: Permanent Ban
Major Spoiler:-
1st Offense: Permanent Ban
- Diversion From Topic
Definition
The comment section should be about the anime on hand. Although references from other anime may be used, the core topic of the comments should be about the anime at hand.
This rule also applies on advertising other streaming websites which results in an instant ban.
This rule also applies to spam, posting comments like “first”, “second”, etc. are considered spam.
Consequences
1st Offense: Warning + Temporary Ban (Ranging 1 day to 3 days)
2nd Offense Within 30 Days of 1st Offense: Permanent Ban
- Flame War
Definition
Exchange of angry or abusive messages between the comments. Any form of insulting is also considered as flame war.
Consequences
1st Offense: Warning + Temporary Ban (Ranging 1 day to 3 days)
2nd Offense Within 30 Days of 1st Offense: Permanent Ban
- Posting Harmful Link
Definition
Post of hyperlinks for websites that may contain viruses or may harm your PC or device.
Consequences
1st Offense: Permanent Ban + Deletion of All Comments
- Posting NSFW Content
Definition
Posting contents that are not safe for work, such as pornographic images or video, ecchi anime, hentai, etc.
Consequences
1st Offense: Warning + Temporary Ban (Ranging 1 day to 3 days)
2nd Offense Within 30 Days of 1st Offense: Permanent Ban
- Inappropriate Profile Picture
Definition
Using a profile picture that is not safe for work. Although minor ecchi or fanservice is acceptable.
Consequences
1st Offense: Warning + Temporary Ban (Ranging 1 day to 3 days)
2nd Offense Within 30 Days of 1st Offense: Permanent Ban
- Use of Common Sense
Definition
If you think that you’ll get in trouble for what you’re about to do, don’t do it.
Consequences
1st Offense: Warning + Temporary Ban (Ranging 1 day to 3 days)
2nd Offense Within 30 Days of 1st Offense: Permanent Ban
- Upvote Abusing
Definition
Creating multiple alternative accounts to upvote your own comments.
Consequences
1st Offense: Permanent Ban on All Accounts + Deletion of All Comments
- Downvote Abusing
Definition
Targeting a user and downvoting all his comments, or creating multiple accounts to downvote one or more comments.
Consequences
1st Offense: Permanent Ban on All Accounts
- Swearing
Definition
Swearing is fine, as long as it’s not directed towards anyone, even as a joke. It may be misinterpreted by a moderator.
Consequences
1st Offense: Warning + Temporary Ban (Ranging 1 day to 3 days)
2nd Offense Within 30 Days of 1st Offense: Permanent Ban
- Moderator Verdict
Definition
A moderator’s verdict is final and arguing with them will only cause further punishment. If you have a complaint against a staff member, or wish to file a ban appeal, go to the ANIME HAT Discord Server and post your issue in the #disqus-appeals channel.
Consequences
1st Offense: Warning + Temporary Ban (Ranging 1 day to 3 days)
2nd Offense Within 30 Days of 1st Offense: Permanent Ban
If you believe that you’ve been unfairly banned or if you have a complaint against one or more Disqus Staff Members, you may post an appeal or complaint on ANIME HAT Discord Server.
STEPS
- Join ANIME HAT Discord Server: https://discord.gg/xxxxxxx
- Read the #rules channel and follow instructions. (Optional, but highly recommended)
- Head towards #disqus-appeals channel.
- Use the appropriate template to appeal a ban or file a complaint.