Takedown Workflow
From detection to registrar contact in under 4 hours
Pre-vetted abuse templates, direct registrar contacts, and multi-path escalation (ICANN, DMCA, AbuseIPDB) — not generic email forms. This is why our SLA is 4 hours, not 72.
SLA timeline
The 4-hour takedown: step by step
Registrar coverage
40+ registrars contacted directly — not through generic forms
Brandefense maintains verified abuse escalation paths with all major ICANN-accredited registrars. Key partners include:
Tier-1 Registrars (direct path)
GoDaddy, Namecheap, Tucows, Network Solutions, PDR Ltd., Name.com — all with verified abuse contact emails and pre-established response expectations under our SLA templates.
ccTLD Registries
Country-code TLD abuse contacts (e.g. Nominet for .uk, AFNIC for .fr, Denic for .de) covered through ICANN-coordinated abuse reporting frameworks.
ICANN Compliance Path
For registrars that fail to respond within 24 hours of our initial abuse contact, we file an ICANN Compliance complaint — which carries regulatory weight and typically accelerates suspension.
AbuseIPDB + DMCA
Active phishing kits on live domains are also reported to AbuseIPDB for hosting provider escalation and, where applicable, a DMCA notice is filed against fraudulent use of brand copyrighted content.
Legal process
DMCA, AbuseIPDB, and ICANN escalation paths
Different threat types require different escalation channels. Brandefense selects the right path automatically based on domain registration data and detected kit type.
DMCA Notice
When a lookalike domain copies copyrighted brand assets (logo, product imagery, UI), a DMCA notice filed with the registrar creates a legal obligation to act — strengthening the abuse case beyond a standard policy complaint.
ICANN Complaint
ICANN-accredited registrars are contractually required to maintain abuse contacts and respond to validated abuse reports. ICANN Compliance complaints trigger regulatory review and have high suspension rates.
Takedown SLA
4-hour SLA. Signed contract. Measurable result.
We contact the registrar within 4 hours of detection. Ask us about our SLA terms in the demo.