Users must comply with the Terms of Service and Community Guidelines, which bar infringing content
TikTok says it respects the intellectual property rights of others and requires compliance with its Terms of Service and Community Guidelines. It states that those two documents do not allow content that violates or infringes someone else's intellectual property rights, and it names copyright and trademark as the covered kinds of rights. The rest of this policy then sets out how TikTok handles copyright and trademark complaints.
Details
Who
TikTok
What it covers
content that violates or infringes someone else's intellectual property rights, including copyright and trademark
Supporting quotations
TikTok respects the intellectual property rights of others and requires compliance with the Terms of Service and Community Guidelines which do not allow content that violates or infringes someone else's intellectual property rights, including copyright and trademark.
Qualifications & exceptions
The prohibition is stated as being in the Terms of Service and Community Guidelines; this policy describes it rather than restating those documents' text.
The named kinds of rights are copyright and trademark ("including" does not make the list exhaustive).
Not stated here
The linked Terms of Service and Community Guidelines are not part of this document, so their exact wording is not covered here.
Content & IP Rights · Context
Copyright protects original expression, not underlying ideas or facts
The policy describes copyright as a legal right that protects original works of authorship, with music and videos as examples. It says copyright generally protects the specific way an idea is expressed, such as the way a video or piece of music is created, but not the underlying ideas or facts. This is the policy's general description, not a legal definition TikTok applies case by case.
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What it covers
original works of authorship (e.g., music, videos, etc.)
Supporting quotations
Copyright is a legal right that protects original works of authorship (e.g., music, videos, etc.).
Generally, copyright protects an original expression of an idea (e.g., the specific way a video or music is expressed or created) but does not protect underlying ideas or facts.
Qualifications & exceptions
The description is introduced with "Generally", so it is not stated as an absolute rule.
Content & IP Rights · Restriction or exception
Content that infringes copyright is not allowed
TikTok does not allow content that infringes copyright. It adds that using other people's copyrighted content without proper authorization or a legally valid reason may lead to a violation of TikTok's policies, so unauthorized use is a risk factor rather than an automatic violation.
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Who
TikTok
What it covers
content that infringes copyright
Condition
without proper authorization or legally valid reason
Supporting quotations
We do not allow any content that infringes copyright.
The use of copyrighted content of others without proper authorization or legally valid reason may lead to a violation of TikTok's policies.
Qualifications & exceptions
Unauthorized use "may lead to" a violation; the passage does not say every unauthorized use is a violation.
"Legally valid reason" is the stated alternative to authorization.
Not stated here
The passage does not say who decides whether a use has a legally valid reason or how that is decided.
Not every unauthorized use of copyrighted content is infringement
TikTok says that not all unauthorized uses of copyrighted content are infringement. It states that in many countries exceptions let people use copyrighted works in certain circumstances without the copyright holder's permission, and it gives three examples: the fair use doctrine in the United States, permitted acts of fair dealing in the European Union, and equivalent exceptions under other countries' local laws.
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Where
United States, European Union and other countries with equivalent local exceptions
Condition
under certain circumstances
Supporting quotations
not all unauthorized uses of copyrighted content constitute an infringement
These include the fair use doctrine in the United States, permitted acts of fair dealing in the European Union (EU), and other equivalent exceptions under applicable local laws in other countries.
Qualifications & exceptions
Exceptions exist "in many countries" and only "under certain circumstances", not everywhere or in every case.
Which exception applies depends on the applicable local law.
Not stated here
The passage does not say how TikTok assesses whether a particular use falls within an exception; a later EU-specific subsection lists some EU exceptions and fairness criteria.
Cross-references
qualifies (model-proposed): Content that infringes copyright is not allowed — Not all unauthorized uses are infringement, which narrows the statement that unauthorized use may lead to a violation.
Content & IP Rights · Company practice
Infringing user content may be removed and LIVE access may be temporarily restricted
TikTok says user content that infringes another person's copyright may be removed. If a user infringes copyright by using the LIVE feature, TikTok may also temporarily restrict that user's access to LIVE.
