Copyright Policy

Last Updated: 14 August, 2025

Bluesky respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. Users may not post content that infringes the copyrights or intellectual property rights of others.

If you believe content on Bluesky infringes your copyright or other IP rights, you may report it by following the process described below. We respond promptly to valid legal requests and, when appropriate, remove or disable access to the infringing material.

1. Defined Terms

Unless otherwise defined in this Copyright Policy, all capitalized terms have the meaning given to them in the Bluesky Terms of Service.

2. Submitting a Copyright Complaint

If you are a copyright owner (or authorized to act on behalf of one), you may send us a takedown request that includes all of the following information:

1. A description of the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed;
2. The specific URL or other identifying information of the allegedly infringing content;
3. Your name, address, phone number, and email address;
4. A statement that you have a good faith belief the use of the content is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law;
5. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner; and
6. Your physical or electronic signature.

Submit your request here.

3. Counter-Notification Process

If you believe your content was removed in error under a copyright claim, you may submit a counter-notification. Your counter-notification must include:

1. Your contact details;
2. The URL or identification of the material that was removed;
3. A statement under penalty of perjury that you believe the content was wrongly removed;
4. A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of your local federal court (if in the U.S.) or, if outside the U.S., consenting to jurisdiction in any place where Bluesky is located;
5. Your physical or electronic signature.

Submit your counter-notice here.

We will take appropriate action when we receive a valid counter-notice.

4. Repeat Infringer and Abusive Reporting Policy

In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and other applicable laws, Bluesky may suspend or terminate the accounts of users who (i) repeatedly infringe copyright or (ii) repeatedly file unfounded, inaccurate, abusive, or harassing copyright infringement complaints, in appropriate circumstances and at our discretion.

5. Transparency and Compliance

To comply with the EU Digital Services Act (DSA) and other jurisdictional transparency laws, Bluesky:

1. Publishes data on copyright takedown actions as required;
2. Cooperates with competent authorities upon valid legal request; and
3. Preserves metadata and documentation related to copyright reports as required by law.

6. Use of Your Copyrighted Content

For details on how Bluesky uses user-submitted content and the license you grant us, please review our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

7. Contact

For questions or copyright concerns, contact us at support@bsky.app.