1. Introduction

GameQuest.cc respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. This DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) Policy outlines our procedures for responding to claims of copyright infringement.

We have adopted this policy in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 ("DMCA") and other applicable copyright laws.

2. Copyright Infringement Claims

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement and is accessible on this website, please notify us immediately by providing our designated copyright agent with a written communication that includes substantially the following:

2.1 Required Information for DMCA Notice

• Physical or Electronic Signature: A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed
• Identification of Copyrighted Work: Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works at a single online site are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works at that site
• Identification of Infringing Material: Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material
• Contact Information: Information reasonably sufficient to permit us to contact the complaining party, such as an address, telephone number, and, if available, an electronic mail address at which the complaining party may be contacted
• Statement of Good Faith: A statement that the complaining party has a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
• Statement of Accuracy: A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed

3. Designated Copyright Agent

DMCA notices should be sent to our designated copyright agent:

Please ensure that your notice includes all required information as outlined in Section 2.1 to expedite the processing of your claim.

4. Our Response to Valid DMCA Notices

Upon receiving a properly formatted DMCA notice that complies with the requirements set forth above, we will:

• Acknowledge receipt of the notice promptly
• Review the claim to verify its completeness and validity
• Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material
• Notify the alleged infringer of the takedown action
• Forward the DMCA notice to the alleged infringer

We will make a good-faith attempt to contact the user who posted the allegedly infringing content so that they may make a counter-notification.

5. Counter-Notification Procedure

If you believe that content you posted on GameQuest.cc was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification with our designated copyright agent.

5.1 Required Information for Counter-Notice

A counter-notification must include:

• Your physical or electronic signature
• Identification of the material that has been removed or disabled and the location where the material appeared before it was removed or disabled
• A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification
• Your name, address, telephone number, and email address
• A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located, or if your address is outside of the United States, for any judicial district in which we may be found
• A statement that you will accept service of process from the person who provided notification of the alleged infringement

5.2 Processing Counter-Notices

Upon receiving a valid counter-notification:

• We will promptly provide a copy of the counter-notification to the original reporting party
• We will inform the original reporting party that the removed content may be replaced in 10-14 business days
• Unless we receive notice from the copyright holder that they have filed a legal action to restrain the alleged infringer from engaging in infringing activity, we may replace the removed content

6. Repeat Infringers

It is our policy to terminate, in appropriate circumstances, users who are repeat infringers of copyrighted material. We will determine whether a user is a repeat infringer based on all relevant circumstances, including:

• The number of DMCA notices received regarding the user
• The nature of the infringements
• The user's response to previous notices
• Any other relevant factors

7. Fair Use Doctrine

We recognize that the use of copyrighted material may be permissible under the fair use doctrine. Factors considered in fair use analysis include:

• The purpose and character of the use, including whether such use is of a commercial nature or is for nonprofit educational purposes
• The nature of the copyrighted work
• The amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole
• The effect of the use upon the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work

8. User-Generated Content

GameQuest.cc allows users to play games hosted on our platform. While we strive to ensure all content respects copyright laws, we cannot monitor every piece of content for potential infringement.

By using our service, users agree that they will not:

• Post content that they do not own or have permission to post
• Post content that infringes on the intellectual property rights of others
• Remove or alter any copyright notices from content

9. Games on Our Platform

The games hosted on GameQuest.cc are provided for entertainment purposes. We make every effort to:

• Host games that are freely distributable
• Obtain proper permissions for games that require authorization
• Respect the intellectual property rights of game developers and publishers

If you are a game developer or copyright holder and believe a game on our platform infringes your rights, please contact us immediately with the details required in Section 2.1.

10. Legal Disclaimer

THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS POLICY IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL ADVICE. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE WITH A SPECIFIC COPYRIGHT ISSUE, PLEASE CONSULT WITH A QUALIFIED ATTORNEY.

We reserve the right to modify this DMCA Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

11. Contact Information

For all copyright-related inquiries, DMCA notices, or counter-notifications, please contact us at:

12. Additional Resources

For more information about copyright law and the DMCA, you may find these resources helpful:

• U.S. Copyright Office
• Lumen Database - Chilling Effects
• Electronic Frontier Foundation