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Who
TikTok
What it does
remove infringing user content; temporarily restrict LIVE access
Condition
user infringes copyright by using the LIVE feature
Supporting quotations
Any user content that infringes another person's copyright may be removed.
If a user infringes copyright by using the LIVE feature, we may also temporarily restrict their access to LIVE feature.
Qualifications & exceptions
Removal is stated with "may", so it is discretionary on the face of the text.
The LIVE restriction is "temporary" and applies only where the infringement happens through LIVE.
Not stated here
The passage does not say how long a LIVE restriction lasts or what ends it.
Content & IP Rights · Procedure
Rightsholders are encouraged, not required, to contact the user first
A person who believes someone is using their copyrighted work without permission is encouraged to contact that user first, aiming for a quick and direct resolution. The wording is an encouragement; it does not make contacting the user a condition of reporting.
Details
Who
person who believes someone is using their copyrighted work without permission
What it does
encouraged to contact the user first
Supporting quotations
you are encouraged to first contact the user for a quick and direct resolution of the matter
Qualifications & exceptions
"Encouraged to first contact" is advice; the next paragraph says a person "may also" file a report.
Content & IP Rights · Procedure
Rightsholders can file a Copyright Infringement Report through an online form or in the app
A rightsholder may file a Copyright Infringement Report to ask TikTok to remove allegedly infringing content, through the online form or in the app. TikTok points out that the United States DMCA or similar laws in other countries set the statutory requirements for a compliant notification. To help evaluate the report, the rightsholder needs to provide all the information the online form requests. TikTok may contact the reporter with questions. Leaving out necessary information may limit TikTok's ability to investigate and may result in the report being denied.
Details
Who
rightsholder
What it does
file a Copyright Infringement Report
Condition
provide all information requested in the online form; DMCA or similar statutory requirements
Supporting quotations
You may also file a Copyright Infringement Report to request the removal of the alleged infringing content from TikTok via our online form or in-app.
the United States Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) or similar laws in other countries outline the statutory requirements necessary for reporting copyright infringement by submitting a compliant notification
Failure to include necessary information may limit our ability to investigate your claims and may result in your report being denied.
Copyright Infringement Report
Qualifications & exceptions
Failing to include necessary information "may" limit investigation and "may" lead to denial; neither is stated as certain.
The statutory requirements are those of the DMCA or similar laws in other countries; this passage does not list them.
Not stated here
The policy does not list the information the form asks for; the form is linked but not part of this document.
The passage does not say what TikTok does after a compliant report beyond the possibility of removal.
Under the EU Copyright Directive heading, a separate form lets rightsholders enquire about licensing works to TikTok
Under the heading "EU Copyright Directive", the policy says that, pursuant to Article 17 of the Copyright Directive (EU 2019/790), a person who wants to make an enquiry about granting TikTok an authorisation to make their copyright-protected works available on TikTok should use the linked licensing form. TikTok says it will review the request and be in touch.
Details
Where
EU (Article 17 of Copyright Directive (EU 2019/790))
What it does
enquire about granting TikTok an authorisation; TikTok reviews and responds
Supporting quotations
EU Copyright Directive
Pursuant to Article 17 of the Copyright Directive (EU 2019/790), if you want to make an enquiry about granting an authorisation to TikTok to make your copyright-protected works available on TikTok, please use this form.
We will review your request and be in touch.
Qualifications & exceptions
The passage is introduced by the "EU Copyright Directive" label and cites Article 17 of Directive (EU 2019/790).
"Be in touch" is not a commitment to grant a licence.
Not stated here
The Directive is cited by name only and is not supplied here; the policy does not say whether the form is limited to people in the EU.
The linked licensing form is not part of this document, so what it asks for is not covered here.
