DMCA
At BoardSphere, we respect and uphold the intellectual property rights of board game designers, publishers, illustrators, and all content creators. Our club provides a platform for enthusiasts to share experiences, reviews, tutorials, event announcements, and strategy discussions related to board games. We are committed to complying with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and other applicable copyright laws to ensure that creators’ rights are protected while fostering a safe and engaging environment for our members.
This DMCA policy establishes a framework for addressing claims of copyright infringement within the board games community. Board games often contain creative works such as artwork, written rules, components, storylines, graphics, and illustrations that are protected by copyright law. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or public display of these materials without permission may constitute infringement. This policy ensures that copyright owners can report infringements and that alleged infringing content is handled appropriately.
Board games may include a wide range of intellectual property, including but not limited to:
Unauthorized reproduction, modification, distribution, or public display of such materials is strictly prohibited without permission from the rights holder. This includes uploading images of copyrighted game components, sharing proprietary rules online, or distributing complete or modified game sets without authorization.
If you believe that your copyrighted board game content has been used or made available on our platform without authorization, you may submit a DMCA Takedown Notice. To be considered valid, the notice must include:
Upon receipt of a valid DMCA notice, we will investigate the claim and may remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content. The user responsible for posting the content will be notified and given an opportunity to respond.
If your content has been removed or disabled in error, you may submit a Counter-Notification that includes:
Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, we will forward it to the original complainant. Unless legal action is initiated within the statutory period, we may restore the content.
To protect creators’ rights and maintain a respectful community, members who repeatedly post infringing content may have their accounts suspended or terminated. We may also restrict access to specific services or features in cases of repeated infringement.
Members are expected to respect copyright law when sharing content, including:
Some content may qualify as fair use, including commentary, reviews, analysis, educational purposes, or transformative works. Members should carefully assess whether their content falls under fair use and understand that fair use is determined case by case based on purpose, amount, and impact on the original work’s market.
Submitting false or misleading DMCA notices or counter-notifications may result in legal liability. All parties are expected to act in good faith when reporting alleged infringements or responding to takedown notices.
We actively enforce this policy to protect intellectual property rights and maintain a respectful environment. Violations may result in content removal, suspension, or termination of accounts, and, where appropriate, legal action. This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in copyright law, community standards, or operational procedures.
All DMCA notices or counter-notifications should be sent to our designated agent with complete and accurate information:
By following this DMCA policy, members contribute to a safe, fair, and creative board games community where creators’ rights are respected and enthusiasts can enjoy games responsibly.