Last updated: November 2, 2026
DMCA & Copyright Policy ©️
Own a photo, video, text or other content that appears on Film Window without permission? File a notice and we’ll act quickly. We acknowledge notices within 24 hours and usually act within 3 working days.
File a takedown notice Content of yours was removed by mistake? File a counter-noticeOur approach to copyright
Film Window respects the rights of filmmakers, broadcasters, photographers and writers. We use posters, stills, screenshots and promotional material for news reporting, review and commentary, which is fair dealing under Section 52 of the Indian Copyright Act, 1957, and we credit sources where we can. We never host, embed or link to pirated films, episodes, songs or downloads.
Even so, mistakes can happen. We respond to valid notices under the Copyright Act, 1957, the Information Technology Act, 2000 and, for international rights holders, the US Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. §512).
What your notice must include
The takedown form asks for all of this, so nothing gets missed.
Full name, organisation (if any), email and phone number.
A description of the copyrighted work, with a link to the original if it’s online.
The exact Film Window URL and which image, video or text you mean.
Evidence that you own the work or are authorised to act for the owner.
That you believe the use is not authorised by the owner, its agent or the law.
A statement, under penalty of perjury, that your notice is accurate, plus your signature.
What happens next
Response times
| Request | Acknowledged | Resolved |
|---|---|---|
| Takedown notice | Within 24 hours | Usually within 3 working days |
| Counter-notice | Within 24 hours | Shared with the complainant; content may be restored if they take no legal action |
| Grievance (IT Rules, 2021) | Within 24 hours | Within 15 days |
Counter-notice
If content you supplied to us was removed and you believe that was a mistake, or that you have the right to use it, file a counter-notice with the removed URL, your contact details, an explanation, and a statement made in good faith and under penalty of perjury that the removal was a mistake. We may share your counter-notice with the person who complained, and may restore the material if they don’t take legal action.
False or abusive notices
Sending a knowingly false notice may make you legally responsible for damages. We may ignore notices that are clearly abusive or that target lawful news reporting or criticism.
Piracy reports
If you see a comment or third-party link on our site that points to pirated content, report it to us and we’ll remove it.
Grievance Officer
In line with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, complaints about our content or your personal data can be sent to our Grievance Officer at hello@thefilmwindow.com with the subject line “Grievance”. We acknowledge complaints within 24 hours and aim to resolve them within 15 days.
See also our Image Usage Policy and Terms of Service.
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