Content & IP Rights · Company commitment
TikTok will do its best to make requested works unavailable in the EU after validating the request
A person who wants music or audiovisual works made unavailable in the EU must file the linked EU requests form and give relevant and necessary information about themselves and their copyrighted works. After receiving the information and validating the request, TikTok says it will do its best to ensure the copyrighted work is made unavailable on TikTok in the EU.
Details
Where
EU
What it covers
music or audiovisual works
Condition
TikTok receives the information and validates the request
Supporting quotations
If you want to request that your music or audiovisual works are made unavailable in the EU, we need you to file this form.
Upon receiving this information and validating your request, TikTok will do its best to ensure that your copyrighted work is made unavailable on TikTok in the EU.
Qualifications & exceptions
The commitment is to "do its best", not to guarantee unavailability.
It applies after TikTok receives the information and validates the request, and it concerns availability in the EU.
The passage names music and audiovisual works.
Not stated here
The policy does not say what validation involves or how long it takes.
The linked EU requests form is not part of this document, so what it asks for is not covered here.
Content & IP Rights · Company commitment
On request, TikTok will use best efforts to keep a removed video from reappearing
When submitting a report through the online Copyright Infringement Report form, a rightsholder can ask TikTok to prevent future copies of the video from re-appearing. If so, and where a video is removed because of the report, TikTok says it will use its best efforts to prevent the same video from re-appearing on the platform.
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Who
TikTok
Condition
requested in the online report form; video removed due to the report
What it covers
the same video
Supporting quotations
You may ask us to prevent future copies of a video from re-appearing on the platform when you submit a report via our online Copyright Infringement Report form.
If you do so, and where a video is removed due to your report, we will use our best efforts to prevent the same video from re-appearing on the platform.
Qualifications & exceptions
The request must be made when submitting a report through the online form.
The commitment applies only where the video is removed due to the report, and only to "the same video".
The commitment is "best efforts", not a guarantee.
Not stated here
The paragraph follows the "EU Copyright Directive" material but does not itself say it is limited to the EU.
The policy does not say how TikTok identifies the same video or how long it keeps preventing reappearance.
Content & IP Rights · User right or choice
A user outside the EU who thinks a removal was in error can ask the copyright owner for a retraction
A user located outside the EU who believes their content was removed in error, or who believes they are authorised to use it, can reach out to the copyright owner directly to request a retraction. This is a route to the copyright owner; the passage does not say TikTok will act on the retraction.
Details
Who
user whose content was removed
What it does
reach out to the copyright owner to request a retraction
Where
outside the European Union (by the subsection heading)
Supporting quotations
If you believe your content has been removed in error or believe that you are authorised to use the content, you can reach out to the copyright owner directly to request a retraction.
Qualifications & exceptions
Applies to users located outside the EU, by the subsection heading.
It is a request to the copyright owner, who is not stated to be obliged to agree.
Not stated here
The passage does not say what TikTok does if the owner retracts.
Content & IP Rights · Procedure
A user outside the EU can appeal a copyright removal in the app and must supply required information
In the subsection for users located outside the EU, TikTok says the user can submit an appeal within the app, reached from the in-app notification. TikTok notes that the United States DMCA or similar laws in other countries give instructions on how an affected user can appeal by submitting a compliant counter-notification. To help evaluate the appeal, the user must provide all required information, including contact information and any evidence supporting the claim. TikTok may contact the user with questions. Leaving out necessary information may limit TikTok's ability to investigate and may result in the appeal being denied.
Details
Where
users located outside the European Union
What it does
submit an appeal within the TikTok app
Condition
provide all required information including contact information and evidence
Supporting quotations
You may also submit an appeal within the TikTok app, which can be accessed from the in-app notification sent to you.
the United States DMCA or similar laws in other countries provide instructions on how an affected user can appeal a removal by submitting a compliant counter-notification
you'll need to provide all required information, including your contact information and any evidence to support your claim
Failure to include necessary information may limit our ability to investigate your claims and may result in your appeal being denied.
If you are a user located outside of the European Union
Qualifications & exceptions
Applies to users located outside the EU, by the subsection heading preceding this paragraph.
