DMCA Copyright Policy – Vaultofoaths

At Vaultofoaths, we understand the vital role that intellectual property plays in the creative and technological ecosystem of the video game industry. From intricate game mechanics to immersive soundtracks and visually rich environments, video games are the result of significant investment, creativity, and effort from developers, designers, musicians, writers, and countless other contributors. We fully respect these contributions and take copyright protection seriously.

This DMCA Copyright Policy is implemented to comply with the requirements of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and to provide a transparent procedure for addressing claims of copyright infringement on our video game platform. Whether you are a publisher sharing trailers, a user uploading gameplay content, or a modder sharing custom work, you must adhere to the rules outlined in this policy.

Protected Content in the Gaming Environment

• Game source code, programming logic, and proprietary algorithms
• Artwork, textures, 2D and 3D models, character designs, and animations
• Soundtracks, sound effects, dialogue, and voice recordings
• Story elements, narrative scripts, quest structures, and lore
• Game cinematics and visual sequences
• UI/UX designs, interface elements, HUDs, and control layouts
• Branding materials including logos, game titles, and icons
• Trailers, screenshots, promotional art, and advertising assets
• Digital assets such as in-game currencies, items, emotes, and skins

Any unauthorized use of such content may constitute copyright infringement under applicable laws.

DMCA Takedown Procedure

If you are the rightful owner of copyrighted content or an authorized representative, and you believe that your work has been copied, distributed, or displayed on our platform without your permission, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice.

To be valid, your notice must include:

• A physical or electronic signature of the authorized person acting on behalf of the copyright owner.
• Identification of the copyrighted work(s) claimed to be infringed.
• Identification of the infringing material and sufficient details to locate it.
• Your contact information: full name, address, phone number, and email.
• A good faith statement that the use is unauthorized.
• A statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury and authorization to act on behalf of the owner.

Upon receiving a valid notice, we will take appropriate action including removal or disabling of access and notify the uploader.

Submitting a Counter-Notification

If you believe content was removed by mistake, you may submit a counter-notification including:

• Your contact information.
• Identification of the removed content and its prior location.
• A statement under penalty of perjury of good faith belief in mistaken removal.
• Consent to jurisdiction of relevant federal court and acceptance of service of process.
• Your physical or electronic signature.

After receipt, we forward the counter-notice to the claimant. If no lawsuit is filed within 10-14 business days, content may be restored.

Repeat Infringer Policy

We may suspend or terminate accounts of users with multiple valid DMCA notices to protect copyright holders and platform integrity.

Developer and Creator Responsibilities

• Own or have licensed rights to all submitted materials.
• Avoid unauthorized use of third-party game assets.
• Clearly distinguish original work from third-party content.
• Respect terms of service regarding game mods.
• Respect trademarks, logos, and copyrights of others.

Violations may lead to content removal or account penalties.

User-Generated Content and Community Conduct

• Do not upload copyrighted music without rights.
• Avoid unauthorized fan art or modded content.
• Do not impersonate creators.
• Do not share pirated or misleading content.
• Respect other users and report infringements.

Creativity is encouraged within legal boundaries.

Fair Use Disclaimer

Fair use is a legal defense, not a right. Use of copyrighted content under fair use carries risk and responsibility.

Abuse of the DMCA Process

False or malicious DMCA claims or counter-notifications are illegal and may result in disciplinary or legal action.

Our Commitment to the Video Game Community

• Respond promptly to valid DMCA complaints.
• Notify users when content is removed.
• Provide a fair counter-notification process.
• Handle repeat infringement cases appropriately.
• Educate the community on copyright issues.