DMCA Notice – CastlesApps.com

At CastlesApps.com, we respect intellectual property rights and are committed to protecting creators’ works. If you believe that your copyrighted work has been infringed upon or otherwise violated, we provide a process to submit a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedown notice.

This page outlines the procedure for submitting such a notice, as well as information regarding your rights as a copyright holder under the DMCA.

What is the DMCA?

The DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) is a U.S. copyright law that helps protect the rights of copyright holders. One of the key provisions of the DMCA is the notice-and-takedown system, which allows copyright holders to request the removal of infringing content from websites and online services. The law provides a safe harbor for online service providers (like CastlesApps.com) if they promptly respond to valid takedown notices.

The DMCA has two main objectives:

  1. Protecting copyrighted works: By giving creators a mechanism to enforce their rights online.
  2. Safe harbor for online platforms: Protecting service providers from liability for user-uploaded content, as long as they act in good faith to remove infringing content upon notice.

How to File a DMCA Takedown Notice

If you are the copyright holder or an authorized representative of the copyright holder and believe that your copyrighted work has been infringed upon by content posted on CastlesApps.com, you can submit a DMCA takedown notice to our designated agent. In accordance with the DMCA, CastlesApps.com will promptly remove or disable access to the infringing content once we have received a valid notice.

To file a DMCA takedown notice, please provide the following information:

  1. Identification of the copyrighted work:
    • A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed. If the work is a published work (such as an image, text, video, or software), please provide sufficient details, such as the title, author, and publication date.
  2. Identification of the infringing content:
    • A description of where the infringing material is located on CastlesApps.com. This should include specific URLs or links to the pages where the infringing content can be found.
  3. Your contact information:
    • Your full name, address, phone number, and email address. We may need to contact you to resolve the issue or clarify your request.
  4. A statement of good faith belief:
    • A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the copyrighted material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
  5. A statement under penalty of perjury:
    • A statement that the information provided in the notice is accurate, and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
  6. Your electronic or physical signature:
    • A signature (physical or electronic) of the copyright owner or the person authorized to act on their behalf.

Once we receive your DMCA notice with the information above, CastlesApps.com will take action as required under the DMCA. This may include removing or disabling access to the infringing material in question.

Contact Information for DMCA Notices:

Please submit your DMCA takedown notice to our designated agent at the following contact details:

Designated DMCA Agent
CastlesApps.com
Email: [insert your contact email]
Address: [insert your business address]
Phone: [insert your phone number]

Counter-Notification Procedure

If you believe that your content was removed in error or that you have the right to use the content in question, you have the option to file a counter-notification.

To file a counter-notification, please provide the following information:

  1. Identification of the content that was removed or disabled:
    • Provide the specific URLs or links to the content that was removed or to which access was disabled.
  2. Your contact information:
    • Include your full name, address, phone number, and email address.
  3. A statement of good faith belief:
    • A statement that you have a good faith belief that the content was removed or disabled as a result of a mistake or misidentification of the content.
  4. Your consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court:
    • A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the federal district court for the district in which you reside or the location of CastlesApps.com.
  5. A statement under penalty of perjury:
    • A statement that the information provided is accurate and that you are authorized to file the counter-notification.
  6. Your electronic or physical signature:
    • An electronic or physical signature of the person providing the counter-notification.

Once we receive your valid counter-notification, we will forward it to the party who initially submitted the DMCA takedown notice. We may reinstate the content unless the original complainant files a court action to prevent it.

Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable laws, CastlesApps.com has implemented a Repeat Infringer Policy. We will terminate the accounts of users who repeatedly infringe upon copyright law or otherwise violate our Terms of Service.

If you believe that a user of CastlesApps.com has repeatedly infringed upon your copyrighted works, please contact us with evidence of the repeat infringements.

Copyright Infringement and Fair Use

It’s important to understand that not all uses of copyrighted content are infringing. The fair use doctrine allows for certain uses of copyrighted works without permission, including criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is determined on a case-by-case basis, so if you are unsure whether your use of copyrighted content constitutes fair use, we encourage you to consult a legal professional.

The DMCA takedown notice process is designed for cases of copyright infringement, not for disputes over fair use or other legal issues.

Limitation of Liability

CastlesApps.com is not liable for any damages, losses, or other consequences that may result from the removal of content in response to a DMCA notice, a counter-notification, or any other takedown action. We act as a neutral platform in response to these notices, and our goal is to respect the rights of copyright holders while following the guidelines set forth in the DMCA.

Conclusion

At CastlesApps.com, we are dedicated to maintaining a platform that respects the intellectual property of others. If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed, we urge you to follow the DMCA procedure to notify us, and we will act in accordance with the law to resolve the matter. Similarly, if you believe that your content was mistakenly removed, you have the option to file a counter-notification.

If you have any questions or concerns about the DMCA process or need further assistance, please contact our designated DMCA agent using the information provided above.

Note: This page does not constitute legal advice. If you have legal questions regarding the DMCA or copyright law, we recommend consulting with an attorney.