Failing to include necessary information "may" limit investigation and "may" lead to denial.
The counter-notification requirements are those of the DMCA or similar laws; this paragraph does not list them.
Not stated here
The policy does not list the "required information" beyond contact information and supporting evidence.
Content may be reinstated at TikTok's sole discretion if it does not infringe or no court action is reported
For users located outside the EU, TikTok says it may reinstate content if the content does not infringe the rightsholder's copyright, or if TikTok does not receive notice that the copyright claimant has filed an action seeking a court order to keep the content down under the United States DMCA or similar laws in other countries. The decision to reinstate any content is at TikTok's sole discretion. This sits alongside the earlier statement that once removed content has been deleted it can no longer be reinstated, so reinstatement can only apply while the content has not yet been deleted.
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Who
TikTok
What it does
reinstate the content
Condition
content does not infringe, or no notice of a court action is received
Exception
after deletion the content can no longer be reinstated
Supporting quotations
We may reinstate your content if the content does not infringe on the rightsholder's copyright or we do not receive notice that the copyright claimant has filed an action seeking a court order to keep the content down pursuant to the United States DMCA or similar laws in other countries.
The decision to reinstate any content is at TikTok’s sole discretion.
After the deletion, your content can no longer be reinstated.
Qualifications & exceptions
Reinstatement is a "may", and the decision is at TikTok's "sole discretion".
Two stated grounds: the content does not infringe, or no notice of a court action is received.
Reinstatement is no longer possible after deletion, per the earlier subsection text.
Not stated here
The policy does not say how long TikTok waits for notice of a court action before deciding.
The passage does not say who determines whether the content infringes.
A user in the EU who believes they have the right to post the content can appeal in the app
For users located in the EU, if the user receives a copyright infringement report and believes they have the right to post the content in question, they can submit an appeal within the app, reached from the in-app notification. The EU subsection does not repeat the non-EU text about counter-notifications, forwarding the appeal to the reporter or reinstatement criteria, so this policy does not say whether or how those apply to EU appeals.
Details
Where
users located in the European Union
What it does
submit an appeal within the TikTok app
Condition
user believes they have the right to post the content
Supporting quotations
If you receive a copyright infringement report and believe that you have the right to post the content in question, you can submit an appeal within the TikTok app, which can be accessed from the in-app notification sent to you.
If you are a user located in the European Union
Qualifications & exceptions
Applies to users located in the EU, by the subsection heading.
The appeal is available where the user believes they have the right to post the content.
Not stated here
The EU subsection does not say what TikTok does with an EU appeal, whether it is forwarded to the reporter, or on what basis content may be restored; absence here does not show those do not occur.
Under EU law, fair quotation, criticism, review, caricature, parody or pastiche is allowed without the holder's consent
In the subsection for EU users, TikTok says that under EU law users are allowed to use copyright works without the copyright holder's authorization for quotation, criticism, review, and for caricature, parody or pastiche, provided the use is fair. It adds that EU countries may provide additional exceptions, and that the following paragraphs give further information on the exceptions and limitations available in the EU. This describes what EU law is said to allow; it is not a separate permission granted by TikTok.
Details
Where
European Union
Condition
provided that such use is fair
Exception
EU countries may provide additional exceptions
Supporting quotations
Under EU law, users are allowed to use copyright works without the authorization of the copyright holder for quotation, criticism, review and for the purpose of caricature, parody or pastiche provided that such use is fair.
EU countries may also provide for additional exceptions.
Qualifications & exceptions
The statement is about EU law and applies in the EU subsection.
The exceptions apply only "provided that such use is fair", with fairness criteria set out in a later paragraph.
EU countries "may also provide for additional exceptions", so the list is not exhaustive.
Not stated here
The EU law behind these exceptions is described but not supplied here.
Quotation, criticism and review are described as using an extract to illustrate, defend, debate, criticise or review
The policy explains that quotation is using an extract from a copyright-protected work for purposes such as illustrating an assertion, defending an opinion or engaging in debate. It adds that quotations may also be used to criticise a copyrighted work (for example critical commentary on a movie) or to review one (for example reviewing a book or an album). This is explanatory information within the EU exceptions discussion.
