At Free Games, we respect the intellectual property rights of copyright owners and take copyright infringement seriously. We are committed to responding appropriately to valid copyright infringement notices and removing or disabling access to material that is claimed to infringe copyright where required by applicable law.
If you believe that copyrighted material belonging to you has been published, displayed, or made available on our website without authorization, you may submit a DMCA Copyright Infringement Notice using the procedure described below.
1. Copyright Infringement Notice
If you are the copyright owner or an authorized representative of the copyright owner, you may request removal of allegedly infringing material from our website.
For a DMCA notice to be properly processed, please provide the following information:
- Identification of the copyrighted work that you believe has been infringed. If multiple copyrighted works are involved, you may provide a representative list.
- Identification of the allegedly infringing material, including the exact URL or other information that allows us to locate the material on our website.
- Your contact information, including your full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
- Good Faith Statement: A statement confirming that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, the copyright owner’s representative, or applicable law.
- Accuracy and Authority Statement: A statement confirming that the information contained in your notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
- Signature: A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or an authorized representative.
These elements are based on the requirements described by the U.S. Copyright Office for a DMCA notification.
2. How to Submit a DMCA Notice
Please send your complete copyright infringement notice to our copyright contact:
Website: Free Games
Copyright Contact: [Your Name or Copyright Agent]
Email: [Your DMCA Email Address]
Address: [Your Business or Mailing Address]
Please replace the placeholders above with your actual contact information before publishing this policy.
Providing the exact URL of the material you are reporting will help us locate and review the content more efficiently.
3. Our Response to Valid Notices
After receiving a sufficiently complete and valid copyright infringement notice, we will review the complaint and take appropriate action where applicable.
Depending on the circumstances, this may include removing the material, disabling access to the material, contacting the person responsible for the material, or requesting additional information from the copyright claimant.
The U.S. Copyright Office explains that qualifying online service providers generally must act expeditiously to remove or disable access to material identified in a compliant notice when seeking the applicable DMCA safe-harbor protections.
4. Counter-Notification
If material has been removed or disabled because of a copyright complaint and you believe the removal occurred because of a mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification.
A counter-notification should generally include:
- Your physical or electronic signature.
- Identification of the material that was removed or disabled and its previous location.
- A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.
- Your full name, address, telephone number, and email address.
- A statement consenting to the jurisdiction requirements applicable under the DMCA and agreeing to accept service of process from the copyright claimant or their authorized representative.
The U.S. Copyright Office describes these requirements under Section 512 of the Copyright Act.
5. False or Misleading Claims
Please do not submit a copyright complaint unless you genuinely believe that your copyrighted work is being infringed.
Copyright owners and authorized representatives should ensure that all information contained in a copyright notice is accurate. Knowingly making material misrepresentations in a copyright notice may result in legal consequences.
6. Third-Party Content
Free Games may contain links, references, descriptions, images, or other information relating to third-party games and services.
We do not claim ownership of copyrighted material belonging to third parties. Where applicable, trademarks, logos, game titles, images, and other intellectual property remain the property of their respective owners.
If you believe that material appearing on Free Games infringes your copyright, please contact us using the DMCA procedure described above.
7. Repeat Infringers
Where applicable, Free Games may take appropriate action against users or contributors who repeatedly submit material that is the subject of valid copyright infringement complaints.
The DMCA safe-harbor framework includes a requirement for qualifying service providers to adopt and reasonably implement a policy addressing repeat infringers.
8. Processing Time
We aim to review legitimate copyright complaints as soon as reasonably possible.
Processing time may depend on whether the notice contains sufficient information to identify the copyrighted work and the allegedly infringing material. Providing accurate URLs and complete contact information can help avoid unnecessary delays.
9. Changes to This DMCA Policy
Free Games may update this DMCA Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, services, or applicable legal requirements.
Any updated version will be published on this page with a revised effective date.
10. Contact Us
For copyright-related complaints, please contact:
Free Games DMCA Department
Email: [Your DMCA Email Address]
Website: [Your Website URL]
Please include “DMCA Copyright Notice” in the subject line of your email.
This policy is intended as general website information and is not legal advice. If you are unsure about your rights or obligations, consider consulting a qualified legal professional.
