DMCA Policy – CoolGamingNews.com

CoolGamingNews.com respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our readers and contributors to do the same. This Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) Policy explains how we handle copyright concerns, takedown requests, and fair use considerations related to the content published on our site.

Use of Copyrighted and Trademarked Materials

As a gaming news and editorial platform, we may use copyrighted and trademarked material, including screenshots, trailers, logos, and gameplay clips, under the principles of fair use. Such use is strictly for:

• Educational Purposes: To explain mechanics, design choices, or technical details of games.
• Reviews and Criticism: To provide readers with context for our opinions on gameplay, visuals, or performance.
• News Reporting: To inform our audience about industry events, updates, or launches.
• Entertainment and Parody: To create transformative commentary, memes, or cultural analysis within gaming communities.

We make every effort to use only what is necessary, provide attribution when possible, and avoid any use that may confuse readers into thinking we are the original copyright holders.

Submitting a DMCA Takedown Request

If you believe your copyrighted work has been used on CoolGamingNews.com in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice. To be effective, your notice must include the following information (per 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3)):

• A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent.
• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
• Identification of the material on CoolGamingNews.com that is claimed to be infringing, with sufficient detail for us to locate it (URL preferred).
• Your contact information, including address, phone number, and email address.
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, agent, or the law.
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

How to Contact Us

Please send DMCA notices to:

Email: [email protected]

We accept DMCA notices in electronic form only.

Counter-Notification

If your content has been removed or disabled and you believe it was a mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification. A valid counter-notification must include:

• Your physical or electronic signature.
• Identification of the material that has been removed or disabled, and the location where it appeared before removal.
• A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed due to mistake or misidentification.
• Your name, address, and telephone number, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal district court for your judicial district.

Counter-notifications should also be sent to [email protected].

Repeat Infringers

CoolGamingNews.com reserves the right to terminate accounts, block comments, or restrict access by any user who is found to be a repeat infringer of intellectual property rights.

Important Note

This DMCA page is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. If you are uncertain about your rights or obligations under copyright law, you should consult with a qualified attorney before submitting a notice or counter-notification.