Protecting artists' rights and intellectual property through comprehensive legal services and enforcement.
⚠️ Report Copyright Infringement
If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed upon, or if you are a platform that has received a claim regarding content managed by Drak Music, contact us immediately:
Drak Music is committed to protecting the intellectual property rights of our artists and respects the intellectual property rights of others. We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 ("DMCA") and will respond expeditiously to all legitimate claims of copyright infringement.
What is DMCA?
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is a United States copyright law that provides a process for copyright holders to request the removal of infringing content from websites and online services. Drak Music follows DMCA procedures globally to protect our artists' content.
📧 Designated DMCA Agent
All DMCA notices should be directed to our designated agent:
Drak Music Legal Department
Email: legal@drakmusic.com
Subject Line: DMCA Notice - [Artist Name/Content Description]
Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice
If you believe that content available on any platform infringes your copyright, you may submit a written DMCA takedown notice containing the following information:
Identification of Copyrighted Work
Identify the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed. If multiple copyrighted works are covered by a single notification, provide a representative list.
Identification of Infringing Material
Identify the material that you claim is infringing and provide information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material (e.g., URL, platform name, timestamps).
Contact Information
Provide your name, address, telephone number, and email address so we can contact you regarding your notice.
Good Faith Statement
Include a statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
Accuracy Statement
Include a statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
Signature
Provide a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.
Copyright Infringement & Legal Claims
Drak Music actively monitors and enforces the copyright protection of all content under our management. We take copyright infringement extremely seriously and pursue all available legal remedies against infringers.
🚨 WARNING TO INFRINGERS
Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, or public performance of content managed by Drak Music constitutes copyright infringement under Turkish and international law. Infringers may be subject to:
Civil Liability: Statutory damages up to $150,000 per work infringed
Criminal Penalties: Fines and imprisonment for willful infringement
Injunctive Relief: Court orders to cease and desist infringing activity
Attorney's Fees: Recovery of all legal costs and fees
Platform Bans: Permanent removal from streaming platforms and services
Types of Infringement We Pursue
Unauthorized Uploads: Uploading our artists' music to streaming platforms, social media, or websites without permission
Bootleg Recordings: Recording and distributing live performances without authorization
Sample Clearance Violations: Using samples from our catalog without proper licensing
Cover Song Violations: Distributing cover versions without obtaining mechanical licenses
Sync Licensing Violations: Using our music in videos, films, or advertisements without proper sync licenses
Stream Manipulation: Using bots or artificial means to inflate or manipulate streaming numbers
Content ID Disputes: Falsely claiming ownership of content managed by Drak Music
Our Enforcement Process
Detection: We use advanced monitoring technology and manual review to detect unauthorized use of our catalog
Documentation: All infringements are thoroughly documented for legal purposes
Takedown Request: Initial DMCA/takedown notices are sent to hosting platforms
Cease & Desist: Formal legal notices are sent to repeat or willful infringers
Legal Action: Civil litigation is pursued when necessary to protect our artists' rights
Counter-Notification Procedure
If you believe that material you posted was removed or access to it was disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification with us.
Requirements for Counter-Notice
Your counter-notification must contain the following information:
Your physical or electronic signature
Identification of the material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled, and the location at which the material appeared before it was removed or access was disabled
A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification
Your name, address, and telephone number
A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located, or if outside of the United States, any judicial district in which we may be found
A statement that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notification or an agent of such person
⚠️ Important Notice
Filing a false counter-notice constitutes perjury and may result in legal liability. Only file a counter-notice if you genuinely believe the takedown was in error and you are prepared to defend your position in court if necessary.
Legal Enforcement & Actions
Drak Music maintains an active legal enforcement program to protect our artists' intellectual property rights. Our legal team works with law enforcement agencies, platforms, and courts worldwide to combat piracy and infringement.
Recent Enforcement Statistics
10,000+
Takedown Requests Filed
98%
Compliance Rate
50+
Legal Actions Filed
24/7
Monitoring Coverage
Platforms We Monitor
We actively monitor and enforce on all major platforms including but not limited to:
YouTube (via Content ID and manual claims)
Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer
Instagram, TikTok, Facebook
SoundCloud, Bandcamp
Piracy websites and torrent trackers
Unauthorized streaming sites
Social media platforms globally
Copyright Policy
All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, and software, is the property of Drak Music or its content suppliers and is protected by Turkish and international copyright laws.
Ownership of Content
Drak Music acts as the authorized publishing administrator and rights manager for all artists in our roster. This includes:
Mechanical rights (reproduction)
Performance rights (public performance)
Synchronization rights (use in visual media)
Digital distribution rights
Derivative works rights
Licensing Inquiries
For legitimate licensing inquiries regarding any content managed by Drak Music, please contact our licensing department at legal@drakmusic.com with the following information:
Your name and company
The specific song(s) or content you wish to license
Intended use (sync, cover, sample, etc.)
Territory and duration of use
Distribution medium
Privacy Policy
At Drak Music, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.
Information We Collect
Personal Data: Name, email address, phone number when you contact us
Usage Data: How you interact with our website
Device Data: Browser type, IP address, device information
How We Use Your Information
To respond to your inquiries and requests
To process legal notices and claims
To improve our website and services
To comply with legal obligations
GDPR Compliance
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Your Rights Under GDPR
Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing
Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
Right to Object: Object to processing of your data