Copyright Disclaimer Generator
Create a copyright notice with optional Fair Use and DMCA clauses for your site.
A copyright notice states who owns the content on your site and from what year, and it signals that the work isn't free to copy. This tool builds that notice from your details — the owner or company name, the site or app name, its URL, the copyright year, and a contact email — and lets you add two optional clauses: a Fair Use statement and a DMCA takedown notice. You can copy the result as plain text or HTML. Everything is generated in your browser.
What the two optional clauses do
The Fair Use clause references Section 107 of the US Copyright Act, which permits limited use of copyrighted material for purposes such as commentary, criticism, news reporting, teaching, and research. Sites that quote or reference third-party work often include it to explain the basis on which that material appears. The DMCA clause provides a notice and a contact point for rights holders who believe their work has been used improperly, describing how to request removal. Enable whichever apply to your site; leave them off and they won't appear in the notice.
Generating and placing the notice
Fill in the fields, toggle the clauses you want, and the tool produces a formatted notice. Switch between the plain-text and HTML tabs depending on where it will go — HTML is handy for pasting straight into a footer or a dedicated page, while plain text suits documents and emails. The short copyright line (for example, © year, owner — all rights reserved) commonly sits in the site footer, while the fuller notice with Fair Use and DMCA details usually lives on its own page. Review the wording and adjust the contact details before publishing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to register a copyright for this notice to matter?
In many countries copyright exists automatically once original work is created, and a notice simply makes ownership clear. Registration is separate and can offer extra legal benefits in some jurisdictions. This tool provides general information, not legal advice — consult a lawyer for your specific situation.
What is the DMCA clause for?
It gives copyright holders a clear way to report content they believe infringes their rights, along with a contact point for takedown requests. It is most relevant if your site hosts user submissions or republishes third-party material.
Is the Fair Use clause enough to protect me legally?
No. Fair use is a legal doctrine decided case by case on specific factors, not something a disclaimer alone secures. The clause explains your reasoning; it does not guarantee a particular outcome. When in doubt, seek legal advice.
Is my information uploaded anywhere?
No. The notice is generated in your browser from what you enter. Nothing is sent to a server or stored by this site.