DMCA & COPYRIGHT

DMCA Policy & Copyright Takedown Procedure

Effective Date: May 22, 2026  ·  Platform: Fanforged.net

FanForged respects the intellectual property rights of copyright owners, trademark holders, creators, licensors, and brands. We expect all users of FanForged to do the same.

FanForged operates as a marketplace platform that allows third-party sellers to independently create, upload, market, and sell products and collectibles. Sellers are solely responsible for the content they upload and the products they list.

FanForged complies with applicable copyright laws, including the United States Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”), and provides this Copyright Infringement Policy and Takedown Procedure for rights holders.

1. Marketplace Status

FanForged:

• Does not manufacture products
• Does not pre-screen all listings
• Does not independently verify intellectual property ownership claims
• Does not act as the publisher or creator of seller-generated content

All listings, images, descriptions, trademarks, logos, artwork, and products uploaded to the platform are the responsibility of the individual seller.

2. Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe that material on FanForged infringes your copyright, you may submit a DMCA Takedown Notice to FanForged's Designated Copyright Agent.

Notices must be submitted by:

• The copyright owner; or
• A person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

3. Required Elements of a Valid DMCA Notice

Your written notice must include ALL of the following:

A. Identification of the Copyrighted Work

Provide a detailed description of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed. Examples:

• Registered artwork
• Character illustrations
• Product photography
• Designs
• Written descriptions
• Logos
• Digital assets

Where possible, include registration numbers, official URLs, and links to original works.

B. Identification of the Allegedly Infringing Material

You must provide:

• Exact URL(s) of the listing(s)
• Seller name
• Product title(s)
• Screenshots where available

FanForged cannot process vague or incomplete complaints.

C. Your Contact Information

Include:

• Full legal name
• Company name (if applicable)
• Mailing address
• Phone number
• Email address

D. Good Faith Statement

You must include the following statement:

E. Accuracy and Authority Statement

You must include the following statement:

F. Signature

A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative is required. Typing your full legal name at the bottom of an email is accepted as an electronic signature.

4. Where to Send DMCA Notices

DMCA notices must be sent to:

5. FanForged Takedown Workflow

Upon receiving a compliant DMCA notice, FanForged may:

1. Review the complaint for completeness
2. Temporarily remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content
3. Notify the seller / account holder
4. Provide the seller with a copy of the complaint
5. Document the infringement claim internally
6. Suspend repeat offenders where appropriate

FanForged reserves the right to:

• Remove content without prior notice
• Reject incomplete notices
• Request additional evidence
• Permanently terminate repeat infringers

6. Counter-Notification Procedure

If a seller believes material was removed in error or misidentification, the seller may submit a Counter-Notification.

Counter-notifications must include:

A. Identification of Removed Material

• Exact listing URL(s)
• Product title(s)
• Seller account information

B. Statement Under Penalty of Perjury

C. Consent to Jurisdiction

D. Seller Contact Information

• Full legal name
• Address
• Phone number
• Email address

E. Signature

Electronic or physical signature required.

7. Restoration Process

If FanForged receives a valid counter-notification, FanForged may:

• Forward the counter-notification to the original complainant
• Restore the removed content within 10–14 business days unless legal action is initiated by the complainant

FanForged is not obligated to restore any content.

8. Repeat Infringer Policy

FanForged maintains a strict repeat infringer policy. FanForged may suspend or permanently terminate users who:

• Receive multiple infringement complaints
• Repeatedly upload infringing material
• Attempt to evade enforcement actions
• Submit fraudulent counter-notifications

FanForged reserves sole discretion in determining repeat infringement status.

9. Trademark Complaints

Trademark complaints are handled separately from DMCA copyright claims. Trademark owners may submit complaints regarding:

• Unauthorized logo use
• Counterfeit merchandise
• Brand impersonation
• Misleading product listings

Trademark complaints should include:

• Trademark registration details
• Jurisdiction
• URLs of offending listings
• Evidence of infringement

Submit trademark complaints to:

10. False Claims & Misrepresentations

FanForged reserves the right to pursue action against fraudulent or abusive notices.

11. Platform Discretion

FanForged reserves the absolute right to:

• Remove any content
• Restrict visibility
• Suspend listings
• Freeze accounts
• Refuse reinstatement
• Cooperate with law enforcement or rights holders

Nothing in this policy limits FanForged's ability to take any action deemed necessary to protect the platform, users, or intellectual property rights.

12. Limitation of Liability

FanForged acts solely as an intermediary platform and shall not be liable for:

• User-uploaded content
• Intellectual property disputes
• Seller conduct
• Removal decisions
• Failure to remove content
• Restoration of listings
• Lost profits or business interruption arising from takedown actions

All users acknowledge that they upload and transact content at their own risk.

13. Copyright Compliance Recommendations for Sellers

Failure to comply may result in:

• Listing removal
• Account suspension
• Permanent bans
• Legal action by rights holders

14. Contact Information