DMCA Copyright Policy – Divinesigils

At Divinesigils, we recognize the importance of the mobile gaming industry and the creativity that drives it. This DMCA Copyright Policy outlines our approach to protecting intellectual property in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

Scope

This policy applies to all mobile gaming content on our platform, including apps, downloadable content, in-game assets, trailers, screenshots, mods, reviews, gameplay footage, and user-generated content.

Understanding Copyright in Mobile Gaming

• Game source code and software
• Sprites, characters, skins, and visual elements
• Music, audio effects, and voice acting
• Storylines, dialogue, and game narratives
• Trailers, splash screens, and promotional content
• Icons, digital currency, and in-game unlockables
• App store listings and metadata

Unauthorized use or distribution may lead to legal consequences.

Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice

If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed, submit a notice with:

• Your physical or electronic signature
• Description of the copyrighted work
• Location of the infringing material
• Your contact details (name, address, phone, email)
• Good faith belief that the use is unauthorized
• Statement under penalty of perjury confirming accuracy

We will remove the content if the notice is valid and notify the content owner.

Filing a Counter-Notification

If you believe your content was removed in error, submit a counter-notification including:

• Your contact information
• Description and location of the removed content
• Statement under penalty of perjury regarding the error
• Consent to court jurisdiction and service of process
• Your electronic or physical signature

We may restore the content within 10–14 business days unless legal action is taken.

Repeat Infringer Policy

We track DMCA complaints and may ban users who receive multiple valid notices. This applies to all users including developers, content creators, and players.

Developer and Publisher Responsibilities

All developers must ensure they have rights to the content they publish. Do not:

• Use unlicensed assets
• Distribute modified games without permission
• Copy UI layouts, code, or models from others
• Use third-party branding without authorization

User-Generated Content

Users may share videos, reviews, mods, and fan creations. Do not:

• Upload copyrighted content without permission
• Include licensed music without rights
• Create derivatives from other games unlawfully
• Impersonate developers or misrepresent content

Fair Use

Some content may qualify as fair use (e.g., criticism or parody), but this is not guaranteed. Users must evaluate their own use under applicable laws.

Abuse of DMCA Process

Fraudulent DMCA claims or counterclaims may lead to penalties and bans. Examples of abuse include:

• Filing takedowns without ownership
• Harassing others with false claims
• Submitting repeated false reports
• Using fake identities in notices

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to:

• Timely and lawful processing of DMCA notices
• Allowing users to file counter-notifications
• Transparency in handling disputes
• Taking action against repeat offenders
• Educating our community about copyright

We continuously update this policy to reflect legal and industry changes.