Last Updated: January 15, 2025 - This policy complies with DMCA requirements and Australian copyright legislation.
Copyright Respect Statement
GamePicks AU respects the intellectual property rights of others and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and Australian copyright law. We are committed to responding promptly to valid copyright infringement notices.
📜 Our Copyright Commitment
GamePicks AU takes copyright infringement seriously and maintains strict policies to protect the intellectual property rights of content creators, game developers, and other rights holders.
What We Protect
We respect copyrights in game screenshots, artwork, music, videos, written content, trademarks, and all other intellectual property. Our content creation follows fair use principles and copyright best practices.
Our Copyright Practices:
- Original Content: All reviews and articles are original works created by our editorial team
- Licensed Materials: We use game screenshots and images under fair use for review and criticism purposes
- Attribution: We provide proper attribution when using licensed or permitted materials
- Prompt Response: We investigate and respond to valid copyright claims within 48-72 hours
- Good Faith: We work cooperatively with rights holders to resolve any copyright concerns
🚨 How to Report Copyright Infringement
If you believe that content on our website infringes your copyright, please send us a detailed notice including the following information:
Required Information for DMCA Notice
1
Identification of Copyrighted Work
Provide a clear description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed, including titles, registration numbers, or other identifying information.
2
Location of Infringing Material
Provide the specific URL(s) or page locations where the allegedly infringing material appears on our website.
3
Your Contact Information
Include your full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address so we can contact you About your notice.
4
Good Faith Statement
Include a statement: "I have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law."
5
Accuracy Statement
Include: "I swear, under penalty of perjury, that the information in this notification is accurate and that I am the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner."
6
Electronic or Physical Signature
Provide your electronic signature (typed full name) or physical signature to validate the notice.
Important Legal Notice
Making false claims in a DMCA notice may result in liability for damages, including costs and attorney fees. Please ensure your claim is valid before submitting a notice.
⚙️ Our Response Process
Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, we follow a systematic process to address copyright infringement claims:
1
Notice Review
We review the DMCA notice for completeness and validity within 24 hours of receipt.
2
Content Assessment
Our team evaluates the allegedly infringing content and determines appropriate action.
3
Action Taken
If the claim is valid, we remove or disable access to the infringing content promptly.
4
Response Sent
We notify the complainant of the action taken within 48-72 hours of the initial notice.
Counter-Notice Process
If you believe content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notice. We will restore the content unless the original complainant files a court action within 10-14 business days.
📝 Our Original Content & Attribution
GamePicks AU creates original content while respecting the intellectual property rights of others:
Our Content Protection:
- Original Reviews: All game reviews and articles are original works owned by GamePicks AU
- Editorial Content: Our written content, layout designs, and editorial voice are protected by copyright
- Fair Use: We use game screenshots and promotional materials under fair use for review and criticism
- Licensed Images: When using third-party images, we ensure proper licensing or permission
Attribution Practices:
- Game screenshots are used under fair use for editorial commentary
- Developer and publisher names are properly attributed
- Licensed content includes appropriate copyright notices
- User-generated content includes proper attribution when used
Protecting Your Rights
If you are a game developer or content creator and want to ensure proper attribution or have concerns About how your content is used, please contact us to discuss appropriate crediting and usage.
⚠️ False Claims & Abuse
We take both copyright protection and prevention of false claims seriously:
Consequences of False Claims
Under DMCA Section 512(f), knowingly making false representations in a takedown notice may result in liability for damages, including costs and attorney fees. Only submit notices for legitimate copyright infringement.
We Reserve the Right To:
- Reject incomplete or invalid DMCA notices
- Request additional information to verify claims
- Consult with legal counsel on complex copyright matters
- Report repeated false claims to appropriate authorities