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This form is intended for reporting content posted on Instagram that you believe is defamatory. Other types of reports will not be addressed through this form. Content that is not defamatory may still violate our Community Guidelines. Learn how to report Community Guidelines violations.

Select the jurisdiction where you are claiming legal rights

Would you like to report criminal insult/defamation (sections 185 - 187 of the German Criminal Code) under NetzDG? (What is NetzDG?).

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Without a court order establishing the unlawfulness of the content you wish to report, Instagram is not able to act on that content. If you have not already done so, you may wish to contact the party responsible for posting the content directly. If you obtain a court order against them, you may provide it to us and we will be happy to look into the matter further. If you believe content on Instagram violates our Community Guidelines (example: bullying, harassment, hate speech), please visit the Help Center to learn more about how to report it to us.

Instagram is not in a position to adjudicate the truth or falsity of statements made by third parties, and consistent with Section 230(c) of the Communications Decency Act, is not responsible for those statements. As a result, we are not liable to act on the content you want to report. If you believe content on Instagram violates our Community Guidelines (example: bullying, harassment, hate speech), please visit the Help Center to learn more about how to report it to us.

Instagram is not in a position to adjudicate the truth or falsity of statements made by third parties, and consistent with applicable law, is not responsible for those statements. As a result, we are not liable to act on the content you want to report. If you believe content on Instagram violates our Community Guidelines (example: bullying, harassment, hate speech), please visit the Help Center to learn more about how to report it to us.

Who are you reporting on behalf of?

I am reporting on behalf of myself.

I am reporting on behalf of my organization (e.g. I'm an employee).

I am an attorney or other representative authorized to report on behalf of my client.

I am reporting on behalf of someone else.

A report alleging defamation must come from the injured party or someone authorized to report on their behalf (for example, an attorney). If you are not either, we will not be able to process your report. If you believe someone else’s rights have been violated by content on Instagram, you may wish to ask them to contact us directly.

Your full name

Name of your organization

Name of your organization (e.g. your law firm)

Name of your client

Your job title

Mailing address

Email address

For each piece of content you’d like to report, we ask that you provide a URL and explain why you believe it is defamatory. Learn how to obtain the URLs for the content you’d like to report.

How many URLs would you like to report?

Please explain where the content appears, the specific statements you believe are defamatory, and why you believe they are defamatory.

For more information on getting links (URLs) to report content, visit our Help Center. If you cannot provide URLs, please provide screenshots of the content here.

Please explain where the content appears, the specific statements you believe are defamatory, and why you believe they are defamatory.

Learn how to get a link to content on Instagram here.

Please provide a link (URL) to the post on Instagram under which the comment is posted.

Who posted the comment? Please provide their account's username.

When was the comment posted?

Attachment (Optional)

You may provide us with a screenshot showing us the content you wish to report.

I would like to report more comments

Comment 2

Please provide a link (URL) to the post on Instagram under which the comment is posted.

Who posted the comment? Please provide their account's username.

When was the comment posted?

Attachment (Optional)

You may provide us with a screenshot showing us the content you wish to report.

Comment 3

Please provide a link (URL) to the post on Instagram under which the comment is posted.

Who posted the comment? Please provide their account's username.

When was the comment posted?

Attachment (Optional)

What type of content are you trying to report?

Story

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Content I cannot access

Who posted the content?

Please provide their account's username.

When was the content posted?

Please describe the content and include as much information as possible.

Attachment (Optional)

You may provide us with a screenshot showing us the content you wish to report.

Please provide any additional evidence or court orders demonstrating that the statements are defamatory. (Optional)

Declaration Statement

By submitting this notice, you state: that you have a good faith belief that the content you are reporting is unlawful in the manner described above; that the information contained in this report is accurate; and, to the extent you are acting on behalf of a client, that you are a legal representative authorized by that client to submit this report.

Electronic Signature

Your electronic signature should match your full name.

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