DMCA

GameHub Arena

Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Policy

Last Updated: November 27, 2025

Effective Date: November 27, 2025

1. Introduction and Overview

GameHub Arena ("we," "us," "our," or "the Platform") respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (DMCA), codified at 17 U.S.C. § 512, we have implemented procedures for receiving written notification of claimed copyright infringement and for processing such claims in accordance with applicable law.

This DMCA Policy outlines our copyright infringement notification and counter-notification procedures, our policy regarding repeat infringers, and the information required for valid DMCA takedown notices and counter-notices. We take copyright infringement seriously and will respond expeditiously to claims of copyright infringement committed using our platform that are reported to our designated Copyright Agent as described below.

Important Notice: This policy applies specifically to claims of copyright infringement under the DMCA. For other legal issues, trademark disputes, defamation claims, or terms of service violations, please refer to our Terms of Service or contact our legal department at legal@gamehubarena.fun.

Key Points of This DMCA Policy:

  • How to file a valid DMCA takedown notice for copyrighted content
  • Information required for proper notification
  • Our process for handling DMCA complaints
  • Counter-notification procedures if content was removed in error
  • Consequences for repeat copyright infringers
  • Limitations and disclaimers regarding our role
  • Contact information for our designated DMCA Agent

2. Designated Copyright Agent Contact Information

Our designated agent for notice of claims of copyright infringement on or relating to our platform can be reached as follows:

GameHub Arena - Copyright Agent

Attention: DMCA Copyright Agent

Company: GameHub Arena

Email: dmca@gamehubarena.fun

Mailing Address:
GameHub Arena
DMCA Copyright Agent
[Your Physical Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Country]

Phone: [Your Phone Number]

Fax: [Your Fax Number] (if applicable)

⚠️ Important Filing Instructions

Please note that under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity is infringing may be subject to liability for damages. Additionally, submitting a false DMCA notice or counter-notification may result in civil liability and criminal prosecution.

We recommend consulting with legal counsel before submitting a DMCA notice or counter-notice. GameHub Arena cannot provide legal advice regarding your specific situation.

3. How to File a DMCA Takedown Notice

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied, uploaded, or distributed on GameHub Arena in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, you may submit a written notification to our designated Copyright Agent.

3.1 Requirements for a Valid DMCA Notice

To be effective, your DMCA notification must be a written communication that includes substantially the following information as required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3):

  1. A. Identification of the Copyrighted Work

    A physical or electronic signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright interest that is allegedly infringed. This can be:

    • A physical signature on a printed document that is scanned and sent electronically
    • An electronic signature (typed name preceded by "/s/")
    • A digitally verified signature

    Example: "/s/ John Smith" or a scanned handwritten signature

  2. B. Description of the Copyrighted Work

    Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed. If multiple copyrighted works are covered by a single notification, provide a representative list of such works. Include:

    • Title of the work
    • Copyright registration number (if registered)
    • Description of the work if no title exists
    • Date of first publication
    • Name of the copyright owner

    Example: "The copyrighted work is a video game titled 'Epic Quest Adventures,' registered with the U.S. Copyright Office under registration number VA 1-234-567."

  3. C. Location of Infringing Material

    Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity, and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material on GameHub Arena. Please provide:

    • Direct URL(s) to the infringing content
    • Username of the account posting infringing content
    • Tournament ID or match ID if applicable
    • Screenshot showing the infringing content
    • Specific page location or timestamp
    • Description of where the content appears

    Example: "The infringing material can be found at https://gamehubarena.fun/user/example123/profile and https://gamehubarena.fun/tournament/456/stream"

  4. D. Contact Information

    Information reasonably sufficient to permit us to contact the complaining party, including:

    • Full legal name (individual or company)
    • Mailing address
    • Telephone number
    • Email address

    We will use this information to acknowledge receipt and may need to contact you for clarification.

  5. E. Good Faith Statement

    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.

    Required Language: "I have a good faith belief that the use of the copyrighted material described above is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law."

  6. F. Accuracy Statement Under Penalty of Perjury

    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.

    Required Language: "I declare under penalty of perjury that the information in this notification is accurate and that I am the copyright owner or am authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner."

