The DMCA - short for the Digital Millennium Copyright Act - is a U.S. law that gives you the legal right to request the removal of your copyrighted content from websites, search engines, and social platforms. It was designed to protect creators online, and even though it’s U.S.-based, most websites around the world accept and act on DMCA takedown requests.
If your content is being shared without permission, a DMCA notice is the tool that helps you get it taken down. It applies to videos, photos, livestreams and anything else you’ve made -whether it's behind a paywall or not.
As a creator on platforms like OnlyFans, Fansly, Fanfix, your content is copyrighted automatically the moment you create it. You don’t need to register anything or fill out forms. If someone leaks your content, you have the right to fight it.
Leaks aren’t just annoying - they can destroy your income, violate your privacy, and leave you feeling completely exposed. One subscriber can screen record and spread your work across multiple leak sites within hours. Once it’s out there, it can resurface again and again, hurting your ability to earn and stay in control of your own image.
The DMCA is your legal backup. It’s how you push back when someone takes what’s yours and posts it without consent. Whether you're a new creator or in the top 0.1%, using the DMCA - and using it often - is essential to protecting both your business and your mental wellbeing.
Remember, you're automatically the copyright holder if you created the content and or if you appear in the content. Your content is protected by DMCA by default you don't need to register it in any office.
Leaks usually start with subscribers. Some use screen recording or screenshots to save your content, then upload it to forums, leak sites, or Discord channels. Others may resell it, repost it, or trade it in private groups. It doesn’t matter if your page is free or paid - if someone can view your content, they can take it.
Sometimes, leaks come from hacking. This is less common, but it happens - especially to creators with large followings or viral content. Even platforms with DRM (digital rights management) protection can’t fully stop it. One Reddit user put it bluntly:
“DRM only stops the very inexperienced subs… it will get leaked.”
As your audience grows, so does your exposure. Bigger reach means more eyes, and that includes people who don’t respect boundaries. Top creators see leaks happen regularly - even with the best security settings in place.
This isn’t about doing something wrong. It’s part of the territory. If you're sharing premium content online, someone will eventually try to take it. The more successful you are, the more often it happens. That's why consistent scanning and takedown is key. One removal isn’t enough. Leaks are a recurring problem, not a one-time thing.
If you’ve found your leaked content online, you can start the takedown process yourself - no lawyer required. DMCA takedowns are free to file and legally binding. The goal is to get your stolen content removed from Google search results and ideally taken down at the source too.
You can also check out this video walkthrough if you prefer a visual guide.
Use Google to look up your OnlyFans or Fansly username alongside words like “leaked,” “onlyfans leak,” or “video download.” Repeat the search using your display name and variations. Don’t forget to check Google Images and related images as well.
When you find content that’s yours and posted without permission, copy the full URL of the page. Paste it into a list. The more links you include in one report, the better.
Go to Google’s DMCA page and submit a Copyright Infringement form. It asks for the URLs where the infringing content appears and a link to your original content, like your OnlyFans profile or post. You’ll also need to confirm that you are the copyright owner.
You can also try removing content directly from websites. Many sites have abuse, contact, or DMCA pages - though results vary. A lot of adult leak sites ignore these completely or delay removals on purpose.
💡 For detailed removal guides for different websites, check out bruqi.com/removals.
Why Most Creators Don’t Do This Manually
While it’s possible to do DMCA removals on your own, it’s also exhausting. Searching for leaks, tracking them, filing takedowns one by one - it’s a full-time job. And by the time you’ve submitted one batch, another set might already be spreading.
That’s why many creators turn to automated services like Bruqi. You run a free scan, see what’s out there, and then let Bruqi handle the removals - automatically and continuously. Every new link found gets delisted from Google and removed at the source if possible. No forms. No chasing websites. Just clean takedowns while you focus on creating.
Even if you plan to handle things manually, running a free Bruqi scan is a smart first step. It’ll show you leaks you didn’t even know existed - and it’s way faster than Googling yourself for hours.
Manually filing DMCA takedowns is doable - but it’s slow, repetitive, and easy to fall behind. Leaks don’t stop after the first one. They get reposted, mirrored, and shared in new places every single day. And for creators who are growing fast, that pace can feel impossible to keep up with.
That’s where DMCA automation makes a huge difference.
Services like Bruqi handle the entire takedown process for you - automatically. Once your scan is complete and your content is verified, Bruqi finds new leaks, delists them from Google and Bing, and contacts the sites directly to get the content removed. It works in the background while you focus on creating.
Here’s why Bruqi stands out as the best takedown service for OnlyFans, Fansly, and subscription-based creators:
Takedowns aren’t just a one-time fix. Leaks will keep showing up as long as your content is online. Using a service like Bruqi means you're not constantly chasing down stolen content - you're stopping it before it spreads.
While OnlyFans offers protective measures, you can also take additional steps for extra security. Using a trusted VPN can enhance privacy, and removing metadata from your images can prevent unauthorized use. It’s also advisable to avoid opening suspicious links and to keep your location settings turned off.
If you create online - whether it's for OnlyFans, Fansly, or any other platform - your content is your intellectual property. And like any valuable asset, it deserves real protection.
DMCA tools exist for a reason: to give you control when someone takes what’s yours and shares it without permission. Whether you go the DIY route or use a service like Bruqi, the important thing is to act. Every takedown you file is a reminder that your content has value, and that you’re not just going to let it be exploited.
Leaks are frustrating, violating, and often feel overwhelming. But you’re not powerless. You have legal rights. You have tools. And you have services built specifically to help you enforce those rights - without burning yourself out in the process.
You don’t need to accept being leaked as part of the job. Take your power back. Remove what you can. Automate what you can’t. And keep showing up with the confidence that your work - and your boundaries - are worth defending.
Try a free scan and see how many leaks Bruqi is able to find.