At Dawnlands, we are deeply committed to respecting intellectual property rights and complying with the requirements of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). This policy sets forth our approach to handling copyright infringement notices and explains the procedures both copyright owners and users must follow. 1. General Statement We do not permit any unauthorized use of copyrighted material on our website, including images, text, audio, video, game content, user submissions, and community materials. All users are expected to respect the rights of content creators and copyright holders. 2. Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used or displayed on our site without authorization, you may submit a written DMCA notice that includes all of the following: A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf. A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed. Identification of the material that is allegedly infringing and information reasonably sufficient to locate the material (such as direct URLs or screenshots with context). Your name, mailing address, telephone number, and a valid email address. A clear statement that you believe in good faith that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law. A statement that the information in your notice is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner. We reserve the right to disregard any notice that fails to meet these legal requirements. 3. Our Response Procedure Upon receipt of a compliant DMCA notice, we will take the following steps: Promptly review the claim and verify its validity. Disable or remove access to the allegedly infringing material. Notify the user responsible for the content and provide them with the opportunity to file a counter-notification if appropriate. If applicable, implement further measures such as limiting or terminating access to accounts that repeatedly violate copyright laws. We strive to act swiftly while also ensuring that users have the opportunity to respond fairly. 4. Counter-Notification Process If you believe that your content was wrongly removed or disabled, you may file a counter-notification including: Your physical or electronic signature. Identification of the material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled, and its location before removal. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed or disabled as a result of a mistake or misidentification. Your full name, physical address, telephone number, and email address. A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the relevant federal court and will accept service of process from the original complainant. Upon receiving a valid counter-notice, we may restore the removed content unless the original complainant initiates a legal action within the time allowed by law. 5. Repeat Violations and Enforcement Users who are found to engage in repeated copyright infringement may be subject to escalating consequences, including permanent suspension of access to the website or its services. We maintain the right to determine, at our sole discretion, what constitutes a "repeat offender" and to take appropriate action based on the frequency and severity of the offenses. 6. User-Generated and Community Content Our platform may host user-generated content including comments, fan art, custom lore, and gameplay recordings. While we do not actively monitor all submissions, we take DMCA complaints seriously and act promptly upon receiving proper notice. Content creators who submit works to the site are solely responsible for ensuring they have the rights to do so. 7. No Legal Advice Provided This policy is provided for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as legal counsel. If you are uncertain about your rights or obligations, we recommend consulting an attorney before submitting a DMCA notice or counter-notice. 8. Policy Changes We reserve the right to revise or update this DMCA Policy at any time. Any changes will take effect immediately upon publication. Your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the current version of this policy.