3.2 How to Submit Your DMCA Notice

Please send your completed DMCA notice to our designated Copyright Agent via:

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To: dmca@gamehubarena.fun

Subject Line: "DMCA Takedown Notice - [Your Name/Company]"

Attach any supporting documentation (screenshots, copyright certificates, etc.) as PDF files.

???? Postal Mail

GameHub Arena
DMCA Copyright Agent
[Your Physical Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Country]

Note: Postal submissions may experience processing delays. Email is strongly recommended for expedited handling.

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Fax Number: [Your Fax Number]

Include a cover sheet clearly marked "DMCA Takedown Notice"

⚠️ Incomplete Notices Will Be Rejected

DMCA notices that do not substantially comply with the requirements listed above may not be processed. We may contact you to request additional information, but we are not obligated to do so. Please ensure your notice is complete before submission.

4. How We Process DMCA Takedown Notices

Upon receipt of a valid DMCA notification, GameHub Arena will take the following actions in accordance with the DMCA safe harbor provisions:

Step 1: Review and Verification (1-2 Business Days)

Our legal team reviews the DMCA notice to ensure it meets all statutory requirements. We verify:

  • Completeness of required information
  • Valid electronic or physical signature
  • Specific identification of copyrighted work and infringing material
  • Proper statements under penalty of perjury

If the notice is incomplete, we may contact you for clarification or reject the notice.

Step 2: Expeditious Removal or Disabling Access (Within 48 Hours)

Upon verification of a valid DMCA notice, we will promptly remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material. This may include:

  • Removing uploaded content (videos, images, streams)
  • Disabling user profiles or tournament pages
  • Suspending accounts pending investigation
  • Blocking access to specific URLs or content

Step 3: Notification to Alleged Infringer

We will make reasonable efforts to notify the user who posted the allegedly infringing content. The notification will include:

  • Information that content has been removed due to DMCA complaint
  • Details about the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
  • Information about filing a counter-notification
  • Copy of the DMCA notice (with personal information redacted as appropriate)

Step 4: Counter-Notification Period (10-14 Business Days)

The affected user has the opportunity to file a counter-notification if they believe the content was removed in error (see Section 5 below). We will wait 10-14 business days before taking further action to allow for counter-notification.

Step 5: Final Resolution

If no valid counter-notification is received within the waiting period, the content remains removed. If a valid counter-notification is filed, we forward it to the original complainant and may restore the content after 10-14 business days unless the complainant files a court action.

4.1 Response Timeline

We strive to process valid DMCA notices according to the following timeline:

  • Initial Review: 1-2 business days from receipt
  • Content Removal: Within 48 hours of validation
  • User Notification: Within 24 hours of removal
  • Acknowledgment to Complainant: Within 3 business days

Note: These timelines are estimates. During periods of high volume or complex cases requiring legal review, processing may take longer.

5. Counter-Notification Procedures

If you believe that material you posted on GameHub Arena was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may file a DMCA counter-notification with our Copyright Agent.

5.1 Requirements for a Valid Counter-Notification

To be effective, a counter-notification must be a written communication that includes substantially the following information as required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(3):

  1. A. Your Physical or Electronic Signature

    A physical or electronic signature of the subscriber (the person who posted the content).

  2. B. Identification of Removed Material

    Identification of the material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled, and the location where the material appeared before it was removed or disabled. Provide:

    • Original URL(s) of the removed content
    • Description of the content
    • Date and time of removal (from notification received)
    • Reference number from our removal notice if provided

  3. C. Statement Under Penalty of Perjury

    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.

    Required Language: "I swear, under penalty of perjury, that I have a good faith belief that the material identified above was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification of the material to be removed or disabled."

  4. D. Your Contact Information

    Your name, address, telephone number, and email address.

  5. E. Consent to Jurisdiction

    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 outside the United States, for any judicial district in which GameHub Arena may be found), and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notification or an agent of such person.

    Required Language: "I consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the district in which my address is located, or if my address is outside the United States, for any judicial district in which GameHub Arena may be found, and I will accept service of process from the person who provided the DMCA notification or an agent of such person."

