DMCA Copyright Policy – Labyrinthmark

At Labyrinthmark, we deeply value and protect the intellectual property rights of creators, developers, publishers, artists, and contributors in the mobile gaming industry. Our platform supports fair use, innovation, and user engagement within copyright law boundaries. This DMCA Copyright Policy outlines our obligations and procedures under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) regarding copyright infringement claims on our mobile gaming services.

Scope

This policy applies to all aspects of our mobile gaming platform, including game listings, downloadable apps, promotional materials, user-generated content, gameplay videos, community discussions, and other media submitted or published through our system. All users, developers, and rights holders must comply with this policy to uphold intellectual property integrity.

Copyright in the Mobile Gaming Ecosystem

Mobile games contain various copyrightable elements, including but not limited to:

  • Source code and programming logic
  • Artwork, icons, sprites, textures, and UI assets
  • Storylines, characters, dialogue, and narratives
  • Audio content: music, sound effects, voice acting
  • Animation sequences and cinematics
  • In-game items, characters, skins, and digital currencies
  • App descriptions, manuals, and tutorials
  • Promotional videos, screenshots, logos, and branding

Unauthorized reproduction, modification, or distribution of these assets may constitute copyright infringement.

Submitting a DMCA Takedown Notice

If you are the copyright owner or authorized agent and believe your content has been used without permission, submit a DMCA takedown notice including:

  • Physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or agent
  • Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
  • Description and location of the infringing content on our platform
  • Your full contact details: legal name, mailing address, phone, and email
  • Good-faith statement that use is unauthorized
  • Statement under penalty of perjury confirming accuracy and authority

We will promptly remove or disable access to disputed content and notify the poster.

Submitting a DMCA Counter-Notification

If your content was removed and you believe this was an error, you may submit a counter-notice containing:

  • Your full name, address, telephone number, and email
  • Identification and previous location of the removed content
  • Good-faith statement under penalty of perjury that removal was mistaken
  • Consent to federal court jurisdiction or jurisdiction where we operate
  • Physical or electronic signature

We will forward the counter-notice to the original complainant and may restore content if no legal action is taken within 10–14 business days.

Policy on Repeat Infringement

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts found to be repeat infringers, defined as having multiple valid takedown requests against them. We monitor compliance to maintain platform integrity.

Obligations of Developers and Contributors

Publishers, developers, and contributors must:

  • Use only original or licensed materials
  • Respect third-party intellectual property rights
  • Avoid unlicensed use of external assets
  • Attribute external resources as required
  • Not distribute cracked, pirated, or unauthorized versions
  • Ensure in-app content is owned or licensed

Violations may result in removal of content and suspension or banning of accounts.

User-Generated Content and Compliance

Users must ensure shared content complies with copyright law. Prohibited actions include unauthorized uploads of:

  • Gameplay with copyrighted music
  • Assets from commercial games
  • Fan art or derivatives without rights
  • Misleading use of trademarks or branding
  • Impersonation of developers or rights holders

We monitor and may remove infringing content and restrict user access.

Fair Use and Creative Freedom

Some uses may qualify as fair use (critique, commentary, parody, education), but this is legally complex and determined by courts. Users relying on fair use should ensure transformative value and be prepared to defend their position.

Misuse of DMCA Process

False or malicious DMCA notices or counter-notices are prohibited. Abuse may lead to account termination and legal action. We investigate suspected bad-faith claims.

Our Commitment

  • Prompt and fair response to DMCA notices
  • User notification and opportunity to respond
  • Measures to prevent repeat infringement
  • Transparency in dispute resolution
  • Balancing creator rights and user protection

We continually update policies to meet legal standards and industry practices.