At PowerUp Weekly, we are committed to respecting and protecting intellectual property rights within the video game industry. This DMCA Copyright Policy outlines how we respond to allegations of copyright infringement and explains the procedures for filing a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) notification or counter-notification. As a platform that may showcase, discuss, review, promote, or provide access to video game content, we follow strict guidelines to ensure compliance with intellectual property laws.
Under copyright law, a wide range of content found in video games qualifies as protected intellectual property. These include, but are not limited to:
Reproducing, distributing, modifying, or displaying any of these elements without legal authorization may constitute copyright infringement.
If you are a copyright holder or an authorized representative and you believe that your protected material has been used unlawfully on our platform, you may file a DMCA takedown notice. This is a formal request to remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material.
A valid DMCA notice must include the following:
Upon receiving a valid notice, we will take action promptly to remove or disable access to the infringing material and notify the party responsible for uploading it.
If your video game content was removed based on a DMCA takedown notice and you believe this removal was incorrect or unlawful, you may file a counter-notification. This legal response requests the restoration of your content.
Your counter-notification must include:
Once we receive your counter-notice, we will forward it to the original complainant. If no legal action is filed by the complainant within a set period (usually 10 to 14 business days), we may restore the content.
We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for repeat copyright infringers. Users who receive multiple valid takedown notices may have their accounts suspended or permanently banned from using our services. All decisions are based on the nature, frequency, and severity of the violations. Users who repeatedly misuse copyrighted content will face increasingly strict penalties.
If you are a content creator uploading or sharing material related to video games, you are responsible for ensuring that you have the legal right to use the content you share. This includes gameplay footage, music, fan art, mods, screenshots, or any other derivative works. You must not:
Failure to comply with these rules may result in removal of content and additional penalties.
We recognize the importance of fair use, particularly in fan-driven and creative communities. Content such as commentary, criticism, parody, educational reviews, or comparative analysis may qualify as fair use under copyright law. However, fair use is a legal defense, not a right, and its application varies by jurisdiction.
To strengthen a fair use argument, your content should be:
We are not in a position to adjudicate fair use claims. If a takedown notice is received, the affected party must resolve the issue through the established DMCA process, including counter-notifications and possible legal action.
We take the misuse of the DMCA process seriously. Filing a false or deceptive claim — whether a takedown notice or a counter-notification — may result in legal consequences and platform penalties. Users found to be submitting fraudulent claims or abusing the DMCA system may be banned, and in some cases, legal action may be pursued.
Only individuals with proper legal authority should engage with the DMCA process. All parties are expected to act in good faith and with accurate, truthful information.
As a platform that supports video game content and communities, our goal is to provide a fair, transparent, and legally compliant environment. We do not host pirated games, nor do we tolerate the illegal sharing of copyrighted materials. Our role is to facilitate communication between copyright holders and users while adhering to the DMCA’s requirements.
We also aim to:
All DMCA notices and counter-notices must be sent to our designated DMCA Agent. Please include all required information to avoid delays. We may, at our discretion, request further documentation or clarification in complex cases.
We are committed to acting swiftly and responsibly in response to copyright complaints and ensuring that our platform remains safe and compliant for everyone involved in the video game community.