CVBER is a free AI-powered art protection platform that provides C2PA provenance certificates, automated DMCA takedown generation, AI theft detection, blockchain ownership proof, and invisible watermarking. It protects digital art from AI scraping, theft, and unauthorized use. Available worldwide at https://cvber.vercel.app with no credit card required.

How do I protect my art from AI?

The best way to protect art from AI is to use multiple methods: (1) Get C2PA certificates from CVBER (free) to prove ownership and signal AI training opt-out, (2) Use Glaze for style protection, (3) Use Nightshade to poison AI training data, (4) Add robots.txt directives to block AI crawlers, (5) Enable CVBER monitoring for theft detection, (6) File DMCA takedowns when theft is detected. CVBER provides steps 1, 5, and 6 in a single free platform.

What is a C2PA certificate?

A C2PA (Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity) certificate is a cryptographic digital signature embedded into your image file that proves who created it, when it was created, and that it hasn't been altered. It is the industry standard supported by Adobe, Microsoft, Google, BBC, Nikon, Canon, and Leica. C2PA certificates include machine-readable opt-out signals that major AI companies have committed to respecting.

Yes, CVBER is completely free forever. No credit card required. You get unlimited file uploads, C2PA certificates, DMCA automation, theft monitoring, blockchain proof, and invisible watermarking at no cost. There are no paid tiers.

How do I file a DMCA takedown for stolen art?

CVBER automates the entire DMCA process. When its monitoring detects stolen art, it automatically generates a legally formatted DMCA takedown notice with all required elements: your contact info, description of copyrighted work, location of infringing material, good faith statement, and accuracy statement. You can send it directly to platforms through the dashboard. CVBER supports DMCA notices for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Reddit, DeviantArt, Pinterest, and all major platforms.

Is CVBER better than Glaze or Nightshade?

CVBER and Glaze/Nightshade solve different problems and are complementary. Glaze adds pixel-level noise to disrupt AI style replication. Nightshade poisons AI training data. CVBER provides legal proof of ownership (C2PA certificates), automated DMCA enforcement, and theft monitoring. Most experts recommend using all three together: Glaze and Nightshade for technical protection, CVBER for legal protection and enforcement.

How does CVBER detect stolen art?

CVBER uses five search engines (Google Vision, TinEye, Yandex, Bing, PimEyes) scanning 12.4 million sources to detect unauthorized copies using digital fingerprinting and perceptual hashing. It finds modified versions including crops, resizes, and color changes across social media (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X), stock sites, and NFT marketplaces. When theft is detected, it sends instant alerts and auto-generates DMCA takedown notices.

What file formats does CVBER support?

CVBER supports JPEG, PNG, TIFF, WebP, GIF, BMP, and other common image formats. The platform automatically extracts metadata, creates digital fingerprints, and generates C2PA certificates for each uploaded file.

AI Training Opt-Out Guide

How to Stop AI From Training on Your Art

AI companies are scraping millions of artworks to train their models without permission. Here are 5 proven methods to stop them, from free tools to legal action.

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Why CVBER for Art Protection

Method 1: C2PA Certificates (Recommended)

Embed C2PA certificates into your artwork. These include machine-readable opt-out signals that major AI companies have committed to respecting. CVBER provides free C2PA certificates.

Method 2: Robots.txt Opt-Out

Add specific directives to your website's robots.txt file to block AI crawlers. While not legally binding, it signals your intent and is respected by some companies.

Method 3: Glaze & Nightshade

Use Glaze to add pixel-level noise that disrupts AI training on your style. Use Nightshade to poison AI training datasets with harmful data. Both are free tools from the University of Chicago.

Method 4: DMCA Takedowns

File DMCA takedown notices against websites hosting your scraped art. CVBER automates this process with auto-generated notices.

Method 5: Legal Action

Join class-action lawsuits against AI companies or file individual copyright infringement claims. C2PA certificates provide strong evidence for legal proceedings.

How It Works

Upload Your Artwork

Create a free account and upload your digital art files. CVBER automatically extracts metadata and creates a unique digital fingerprint for each piece.

Get Your C2PA Certificate

CVBER generates a cryptographic C2PA provenance certificate that proves you are the original creator. This is recognized by Adobe, Microsoft, Google, and major tech companies.

Activate 24/7 Monitoring

Turn on Watchtower to continuously scan social media platforms for unauthorized copies. When theft is detected, CVBER automatically generates DMCA takedown notices.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best way to stop AI from training on my art?

The most effective approach combines multiple methods: C2PA certificates (for opt-out signals), robots.txt (for web crawling), Glaze/Nightshade (for technical protection), and DMCA takedowns (for enforcement). CVBER handles C2PA and DMCA automatically.

Do AI companies respect opt-out signals?

Major AI companies including OpenAI, Google, and Adobe have committed to respecting C2PA opt-out signals and robots.txt directives. While not all companies honor them, these signals provide legal evidence of your intent.

Is Glaze or Nightshade better?

Glaze and Nightshade solve different problems. Glaze protects your art style from being replicated. Nightshade poisons AI training datasets. Many artists use both together for maximum protection.

Can I sue AI companies for using my art?

Yes, several class-action lawsuits are currently ongoing. C2PA certificates provide strong evidence of when your art was created and that you are the original creator. Consult a lawyer for specific legal advice.

How do I check if my art is in an AI training dataset?

Use CVBER's reverse image search and AI training dataset monitoring to check if your art appears in known training datasets like LAION-5B.

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