Core Viewpoint - Douyin is committed to maintaining a fair and healthy content ecosystem, ensuring the legal rights of creators and users are protected. The platform has recently detected malicious reports related to copyright infringement initiated by certain accounts using forged materials and altered evidence, disrupting the normal infringement handling mechanism [1][5]. Summary by Sections Malicious Reporting Overview - In the third quarter of 2025, Douyin identified 2,668 suspected malicious report leads from regular infringement reports. After verification, 96 accounts were penalized for violations, and 157 serious violation leads were precisely targeted. The platform collaborated with law enforcement to address illegal leads and conducted offline crackdowns on the sale of paid reporting services, effectively curbing the trend of violations [1][5]. Case Studies - **Case 1: Altered Album Information and Forged Originality Proofs** - Account "X**31" downloaded others' works and altered album information to falsely claim "original work was copied," initiating hundreds of copyright infringement reports from July to September this year, leading to the malicious removal of others' normal releases. Another account "ly**26" made over 300 similar reports, affecting multiple original videos. The platform optimized album screenshot review rules and banned the malicious complaint accounts, restoring the affected videos [2][5]. - **Case 2: Forged ID Documents for Malicious Reporting** - Account "马**溪" used altered ID materials to batch report videos under the pretext of "infringing portrait rights," impacting several fashion promotion videos. The platform identified these malicious complaints during the review process and banned the offending accounts, effectively curbing the violations [3][6]. - **Case 3: Forged Business Licenses for Bulk Reporting** - A user utilized a forged business license to initiate over 800 infringement reports in a short period, targeting more than 20 different companies across various industries, including catering and technology. The platform recognized these violations and promptly banned the offending accounts. Additionally, another company attempted to submit false business license materials to report negative videos about itself, but the platform rejected all reports and indefinitely banned the involved account [4][7]. User Guidance - Douyin emphasizes the need for collaborative efforts to maintain a healthy ecosystem. Users who find their rights infringed (e.g., material theft, portrait misuse) can report through the Douyin app by selecting "Report" - "Infringement of Rights" and following the guidelines provided. Users can also report any leads on the sale of malicious reporting services or any inquiries to Douyin's official hotline or email [4][7].