We respect the intellectual property rights of others. Our Terms of Service prohibit posting any content that violates another party’s intellectual property rights. Under appropriate circumstances and at our discretion, we may remove or disable access to material that infringes upon the rights of others. Additionally, we may restrict or terminate platform access for users who repeatedly infringe upon intellectual property rights.
If you believe content on the Meetup website violates another party’s intellectual property rights, please contact the rights owner directly. This will allow them to assess the situation and decide whether to report it to us.
How to Submit an Intellectual Property Claim
If your own intellectual property rights have been violated by content on Meetup, please submit a notice containing the details outlined below to our Copyright Agent (contact information provided below).
Legal Consequences of Misrepresentation
Please be aware that knowingly misrepresenting claims of infringement in your notice can lead to legal liability under 17 U.S.C. Section 512(f).
If you're unsure whether Meetup content infringes upon your intellectual property rights, we recommend consulting a lawyer. For additional information and general guidance, please refer to this Help Center article, which also includes further legal resources.
Information Required in Your Notice
Your notice should be submitted in English and follow the format provided below. If the content in question involves alleged copyright infringement, your notice must comply with Section 512(c)(3) of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). For further details on the DMCA and related intellectual property matters, see our FAQ on legal issues related to using Meetup.
Include the following information in your notice:
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Your full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
Note: Your contact information may be shared with the user who posted the allegedly infringing content.
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A clear description of the content or material you claim has been infringed.
Although not required, providing copies or references (including registration numbers, if applicable) of the infringed content is helpful.
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A detailed description of where the allegedly infringing material is located on Meetup.
Include specific URLs and clearly describe the content to help us identify it precisely.
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An explanation of how the content infringes your intellectual property rights.
Note: Providing this explanation is optional, but doing so can help expedite the review process.
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A statement affirming that you genuinely believe the disputed use is not authorized by the rights owner, their agent, or the law.
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A statement confirming that the information provided in your notice is accurate and declaring, under penalty of perjury, that you either own the intellectual property or are authorized to act on behalf of the rights owner.
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An electronic or physical signature of the individual authorized to act on behalf of the intellectual property owner.
Contact Information for Claims
Please send your notice to our designated agent for intellectual property claims via email or postal mail:
Email: legal@meetup.com
Mail:
Copyright Agent
PO Box 4668 #37895
New York, NY 10163-4668
Note: We may forward a copy of your notice to the member who posted the disputed content, the group's organizer, or third-party organizations such as Lumen, where it may be publicly accessible.