Copyright & DMCA Policy

1. Copyright Statement

HandheldAlly respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users to do the same. This policy outlines our approach to copyright and intellectual property matters.

2. Third-Party Content

3. Fair Use Statement

HandheldAlly operates under fair use principles for:

• Criticism and commentary on game performance
• Educational content about optimization techniques
• Transformative use of game images for settings documentation
• Non-commercial community discussion

4. DMCA Compliance

6. User-Generated Content

Users are responsible for ensuring their submissions do not infringe on copyrights. By uploading content, you warrant that:

• You own the content or have permission to use it
• Your use complies with applicable copyright laws
• You will indemnify HandheldAlly for any infringement claims

7. Counter-Notification Process

If you believe your content was wrongly removed due to a DMCA claim, you may file a counter-notification including:

• Identification of the removed material
• Statement under penalty of perjury
• Consent to jurisdiction
• Your physical or electronic signature

8. Repeat Infringers

HandheldAlly maintains a policy of terminating accounts of users who are repeat copyright infringers in appropriate circumstances.

9. Content Removal

We reserve the right to remove content that:

• Infringes on intellectual property rights
• Violates our Terms of Service
• Is subject to a valid DMCA takedown notice
• Poses legal risks to the platform

10. No Endorsement

The appearance of third-party trademarks, logos, or content on HandheldAlly does not imply endorsement by or affiliation with the rights holders.