Last updated: October 17, 2025
++ Poke operates as a privacy-friendly frontend for YouTube and does not host or store video content. + All material viewed through Poke originates directly from YouTube’s servers. + As such, copyright claims concerning specific videos or media should be directed to YouTube, not Poke. +
++ If you believe that Poke has improperly displayed or proxied material in a way that violates your copyright, + please first confirm whether the material appears directly on YouTube. + If it does, the proper channel for resolution is YouTube’s DMCA takedown form. + YouTube has the authority and mechanisms to process copyright claims under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). +
++ Poke does not modify, rehost, or alter YouTube content in any way. + Our systems act purely as a transient intermediary under 17 U.S.C. § 512(a), transmitting publicly accessible data. + Therefore, any DMCA claim directed at Poke itself would not be valid, as we do not control or store the material. +
++ In rare cases where Poke’s systems display mislinked or erroneously proxied material not present on YouTube, + you may contact us via our issue tracker at + https://codeberg.org/ashley/poke/issues + and provide: +
++ Any personal information you submit in a DMCA-related report (such as your name, contact details, or legal documentation) + will be used solely for the purpose of evaluating and responding to your claim. + This data will not be shared publicly, sold, or reused for any other purpose. +
++ Poke does not maintain permanent user accounts or personal databases, + and any DMCA submission data is handled manually, reviewed, and deleted after the issue has been resolved. + We strongly recommend that you avoid submitting unnecessary personal details. +
++ Submissions through our Codeberg issue tracker are governed by Codeberg’s own privacy policy. + Please ensure that any sensitive or identifying information is shared privately and only when essential + for resolving the reported issue. +
++ By submitting a DMCA-related request, you consent to the temporary processing of your contact data + for communication regarding your claim, after which it will be securely discarded. +
++ Once received, we will review and, if applicable, adjust how the data is proxied to ensure accuracy and compliance. + However, as Poke does not host or control the content, permanent takedown requests must be directed to YouTube itself. +
++ Poke respects the rights of content creators and copyright holders, + and we comply with all applicable provisions of the DMCA and EU Directive 2001/29/EC. + Our mission remains focused on providing a privacy-conscious viewing experience, not redistributing copyrighted works. +
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