DMCA Copyright Policy

Effective Date: July 26, 2026
Last Updated: July 26, 2026

DMCA Copyright Policy

POLYGUNPLAY™ respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users of our games, websites, online services, communities, and related platforms to do the same.

This Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA") Copyright Policy describes the procedures for submitting copyright infringement claims involving POLYGUNPLAY™ services and the procedures available for responding to copyright claims.

This Policy applies to all POLYGUNPLAY games, software, websites, online services, promotional materials, social media accounts, community platforms, digital content, and related products.

This Policy applies to:

POLYGUNPLAY games.

POLYGUNPLAY websites.

POLYGUNPLAY online services.

Official community spaces.

Social media accounts.

User-submitted content.

Other digital services operated by POLYGUNPLAY™.

  1. Definitions

    For purposes of this Policy:

    "POLYGUNPLAY™"

    Means the independent game development brand operating under the POLYGUNPLAY name, including current and future games, software, websites, services, intellectual property, and related materials.

    "Copyright Owner"

    Means the individual or entity that owns or controls the copyright rights in a creative work.

    "Copyright Claim"

    Means a notice alleging that material available through a POLYGUNPLAY service infringes copyrighted material owned by another party.

    "Infringing Material"

    Means material that a copyright owner alleges violates their exclusive rights under applicable copyright law.

    "User Content"

    Means content submitted, uploaded, posted, transmitted, or otherwise provided by users.

    Examples include:

    • Images.

    • Videos.

    • Comments.

    • Artwork.

    • Posts.

    • Screenshots.

    • Community creations.

  2. Respect for Copyright

    POLYGUNPLAY™ respects creators, developers, artists, musicians, writers, and other copyright owners.

    We do not intentionally permit copyright infringement through our services.

    If you believe content associated with POLYGUNPLAY violates your copyright rights, you may submit a copyright notice using the process described below.

  3. Submitting a Copyright Infringement Notice

    A copyright owner or authorized representative may submit a DMCA notice requesting removal of allegedly infringing material.

    A valid notice should include the following information:

    A. Identification of the Copyrighted Work

    A description of the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed.

    Examples:

    • Title of the work.

    • Registration information, if applicable.

    • Publication information.

    • Description of ownership.

    B. Identification of the Allegedly Infringing Material

    A description of the material you believe infringes your copyright.

    Please include:

    • The specific location of the material.

    • A URL or identifying information where available.

    • A description sufficient for POLYGUNPLAY to locate the material.

    C. Contact Information

    Your notice should include:

    • Full legal name.

    • Email address.

    • Mailing address.

    • Telephone number.

    D. Good Faith Statement

    Your notice must include a statement that:

    You have a good faith belief that the disputed use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.

    E. Accuracy Statement

    Your notice must include a statement that:

    The information contained in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

    F. Signature

    Your notice must include a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative.

  4. Incomplete Notices

    POLYGUNPLAY™ may be unable to process notices that:

    • Do not identify the copyrighted work.

    • Do not identify the allegedly infringing material.

    • Do not provide sufficient contact information.

    • Do not include required legal statements.

    • Are submitted anonymously without sufficient information.

    POLYGUNPLAY may request additional information before taking action.

  5. Review Process

    After receiving a valid copyright notice, POLYGUNPLAY may:

    • Review the claim.

    • Contact the reporting party.

    • Contact affected users.

    • Remove or restrict access to material.

    • Request additional information.

    • Decline action where appropriate.

    Submission of a notice does not automatically establish infringement.

  6. Counter-Notice Procedure

    If you believe your content was removed or restricted due to an incorrect copyright claim, you may submit a counter-notice.

    A valid counter-notice should include:

    A. Identification of Removed Material

    A description of:

    • The removed material.

    • Where the material appeared before removal.

    B. Statement of Good Faith Belief

    A statement that:

    You believe the material was removed or disabled due to mistake, misidentification, or an incorrect application of copyright law.

    C. Contact Information

    • Full legal name.

    • Email address.

    • Mailing address.

    • Telephone number.

    D. Consent Statement

    Where required by applicable law, include a statement consenting to applicable legal jurisdiction and acceptance of service of process.

    E. Signature

    Include your physical or electronic signature.

  7. Restoration of Material

    Where appropriate and required by applicable law, POLYGUNPLAY™ may restore removed material after receiving a valid counter-notice unless the original claimant initiates appropriate legal action within the required timeframe.

    Restoration decisions may depend on:

    • Applicable law.

    • Platform requirements.

    • Nature of the dispute.

    • Available information.

  8. False or Bad-Faith Claims

    Copyright reporting systems exist to protect legitimate rights holders.

    They must not be used to:

    • Remove lawful criticism.

    • Silence opinions.

    • Harass creators.

    • Gain competitive advantages.

    • Remove unwanted reviews.

    • Submit knowingly false ownership claims.

    Submitting materially false or fraudulent copyright claims may result in legal consequences.

    POLYGUNPLAY™ reserves the right to pursue available remedies against individuals or entities abusing copyright reporting procedures.

  9. Protection Against Improper Claims

    POLYGUNPLAY™ maintains records relating to the creation and ownership of its intellectual property, including where applicable:

    • Development records.

    • Source files.

    • Project files.

    • Version history.

    • Publication records.

    • Licensing records.

    • Business documentation.

    POLYGUNPLAY may use such records when responding to copyright disputes.

  10. Third-Party Content

    POLYGUNPLAY™ may host or display content created by users or third parties.

    POLYGUNPLAY does not necessarily endorse, verify, or assume ownership of user-submitted content.

    Users are responsible for ensuring they have appropriate rights to submit their content.

  11. Repeat Infringement

    Where appropriate, POLYGUNPLAY™ may restrict or terminate access for users who repeatedly submit infringing material or repeatedly violate intellectual property rights.

    Actions may include:

    • Content removal.

    • Account restrictions.

    • Community bans.

    • Service termination.

  12. Preservation of Rights

    Nothing in this Policy:

    • Transfers ownership rights.

    • Creates an implied license.

    • Limits POLYGUNPLAY's legal rights.

    • Waives available remedies.

    • Prevents enforcement of intellectual property rights.

    POLYGUNPLAY™ reserves all rights available under applicable law.

  13. Trademark Matters

    This Policy applies primarily to copyright matters.

    Trademark concerns involving:

    • POLYGUNPLAY™ branding.

    • Logos.

    • Names.

    • False affiliation.

    • Unauthorized commercial use.

    May be addressed through POLYGUNPLAY's Copyright & Trademark Policy.

  14. Changes to This Policy

    POLYGUNPLAY™ may update this DMCA Copyright Policy from time to time.

    Changes may be made to reflect:

    • Legal requirements.

    • Platform requirements.

    • Business changes.

    • New services.

    Updated versions become effective when published unless otherwise required by law.

  15. Contact Information

    Copyright notices, counter-notices, and intellectual property inquiries may be submitted through the official POLYGUNPLAY website contact information.

    A designated DMCA contact method may be published separately if required or established.

  16. Acceptance

    BY USING POLYGUNPLAY™ SERVICES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO THIS DMCA COPYRIGHT POLICY.

    POLYGUNPLAY™ RESERVES THE RIGHT TO PROTECT ITS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND RESPOND TO COPYRIGHT CLAIMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW.

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