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Originally Posted by money biz
Does the register lock the domains or does complaint go to host?
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\Here's a breakdown of how a website can be shut down for stolen content and ignoring Search Console violations:
Gather Evidence: The first step is to collect solid proof of the copyright infringement. This includes identifying the website's registrar using WHOIS lookup tools and documenting all instances of stolen content (text, images, etc.).
DMCA Takedown Notice: The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is your best friend here. You can send a DMCA Takedown notice to the website's hosting provider or the website owner. This notice formally requests the removal of the infringing content. Many services, like DMCA.com, can help you with this process.
Contact the Hosting Provider: If the website owner doesn't respond, reaching out to their hosting provider is crucial. Hosting services often have procedures for handling copyright infringement complaints and can take down the website if it fails to remove the offending content.
Report to Search Engines: Even if the website isn't completely taken down, you can ask search engines like Google to remove the plagiarized content from their search results. Google has a specific process for removing content that infringes copyright.
Google Manual Actions: If a website consistently violates Google's spam policies and ignores Search Console warnings, Google can issue a manual action. This can lead to the site being ranked lower or even omitted from search results, making it much harder for users to find. Source: Google Search Console Help
It's a multi-step process, but by following these steps, you can effectively work towards getting infringing content and even entire websites removed.