Details
What it covers
an extract from a copyright-protected work
Why
illustrating an assertion, defending an opinion, engaging in debate, criticising or reviewing
Supporting quotations
Quotation, criticism and review
Quotation is the use of an extract from a copyright-protected work for purposes such as illustrating an assertion, defending an opinion or engaging in debate.
Quotations may also be used for the purposes of criticising a copyrighted work (e.g. critical commentary on a movie) or reviewing one (e.g. reviewing a book or an album).
Qualifications & exceptions
The explanation sits in the EU subsection and relates to the EU exceptions, which apply only if the use is fair.
The purposes listed are introduced with "such as", so they are examples.
Content & IP Rights · Context
Caricature, parody and pastiche are described as exaggeration, mockery and incorporation of other works' elements
The policy explains that caricatures aim at exaggerating or distorting reality, usually for humorous purposes. A parody evokes an existing copyrighted work while being noticeably different from it and should be an expression of humor or mockery. A pastiche usually incorporates distinctive elements from other works or styles into a new work. This is explanatory information within the EU exceptions discussion.
Details
What it covers
existing copyrighted works or distinctive elements of other works or styles
Supporting quotations
Caricature, parody and pastiche
Caricatures aim at exaggerating or distorting reality, usually for humorous purposes.
A parody will evoke an existing copyrighted work while being noticeably different from it and should constitute an expression of humor or mockery.
A pastiche will usually incorporate distinctive elements from other works or styles into a new work.
Qualifications & exceptions
The explanation sits in the EU subsection and relates to the EU exceptions, which apply only if the use is fair.
The descriptions use "usually" and "should", so they are not strict definitions.
Content & IP Rights · Restriction or exception
An EU exception applies only if the use is fair: no longer than necessary, acknowledged, and not unreasonably harmful
For a use of a copyrighted work to come within an exception or limitation, the policy says it must be fair. Where applicable, this means the use should be no longer than necessary, accompanied by sufficient acknowledgement of the source material, and not unreasonably harm the legitimate interests of the rightholder.
Details
Condition
use must be fair: (i) no longer than necessary; (ii) sufficient acknowledgement; (iii) not unreasonably harm the rightholder's legitimate interests
Where
EU subsection
Supporting quotations
In order for any use of copyrighted work to come within an exception or limitation, it must be fair.
This means that it should, where applicable: (i) be no longer than necessary; (ii) be accompanied by sufficient acknowledgement of the source material and (iii) not unreasonably harm the legitimate interests of the rightholder.
Qualifications & exceptions
The three criteria are introduced with "where applicable", so not every criterion applies to every use.
It sits in the EU subsection, where the exceptions are described as EU law.
Not stated here
The policy does not say how TikTok judges whether a use meets the criteria.
A trademark identifies the source of a product or service and distinguishes it from others
The policy describes a trademark as a word, symbol, slogan, design, or a combination of these that identifies the source of a product or service and distinguishes it from other products or services.
Details
What it covers
word, symbol, slogan, design, or combination
Supporting quotations
A trademark is a word, symbol, slogan, design, or combination of any of the foregoing that identifies the source of a product or service and distinguishes it from other products or services.
Qualifications & exceptions
This is the policy's general description of the term.
Content & IP Rights · Context
Trademark infringement is generally unauthorized use of an identical or similar mark likely to cause confusion
The policy says trademark laws prohibit trademark infringement, which it describes as generally the unauthorized use of an identical or similar trademark or service mark in connection with goods or services in a way that is likely to cause confusion, deception or mistake about the source, origin, sponsorship or affiliation of the goods or services.
Details
What it covers
identical or similar trademark or service mark
Condition
in connection with goods or services; likely to cause confusion, deception or mistake
Supporting quotations
Trademark laws prohibit trademark infringement, which is generally the unauthorized use of an identical or a similar trademark or service mark in connection with goods or services in a way that is likely to cause confusion, deception or mistake about the source, origin, sponsorship or affiliation of the associated goods and/or services.
