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+name: ©️ copyright removal request
+description: request to remove content
+labels: ['remove stream']
+body:
+  - type: input
+    attributes:
+      label: your full legal name
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: dropdown
+    attributes:
+      label: are you the copyright holder or authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf?
+      description: we cannot process your request unless it is submitted by the copyright owner or an agent authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
+      options:
+        - Yes, I am the copyright holder.
+        - Yes, I am authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf.
+        - No.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: please describe the nature of your copyright ownership or authorization to act on the owner's behalf.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: please provide a detailed description of the original copyrighted work that has allegedly been infringed. If possible, include a URL to where it is posted online.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: what content should be removed? please specify the URL for each item.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: any additional information we need to know?