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:
We will forward a copy to the original complainant
We will inform the complainant that we will restore the content within 10-14 business days
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