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Lawful use, copyright, and your responsibilities
Last updated: 6 September 2026 · Downexa
Clear rules for using Downexa legally: what you may download, what you must not, and how copyright complaints work.
You must have the right to download
Downloading media does not automatically make the copy legal. Platform terms of service, copyright law, and license agreements still apply. Downexa provides tools for managing downloads; it does not grant you rights to someone else’s movies, music, TV shows, or livestreams.
Use Downexa only for content you own, content you created, content shared with an explicit offline license, or content where an applicable exception clearly covers your use. When in doubt, do not download. Ask the rights holder or use official apps that already allow offline viewing under their license.
What we prohibit
You must not use Downexa to infringe copyright, circumvent DRM, redistribute pirated films or music, or assist others in unauthorized copying. We may suspend accounts that abuse the service. Our Terms & Conditions and DMCA page describe enforcement and notice procedures.
We also expect users to respect privacy. Do not download private messages, non-public stories, or other material you accessed without permission. Public availability of a URL is not the same as permission to keep a permanent copy.
Creators and educators
Creators often need offline copies of their own uploads for editing, backups, or presentations. Educators may need offline access to materials they produced for a class. Those workflows are legitimate when you control the rights or hold a license.
If you teach with third-party clips, rely on licensed educational sources or obtain permission. Downexa can help organize files you are already allowed to keep; it is not a substitute for clearing rights.
Reporting infringement
If you believe material accessible through our service infringes your copyright, follow the instructions on our DMCA / Copyright page. Provide enough detail for us to identify the content and respond. We review valid notices and take appropriate action, which can include removing access or disabling accounts.
For questions about subscriptions or support that are not copyright notices, use the Contact page instead so copyright mail is not mixed with billing requests.