I run AppleTorrent as a resource for working editors. That means I take copyright seriously — I want the tools listed here to be discussed fairly, not passed around in ways that hurt the developers who make them. This page explains how I handle infringement claims, in plain terms.
What happens when you send a notice
If I receive a valid DMCA notice about a catalog entry, I'll remove or disable access to the page promptly. I'll flag the listing internally so it doesn't slip back in. If the uploader has an account, I'll notify them so they can file a counter-notice. Repeat infringers lose their accounts.
Response time
I check [email protected] regularly during Austin business hours — usually once a day, more during a long render. Most straightforward notices get handled quickly. Complex claims take longer. I won't promise a fixed turnaround; I will promise I don't sit on these.
Vague or bulk requests
I can't act on a notice that just says "remove all copies of our software." AppleTorrent lists individual programs, each with its own page and version history. Give me exact URLs. Bulk complaints that name nothing specific or come from automated scrapers without human review get set aside until they're fixed. I'm one person — I need enough detail to verify a claim.
What a valid notice includes
Send your notice to [email protected]. Include all of the following:
- The exact page address on appletorrent.com where the material appears.
- A clear identification of the copyrighted work — the program name, publisher, and any registration details.
- Proof that you own the rights or are authorized to act. A company email from the official domain, a link to your role on the developer's site, or a short statement works.
- Your contact information: full name and email address.
- A good-faith statement that you believe the use isn't authorized.
- Your physical or electronic signature. A typed name works for electronic.
A notice missing any piece slows everything down. I'll ask for the missing bits before I take content down.
What AppleTorrent actually hosts
This site catalogs Mac software — programs, plugins, utilities — for editors finding the right tool under deadline. Every listing includes version history, file size, compatibility, and install notes. Older builds stay available because some of us still run a cheesegrater Mac Pro that can't handle the latest OS. I don't host user-submitted files directly, but catalog pages can include download links that rightsholders may object to. That's what a DMCA notice addresses.
If you have a question not covered here, reach out to [email protected]. I'd rather have a short conversation than a long legal mess.