DMCA

Introduction

Welcome to Phrazle! We love creating fun games for everyone to play. Just like you can be proud of something you create, like a cool drawing or a great story, people who make games, music, art, and other content are proud of their work, too. This work is protected by something called “copyright.”

Copyright is a law that helps protect creators. It makes sure they get to decide how their creations (like art, music, code, and stories) are used. At Phrazle, we take this very seriously. We respect the creative work of others, and we expect everyone who uses our website, phrazle.co.uk, to do the same. This page explains how we handle copyright complaints, based on international laws like the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and United Kingdom (UK) copyright laws.

What is a Copyright Infringement Notice?

“Infringement” is a legal word that means using someone else’s copyrighted work without their permission. If you are a creator and you believe that something on our website, phrazle.co.uk, is using your work in a way you didn’t agree to, you can send us a “Copyright Infringement Notice.” This is sometimes called a “DMCA Takedown Notice.”

This is a formal request asking us to remove the content. We review every notice we receive very carefully. If a notice is valid, we will act quickly to remove or disable access to the material. We also keep a record of these notices. Please be aware that if you knowingly and seriously misrepresent that material is infringing, you could be held liable for damages.

How to File a DMCA Complaint

If you believe your copyright has been infringed, please send a notice to our team. To make sure we can handle your request properly, your notice needs to include all of the following information. Sending an incomplete notice may slow down our response.

Please provide the following details in an email or letter:

• Your full legal name and your electronic or physical signature (typing your full name at the end of an email counts).
• A clear description of the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed. For example, “my original character design named ‘Sparky'” or “the background music I composed, titled ‘Adventure Awaits’.”
• A description of where the material is located on our website. The best way to do this is to provide the direct URL (the web address) to the page or content.
• Information so we can contact you, including your address, telephone number, and email address.
• A statement, made in good faith, that you believe the use of the content is not authorized by you (the copyright owner), your agent, or the law.
• A statement that all the information in your notice is accurate and that, under penalty of perjury, you are the owner of the copyright or you are authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf.

Please be sure to include all these points. This helps us understand the situation and take the right action.

Counter-Notification: What if This is a Mistake?

Sometimes mistakes happen! If we remove content that you posted, and you genuinely believe it was removed by mistake or that you have the right to use it, you can send us a “Counter-Notification.”

A Counter-Notification is your way of explaining why you think the content should not have been removed. Just like the complaint, your counter-notice needs to include specific details:

• Your full legal name and your physical or electronic signature.
• A clear description of the content that was removed and the web address (URL) where it was located before we removed it.
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you have a good faith belief the content was removed as a result of a mistake or misidentification.
• Your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
• A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the courts in the United Kingdom (where Phrazle is based) and that you will accept service of process from the person who sent the original complaint.

We will review your Counter-Notification and, if it’s valid, we may forward it to the person who sent the original complaint. They will then have a short time to let us know if they are taking legal action to keep the content down. If they don’t, we may be able to restore the content.

Contact Information

The best way to send us a DMCA Complaint or a Counter-Notification is by email. This helps us receive it and respond as quickly as possible.

Please send all copyright-related notices to our designated agent at:

Email: [email protected]

When you send your email, please put “Copyright Notice” or “DMCA” in the subject line so our team can spot it right away.

Final Notes

Phrazle, a company based in the UK, takes copyright and the creativity of others very seriously. We will do our best to resolve any issues fairly and quickly. We also reserve the right to terminate the accounts of users who repeatedly infringe on the copyrights of others.

Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for legal advice. The information here is intended to be clear and helpful, but it doesn’t cover every single detail of the law. If you have serious questions about your specific rights or a legal situation, we highly recommend that you speak with a qualified lawyer.