Trademark Infringement
Qualifications & exceptions
The description is introduced with "generally", so it is not a complete legal test.
The use must be in connection with goods or services and likely to cause confusion, deception or mistake.
Not stated here
The policy describes what trademark laws prohibit; it does not say how TikTok judges likelihood of confusion.
Using another's trademark to reference, comment on, parody, review or compare is generally not a violation
TikTok says that using another party's trademark for purposes of accurately referencing, lawfully commenting, criticizing, parodying, or reviewing the trademark owner's products or services, or comparing them to other products or services, is generally not considered a violation of its policies. This holds where the mark is not used to designate the user's own goods or services or those of a third party.
Details
Who
user
Why
accurately referencing, lawfully commenting, criticizing, parodying, reviewing or comparing
Condition
mark not used to designate the user's own or a third party's goods or services
Supporting quotations
At the same time, the use of another’s trademark for purposes of accurately referencing, lawfully commenting, criticizing, parodying, or reviewing the trademark owner’s products or services, or for purposes of comparing them to other products or services, where the mark is not used to designate the user’s own goods or services or those of a third party, is generally not considered a violation of our policies.
Qualifications & exceptions
The statement is "generally", not an absolute guarantee.
It applies only where the mark is not used to designate the user's own goods or services or those of a third party.
Commenting must be lawful and referencing accurate.
Not stated here
The passage does not say who decides whether a use is accurate or lawful.
A fan page about a brand is generally permissible without the brand's permission
TikTok says it is generally permissible to make a fan page about a brand even without the brand's permission, as long as the user does not claim to speak for or be associated with the brand and does not otherwise violate the brand's intellectual property rights.
Details
What it does
make a fan page about a brand
Condition
does not claim to speak for or be associated with the brand or otherwise violate its IP rights
Supporting quotations
Likewise, it is generally permissible to make a fan page about a brand, even without the brand’s permission, provided that the user does not claim to speak for or be associated with the brand or otherwise violate the brand’s intellectual property rights.
Qualifications & exceptions
The statement is "generally" permissible, not guaranteed.
It holds only if the user does not claim to speak for or be associated with the brand or otherwise violate the brand's intellectual property rights.
Counterfeiting is dealing in goods under an identical or substantially similar registered trademark without permission
The policy describes counterfeiting as the illegal manufacturing, importing and exporting, distributing, selling, facilitating the trade of, or otherwise dealing in goods under a trademark that is identical to or substantially similar to a registered trademark, without the trademark owner's permission, thereby infringing the owner's rights.
Details
What it covers
goods under an identical or substantially similar registered trademark
Condition
without the trademark owner's permission
Supporting quotations
Counterfeiting is the illegal manufacturing, importing and exporting, distributing, selling, facilitating the trade of, or otherwise dealing in goods under a trademark that is identical to or substantially similar to a registered trademark, without the trademark owner's permission, thereby infringing the rights of the trademark owner.
Counterfeiting
Qualifications & exceptions
The description concerns goods under a trademark identical or substantially similar to a registered trademark, without the owner's permission.
Content & IP Rights · Company practice
Content that violates another's trademark rights may be taken down
TikTok says any content that violates another party's trademark rights may be taken down.
Details
Who
TikTok
What it does
take down content
Condition
content violates another's trademark rights
Supporting quotations
Any content that violates another’s trademark rights may be taken down
Qualifications & exceptions
Takedown is stated with "may", so it is discretionary on the face of the text.
Trademark violations through LIVE may lead to a temporary LIVE restriction
In some cases, for trademark violations in connection with the use of the LIVE feature, TikTok says it may also temporarily restrict the violating user's access to LIVE.
