DMCA & Copyright Policy

Copyright Compliance

FreeText2Speech respects intellectual property rights and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). We take copyright infringement seriously and will respond to notices of alleged infringement in accordance with the DMCA.

User Responsibility

Users of our service are solely responsible for the content they submit for text-to-speech conversion. By using our service, you represent and warrant that:

  • You have the legal right to reproduce and convert the submitted text
  • The text does not infringe any third-party copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights
  • The content complies with all applicable laws and regulations

DMCA Takedown Procedure

If you believe that content accessible through or in connection with our service infringes your copyright, you may file a DMCA takedown notice with us. Your notice must include the following information:

Required Information:

  • Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
  • Identification of the material that you claim is infringing
  • Your contact information (name, address, telephone number, email address)
  • A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized
  • A statement that the information in the notice is accurate, under penalty of perjury
  • Your electronic or physical signature

How to File a DMCA Notice

Please send your DMCA takedown notice to:

Email: dmca@freetext2speech.com

Subject: DMCA Takedown Notice

We will review your notice and take appropriate action in accordance with the DMCA, which may include removing or disabling access to the allegedly infringing content.

Response Time

Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, we will:

  • Acknowledge receipt within 24 hours
  • Review the claim for completeness and validity
  • Take appropriate action within 1-2 business days
  • Notify the user who submitted the content (if applicable)

Counter-Notification

If you believe that content you submitted was removed in error, you may file a counter-notification. Your counter-notification must include:

  • Identification of the material that has been removed
  • Your contact information
  • A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed in error
  • Consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court for your district
  • Your electronic or physical signature

Repeat Infringer Policy

FreeText2Speech has a policy to terminate, in appropriate circumstances, users who are repeat infringers of copyrighted works. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to our service for users who repeatedly infringe copyright.

Fair Use Doctrine

We recognize the importance of the fair use doctrine under U.S. copyright law. Users may submit text for conversion that includes copyrighted material if such use constitutes fair use, including purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research.

International Users

While we comply with U.S. copyright law, we respect international copyright treaties and will respond to valid copyright claims from rights holders worldwide in accordance with applicable international agreements.

Important Notice

Please be aware that knowingly misrepresenting that material is infringing may result in liability for damages. Therefore, if you are unsure whether material infringes your copyright, we recommend consulting with legal counsel before filing a DMCA notice.

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Designated DMCA Agent: dmca@freetext2speech.com