DMCA COPYRIGHT POLICY

Ludika VTT is a platform that allows users to upload and share game content for virtual tabletop gaming. While we provide the tools and infrastructure, users are responsible for ensuring they have the legal right to upload and share any content on our platform.

We comply with the provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512) and will:

• → Respond promptly to valid DMCA takedown notices
• → Remove or disable access to allegedly infringing material
• → Notify users when their content is removed due to a DMCA claim
• → Process counter-notifications in accordance with DMCA procedures
• → Terminate accounts of repeat infringers

If you are a copyright owner (or authorized to act on behalf of one) and believe that content on Ludika VTT infringes your copyright, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice to our designated Copyright Agent. Your notice must include:

• → Signature: A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative
• → Identification of Copyrighted Work: Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
• → Identification of Infringing Material: Specific URLs, catalog entry titles, catalog entry IDs, or other information sufficient to locate the material on Ludika VTT
• → Contact Information: Your name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address
• → Good Faith Statement: A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
• → Accuracy Statement: A statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act

Under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material is infringing may be subject to liability for damages.

Upon receiving a valid DMCA takedown notice, we will:

• → Review the notice to ensure it meets DMCA requirements
• → Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material
• → Notify the user who uploaded the content that it has been removed
• → Provide the user with a copy of the DMCA notice
• → Document the takedown for our records

We typically process valid DMCA notices within 1–3 business days. If the notice is incomplete, we may contact you for additional information before taking action.

If you believe that content you uploaded was removed in error or that you have the legal right to use the material, you may file a DMCA counter-notification. Your counter-notification must include:

• → Signature: Your physical or electronic signature
• → Identification of Removed Material: Identification of the material removed and its prior location
• → Good Faith Statement: A statement under penalty of perjury that the material was removed by mistake or misidentification
• → Contact Information: Your name, address, telephone number, and email address
• → Consent to Jurisdiction: A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for your address

After receiving a valid counter-notification, we will forward it to the original complainant and restore the content within 10–14 business days unless the complainant files a court action.

In accordance with the DMCA, Ludika VTT has adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, the accounts of users who are deemed to be repeat infringers.

We may also limit access to the Service or terminate accounts of any users who infringe intellectual property rights, whether or not there is repeat infringement.

What constitutes a repeat infringer: A user who has received two or more valid DMCA takedown notices and has not successfully filed counter-notifications may be considered a repeat infringer.

As a Ludika VTT user, you are responsible for:

• → Ensuring you have the legal right to upload and share any content on the platform
• → Obtaining necessary permissions from copyright holders before uploading their work
• → Understanding fair use principles and ensuring your use qualifies (if applicable)
• → Respecting the intellectual property rights of game publishers, artists, and other creators
• → Not uploading pirated or unauthorized copies of commercial games

When in doubt about whether you have the right to upload content, seek permission from the copyright holder or consult with a legal professional.

While we respect copyright law, we also recognize that fair use is an important part of copyright law. Fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research.

Fair use is determined on a case-by-case basis and depends on factors including:

• → The purpose and character of the use (commercial vs. educational)
• → The nature of the copyrighted work
• → The amount and substantiality of the portion used
• → The effect of the use on the potential market for the original work

If you believe your use of copyrighted material constitutes fair use, include this information in your counter-notification if your content is removed.

Ludika VTT acts as a service provider and does not actively monitor user-uploaded content for copyright infringement. We rely on copyright holders to notify us through the DMCA process.

We do not:

• → Pre-screen user content for copyright compliance
• → Verify the validity of DMCA notices beyond checking for required elements
• → Determine whether content constitutes fair use
• → Provide legal advice regarding copyright matters
• → Mediate disputes between copyright holders and users

All copyright disputes should be resolved between the parties involved. We recommend consulting with legal counsel if you have questions about copyright law or your rights.

All DMCA notices and counter-notifications must be sent to our designated Copyright Agent at [email protected]. For fastest processing, please send notices via email with all required information in a single message. Include "DMCA Takedown Notice" or "DMCA Counter-Notification" in the subject line.

For more information about copyright law and the DMCA:

• → U.S. Copyright Office: www.copyright.gov
• → DMCA Information: www.copyright.gov/legislation/dmca.pdf
• → Fair Use Guidelines: www.copyright.gov/fair-use

This DMCA Policy is part of our Terms of Service and is subject to change. We encourage all users to respect intellectual property rights and use Ludika VTT responsibly.