5.2 How to Submit Your Counter-Notification

Send your completed counter-notification to our designated Copyright Agent using the same contact information provided in Section 2 above. Email to dmca@gamehubarena.fun with subject line "DMCA Counter-Notification - [Your Name]"

5.3 What Happens After You File a Counter-Notification

  1. Review: We review your counter-notification to ensure it meets all statutory requirements (1-2 business days)
  2. Forward to Complainant: We send a copy of your counter-notification to the original complainant who filed the DMCA notice
  3. Waiting Period: We wait 10-14 business days from the date we forward the counter-notification
  4. Restoration: If the complainant does not notify us that they have filed a court action seeking to restrain you from engaging in infringing activity, we may restore the removed content after the waiting period
  5. Court Action: If the complainant files a lawsuit, we will not restore the content and will comply with court orders

⚠️ Important Counter-Notification Considerations

Filing a counter-notification has serious legal consequences. By filing a counter-notification, you are stating under penalty of perjury that you believe the content was removed in error. The original complainant will receive a copy of your counter-notification including your contact information, and they may use that information to file a lawsuit against you.

We strongly recommend consulting with an attorney before filing a counter-notification. GameHub Arena cannot provide legal advice and is not responsible for consequences resulting from counter-notifications.

6. Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable laws, GameHub Arena has adopted a policy of terminating user accounts in appropriate circumstances of users who are deemed to be repeat copyright infringers.

6.1 What Constitutes a Repeat Infringer

GameHub Arena considers a user to be a "repeat infringer" if:

  • The user has received three (3) or more valid DMCA notices for different copyrighted works within any 12-month period
  • The user has filed two (2) or more counter-notifications that were subsequently found to be false or made in bad faith
  • The user has been the subject of a court judgment finding copyright infringement
  • The user has demonstrated a pattern of uploading clearly infringing content despite warnings
  • The user has circumvented technological measures designed to prevent copyright infringement

6.2 Consequences for Repeat Infringers

Progressive Disciplinary Actions:

  1. First Violation: Warning notice and educational information about copyright law
  2. Second Violation: Temporary suspension (7-30 days) and mandatory copyright education module
  3. Third Violation: Extended suspension (30-90 days) and restriction from uploading content
  4. Fourth Violation or Egregious Conduct: Permanent account termination with no opportunity for restoration

Immediate Termination:

We reserve the right to immediately and permanently terminate accounts without prior warning in cases involving:

  • Commercial-scale copyright infringement
  • Distribution of pirated games, software, or media
  • Circumvention of copyright protection measures
  • Filing demonstrably false DMCA notices or counter-notifications
  • Egregious or willful copyright violations

6.3 Appeals Process

Users who believe they have been incorrectly identified as repeat infringers may submit an appeal to appeals@gamehubarena.fun within 30 days of account termination. Appeals must include:

  • Detailed explanation of why the determination was incorrect
  • Evidence supporting your position (counter-notifications, licenses, permissions, fair use analysis)
  • Commitment to comply with copyright policies going forward

Appeal decisions are final and made at our sole discretion. We are not obligated to restore accounts even if appeals are granted.

7. Limitations and Disclaimers

7.1 Not Legal Advice

This DMCA Policy is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. GameHub Arena cannot provide legal counsel regarding your specific copyright situation. We recommend consulting with a qualified attorney if you have questions about copyright law, fair use, or the DMCA process.

7.2 No Investigation Obligation

GameHub Arena does not actively monitor user-generated content for copyright infringement. We act as a service provider under the DMCA safe harbor provisions and respond to valid notices as required by law. We do not independently investigate or determine whether content is infringing.

7.3 Not Arbiters of Copyright Disputes

GameHub Arena is not in a position to adjudicate copyright disputes between parties. Our role is limited to processing DMCA notices and counter-notifications according to statutory requirements. Copyright disputes should be resolved between the parties involved or through the court system.

7.4 False Claims May Result in Liability

Under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material is infringing or was removed by mistake may be liable for damages, including costs and attorneys' fees. This applies to both DMCA takedown notices and counter-notifications.

7.5 Modification of Policy

We reserve the right to modify this DMCA Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Modified" date. Continued use of GameHub Arena after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified policy.

