DMCA Policy

This DMCA Policy ("Policy") describes how SaveMyTracks, operating at savemytracks.com ("we," "us," or "our"), handles copyright infringement claims under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (17 U.S.C. § 512, "DMCA") and analogous international copyright law.

SaveMyTracks is a web-based audio conversion tool that allows users to download audio associated with publicly accessible Spotify track URLs for personal offline use. We take copyright infringement seriously and have established this Policy to address any concerns from rights holders in a prompt, fair, and legally compliant manner.

This Policy applies to all content served, processed, or cached by our Service. It is intended to provide clear guidance to copyright owners seeking to protect their work, as well as to users who believe their content has been wrongly removed.

SaveMyTracks is built on a foundation of respect for creators and the intellectual property that protects their work. We believe artists, composers, producers, and record labels deserve to have their rights honored. Our commitments are:

• Prompt Response: We review every valid DMCA notice within 5–10 business days and take appropriate action without delay.
• Good-Faith Review: Each notice is evaluated fairly and in good faith. We do not automatically act on deficient or clearly abusive notices.
• Repeat Infringer Enforcement: We maintain and enforce a repeat infringer policy that results in permanent access termination for users who repeatedly violate copyright.
• Transparency: We notify affected parties of actions taken and provide clear processes for submitting counter-notices and appeals.
• Minimal Data Retention: Audio files processed by our Service are automatically deleted within 30 minutes, minimizing any potential for prolonged infringement.
• No Facilitation of Mass Piracy: We actively rate-limit, monitor for, and block patterns of usage consistent with large-scale unauthorized distribution.

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is a United States federal law (17 U.S.C. § 512) enacted in 1998 that addresses copyright infringement on the internet. It creates a framework — commonly called the "notice and takedown" process — that allows copyright owners to notify online service providers of infringing content, and requires those providers to respond by removing or disabling access to the content.

The DMCA also provides "safe harbor" protections to qualifying service providers who follow these procedures in good faith, shielding them from copyright liability for content uploaded or processed by their users. In exchange for this protection, providers must meet certain eligibility criteria, including having a designated DMCA agent and implementing a repeat infringer policy.

While the DMCA is U.S. law, its principles have been widely adopted internationally. SaveMyTracks honors equivalent copyright protection frameworks in other jurisdictions, including the EU Copyright Directive (DSM Directive 2019/790) and the UK Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.

SaveMyTracks operates as an online service provider (OSP) and seeks to qualify for safe harbor protection under 17 U.S.C. § 512. Our safe harbor position is based on the following:

If you are a copyright owner or an authorized representative and you believe that content accessible through SaveMyTracks infringes your copyright, you may submit a formal DMCA takedown notice to our designated agent. To be effective, your notice must meet all of the legal requirements described in Section 06.

To be legally effective under 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3), a DMCA takedown notice must include all of the following elements. Notices that are missing any required element will be considered deficient and cannot be processed. We will notify you of deficiencies so you may resubmit.

• Authorized Signature: A physical or electronic signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner. An electronic signature may consist of your typed full legal name accompanied by a statement of authorization.
• Identification of Copyrighted Work: A clear description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed, including the title, artist/author, release year, and any copyright registration number (if applicable). If multiple works are covered by a single notice, provide a representative list.
• Identification of Infringing Material: Information reasonably sufficient to allow us to locate the material claimed to be infringing. This should include the specific Spotify track URL(s) submitted to our Service and, where possible, the approximate date and time of access. Generic or vague descriptions cannot be actioned.
• Contact Information: Your full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address. This information is required so we can communicate with you about the notice. We will not share this information with third parties except as required by law or to forward a counter-notice.
• Good-Faith Statement: A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or applicable law (including fair use or other recognized exceptions).
• Accuracy Statement Under Penalty of Perjury: A statement, made under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf. Knowingly making false statements in a DMCA notice may expose you to legal liability under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f).

Upon receiving a DMCA notice, we follow a structured, legally compliant review and response process. Here is what happens from submission to resolution:

If you believe that content was removed or access was disabled as a result of a mistake or misidentification of the material to be removed or disabled, you have the right under 17 U.S.C. § 512(g) to submit a counter-notification to our designated agent.

In accordance with 17 U.S.C. § 512(i)(1)(A), SaveMyTracks maintains and enforces a policy under which we terminate, in appropriate circumstances, the access of users who are found to be repeat copyright infringers.

We reserve the right to apply stricter action at any stage, at our sole discretion, particularly where the nature of the infringement is egregious, commercial, or involves organized piracy networks.

The DMCA process can be abused by bad actors to suppress lawful content, silence competition, or harass users. SaveMyTracks takes a strict stance against misuse of the DMCA takedown system.

SaveMyTracks is an independent third-party service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, authorized by, licensed by, or in any way officially connected to Spotify AB, its subsidiaries, or any music streaming, distribution, or rights management organization, including but not limited to:

• Spotify AB
• Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)
• British Phonographic Industry (BPI)
• International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI)
• Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Tidal, Deezer, or similar services
• Any major or independent record label

All copyrights in audio content belong to their respective artists, composers, publishers, and record labels. The name "Spotify" and the Spotify logo are registered trademarks of Spotify AB, used here solely for descriptive identification purposes. DMCA notices regarding content on Spotify's own platform should be directed to Spotify's designated DMCA agent, not to SaveMyTracks.

While the DMCA is a United States statute, SaveMyTracks serves users globally and acknowledges that copyright protection exists in most countries under national law and international treaties, including:

Rights holders outside the United States are welcome to submit takedown notices using the same process described in Sections 05 and 06. We apply substantively equivalent standards to international notices. However, we may require additional documentation establishing ownership or authorization under your local law.

For rights holders represented by collecting societies (e.g., PRS for Music, SACEM, ASCAP, BMI, SOCAN), notices may be submitted directly by the society acting on behalf of its members, provided the notice clearly identifies the specific works and the society's authority to act.

SaveMyTracks reserves the right to update, amend, or modify this DMCA Policy at any time to reflect changes in law, regulatory guidance, industry practices, or our Service's technical capabilities. Material changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where significant, by posting a notice on our Website.

We recommend that rights holders and frequent users of this Policy check this page periodically. The most current version is always the governing version and is accessible at savemytracks.com/dmca-policy.

This Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together constitute the complete legal framework governing use of the SaveMyTracks Service.

All DMCA takedown notices, counter-notifications, and copyright-related enquiries should be directed to our designated DMCA agent using the contact information below. For fastest processing, use email and include all required elements as described in Sections 05 and 06.