Details
Who
TikTok
What it does
temporarily restrict access to LIVE
Condition
trademark violations in connection with the use of LIVE, in some cases
Supporting quotations
In some cases, for trademark violations in connection with the use of the LIVE feature, we may also temporarily restrict access to the LIVE feature of the violating user.
Qualifications & exceptions
Applies "in some cases" and only for trademark violations in connection with LIVE.
The restriction is "temporary" and stated with "may".
Not stated here
The passage does not say how long a LIVE restriction lasts or what ends it, or what makes a case one of the "some cases".
Trademark owners are encouraged, not required, to contact the user first
A person who believes someone has infringed their trademark rights is encouraged to contact that user first, aiming for a quick and direct resolution. The wording is an encouragement; it does not make contacting the user a condition of reporting.
Details
Who
person who believes someone infringed their trademark rights
What it does
encouraged to contact the user first
Supporting quotations
you are encouraged to first contact the user for a quick and direct resolution of the matter
Information for Rightsholders: Trademark Infringement Report
Qualifications & exceptions
"Encouraged to first contact" is advice; the next paragraph says a person "may also" file a report.
Content & IP Rights · Procedure
Trademark owners can file a Trademark Infringement Report through an online form or in the app
A trademark owner may file a Trademark Infringement Report to ask TikTok to remove allegedly infringing content, through the online form or in the app. All reports should contain the information requested in the online form. TikTok may contact the reporter with additional questions. Leaving out necessary information may limit TikTok's ability to investigate and may result in the report being denied. Before reporting, the reporter should consider the applicability of permitted acts under trademark laws.
Details
Who
trademark owner
What it does
file a Trademark Infringement Report
Condition
report should contain the information requested in the online form
Supporting quotations
You may also file a Trademark Infringement Report to request the removal of the alleged infringing content from TikTok via our online form or in-app.
All reports should contain the information requested in our online Trademark Infringement Report form.
Failure to include necessary information may limit our ability to investigate your claims and may result in your report being denied.
Before submitting a report, you should consider the applicability of permitted acts under trademark laws.
Qualifications & exceptions
Failing to include necessary information "may" limit investigation and "may" lead to denial.
The reporter is told to consider permitted acts under trademark laws; this is advice before reporting.
Not stated here
The linked online form is not part of this document, so the information it asks for is not covered here.
The passage does not describe what TikTok does after a report beyond possible removal.
A user who thinks a trademark removal was in error can ask the trademark owner for a retraction
A user who believes their content was removed in error, or who believes they are authorised to use it, can reach out to the trademark owner directly to request a retraction. This is a route to the trademark owner; the passage does not say TikTok will act on a retraction.
Details
Who
user whose content was removed
What it does
reach out to the trademark owner to request a retraction
Supporting quotations
If you believe your content has been removed in error or believe that you are authorised to use the content, you can reach out to the trademark owner directly to request a retraction.
Qualifications & exceptions
It is a request to the trademark owner, who is not stated to be obliged to agree.
Not stated here
The passage does not say what TikTok does if the owner retracts.
Content & IP Rights · Procedure
A user can appeal a trademark removal in the app and must supply required information
A user may submit an appeal within the app, reached from the in-app notification. The user must provide all required information, including contact information and any evidence supporting the claim. TikTok may contact the user with additional questions. Leaving out necessary information may limit TikTok's ability to investigate and may result in the appeal being denied.
Details
What it does
submit an appeal within the TikTok app
Condition
provide all required information including contact information and evidence
Supporting quotations
You may also submit an appeal within the TikTok app, which can be accessed from the in-app notification sent to you.
You'll need to provide all required information, including your contact information and any evidence to support your claim.
Failure to include necessary information may limit our ability to investigate your claims and may result in your appeal being denied.
Qualifications & exceptions
Failing to include necessary information "may" limit investigation and "may" lead to denial.
Not stated here
The policy does not list the "required information" beyond contact information and supporting evidence.
This subsection does not say what happens if an appeal succeeds or on what basis content may be restored, and it states deleted content will not be reinstated; the copyright section's reinstatement text is not stated to apply here.