7.6 International Users

The DMCA is a United States copyright law. Users outside the United States may have different copyright laws applicable in their jurisdictions. However, GameHub Arena operates under U.S. law and will process copyright complaints according to DMCA procedures regardless of user location.

8. Fair Use and Other Defenses

The DMCA does not eliminate or diminish fair use rights or other defenses to copyright infringement. Fair use is a legal doctrine that permits limited use of copyrighted material without permission under certain circumstances.

8.1 Fair Use Factors (17 U.S.C. § 107)

Fair use is determined on a case-by-case basis considering four factors:

  1. Purpose and character of use: Commercial vs. educational, transformative vs. derivative
  2. Nature of copyrighted work: Factual vs. creative, published vs. unpublished
  3. Amount and substantiality: How much of the work was used relative to the whole
  4. Effect on market value: Whether the use harms the potential market for the original

8.2 Gaming-Related Fair Use Considerations

In the context of competitive gaming platforms, potential fair use scenarios may include:

  • Commentary and criticism: Gameplay videos with original commentary analyzing strategies
  • Educational content: Tutorials teaching game mechanics or competitive techniques
  • Parody: Comedic or satirical content using game elements
  • News reporting: Coverage of esports events and tournament results
  • Transformative works: Content that adds new expression or meaning to original works

ℹ️ Fair Use Is Complex

Fair use is a legal defense, not a right, and its application is highly fact-specific. What constitutes fair use in one context may not in another. If you believe your content qualifies as fair use, you should include a detailed fair use justification in your counter-notification.

We cannot make fair use determinations. If you believe content was removed despite being fair use, consult an attorney and consider filing a counter-notification with a detailed fair use explanation.

9. Additional Resources and Information

9.1 Educational Resources About Copyright

9.2 Related GameHub Arena Policies

9.3 Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How long does the DMCA process take?

A: Valid DMCA notices are typically processed within 48 hours. The entire process including counter-notification waiting periods can take 2-4 weeks.

Q: Can I file a DMCA notice if I'm not in the United States?

A: Yes. International copyright holders can file DMCA notices for content on U.S.-based platforms like GameHub Arena.

Q: What if someone is using my trademark, not my copyright?

A: Trademark issues are not covered by the DMCA. Please see our Trademark Policy or contact legal@gamehubarena.fun.

Q: Can I file a DMCA notice for content I don't like but don't own?

A: No. DMCA notices can only be filed by copyright owners or their authorized representatives. Filing false DMCA notices may result in legal liability.

Q: Does filing a DMCA notice guarantee content removal?

A: Valid notices result in removal, but content may be restored if the user files a valid counter-notification and you don't pursue court action.

Q: What happens if I receive a DMCA notice?

A: Your content will be removed and you'll receive notification. You may file a counter-notification if you believe the removal was in error.

10. Questions About This DMCA Policy

If you have questions about this DMCA Policy or copyright issues on GameHub Arena, please contact:

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Email: dmca@gamehubarena.fun

For questions about filing notices, counter-notifications, or DMCA procedures

⚖️ General Legal Questions

Email: legal@gamehubarena.fun

For general legal inquiries, policy questions, or licensing opportunities

???? Phone Contact

Phone: [Your Phone Number]

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EET

For urgent copyright matters requiring immediate attention

⚠️ Important Reminder

This DMCA Policy applies only to copyright infringement claims. For other issues:

  • Terms of Service violations: Contact Support
  • Trademark issues: legal@gamehubarena.fun
  • Defamation claims: legal@gamehubarena.fun
  • Privacy concerns: privacy@gamehubarena.fun
  • Account issues: support@gamehubarena.fun

Legal Compliance Statement

GameHub Arena complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), 17 U.S.C. § 512, and maintains safe harbor protections as an online service provider. This policy is designed to facilitate compliance with the DMCA's notice-and-takedown procedures while respecting the rights of copyright owners and users.

Governing Law: This DMCA Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state in which GameHub Arena is incorporated, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Severability: If any provision of this DMCA Policy is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that this policy will otherwise remain in full force and effect.

Policy Version: 1.0
Last Updated: November 27, 2025
Effective Date: November 27, 2025

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