The combined situation

SwapFace is a real time face swap service that supports live video conferencing applications. It enables face swap for Zoom, Discord video, and OBS streaming. When SwapFace output appears on Patreon, removal proceeds through the statutory takedown process under 47 USC 223a combined with source attribution to strengthen the legal claim.

Why this combination is high risk

Real time face swap creates novel harm vectors including impersonation in business video calls and intimate partner deception. On Patreon specifically, patreon's paywall model limits casual sharing but creator accounts can be compromised and used to post unauthorized content. adult tier creators have particular exposure to leak and impersonation risks.

How removal proceeds

Patreon accepts NCII reports through its trust and safety contact form and through its DMCA agent. Verified creator accounts have identity documentation on file which supports law enforcement subpoenas. Source attribution to SwapFace is documented through swapface real time output displays characteristic latency artifacts including occasional face misalignment during rapid head movement, which strengthens the takedown notice and supports parallel legal action.