DMCA Policy

Last Updated October 24, 2025

Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Compliance

GamesLab (“we,” “us,” or “our”) 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”), we will respond expeditiously to claims of copyright infringement committed using our link management and analytics platform.

Our Copyright Policy

Respect for Intellectual Property

We respect the intellectual property rights of content creators, publishers, and copyright holders. Users of our service are prohibited from using GamesLab to create shortened links, bio pages, or QR codes that direct to content that infringes upon the copyrights of others.

Response to Infringement Claims

When we receive a valid DMCA takedown notice, we will:

  • Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing shortened link(s), bio page(s), or QR code(s)

  • Notify the user who created the content

  • Terminate repeat infringers’ access to our service

  • Maintain records as required by law

Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice

If you believe that content accessible through a shortened link, bio page, or QR code created using our service infringes your copyright, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice.

Required Information

Your DMCA notice must include the following information:

1. Your Contact Information

  • Full legal name

  • Physical address

  • Phone number

  • Email address

2. Copyright Identification

  • Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed

  • If multiple copyrighted works are involved, a representative list of such works

3. Infringing Material Identification

  • The specific GamesLab shortened link(s), bio page(s), or QR code(s) that allegedly contain or link to infringing material

  • The original destination URL(s) that the shortened link(s) or QR code(s) redirect to

  • Sufficient information to locate the infringing material

4. Statement of Good Faith

A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by:

  • The copyright owner

  • The copyright owner’s agent

  • The law

5. Statement of Accuracy

A statement that the information in your notice is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are:

  • The copyright owner, or

  • Authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

6. Physical or Electronic Signature

Your physical or electronic signature (typing your full name is acceptable for electronic signatures).

How to Submit Your Notice

Send your complete DMCA takedown notice to:

Email: support@gameslab.site
Subject Line: “DMCA Takedown Notice – [Your Name/Company]”

Website: https://gameslab.site/contact

Response Time

We will review and respond to valid DMCA notices within 2-5 business days. Invalid or incomplete notices may be rejected or may require resubmission with additional information.

Counter-Notification Process

If you believe that your shortened link, bio page, or QR code was removed due to a mistake or misidentification, you may file a DMCA counter-notification.

Counter-Notification Requirements

Your counter-notification must include:

1. Your Contact Information

  • Full legal name

  • Physical address

  • Phone number

  • Email address

2. Identification of Removed Content

  • The specific shortened link(s), bio page(s), or QR code(s) that were removed or disabled

  • The location where the content appeared before removal (specific URLs)

3. 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 due to:

  • Mistake

  • Misidentification of the material

4. Consent to Jurisdiction

A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal district court for your judicial district (or Algeria if outside the United States), and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notice or an agent of such person.

5. Physical or Electronic Signature

Your physical or electronic signature.

Counter-Notification Submission

Send your counter-notification to:

Email: support@gameslab.site
Subject Line: “DMCA Counter-Notification – [Your Name]”

Counter-Notification Process

Upon receiving a valid counter-notification:

  1. We will forward a copy to the original complainant

  2. We will inform the complainant that we will restore the content within 10-14 business days

  3. We will restore the content unless the complainant files a court action seeking a restraining order against the user

Repeat Infringer Policy

Account Termination

We maintain a strict policy of terminating user accounts of repeat infringers in appropriate circumstances.

Definition of Repeat Infringer

A repeat infringer is a user who has been the subject of more than one valid DMCA takedown notice, or who has repeatedly engaged in copyright-infringing activity through our platform.

Three-Strike System

  • First violation: Warning and content removal

  • Second violation: Temporary account suspension and content removal

  • Third violation: Permanent account termination

Appeals Process

Users whose accounts have been terminated may appeal by providing evidence that:

  • The DMCA notices were invalid or fraudulent

  • The allegedly infringing content was authorized by the copyright holder

  • The infringement claims were resolved with the copyright holder

  • Fair use or other legal defenses apply

False Claims and Misrepresentation

Penalties for False Claims

Under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that:

  • Material or activity is infringing, or

  • Material o