Welcome to Zelda Gamestore (zelda-gamestore.com). We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users and partners to do the same.
Pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), Title 17, United States Code, Section 512(c), a copyright owner or their authorized agent may submit a takedown notice to us, as described below. As an online service provider, we may claim immunity from certain infringement claims under the DMCA’s “safe harbor” provisions when we respond appropriately to such notices.
To submit a good-faith infringement claim, please provide a notice that includes all of the following information.
Notice of Infringement – Claim
Your DMCA notice must include:
- A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf;
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed;
- Identification of the material claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material (please include the full URL of the relevant page on zelda-gamestore.com);
- Information reasonably sufficient to allow us to contact you, such as your name, physical address, email address, and telephone number;
- A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and
- A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on the owner’s behalf.
Title 17 U.S.C. § 512(f) provides that any person who knowingly and materially misrepresents that material or activity is infringing may be subject to liability for damages, including costs and attorneys’ fees, incurred by the alleged infringer or by us.
Please send all takedown notices through our Contact page. Email is recommended for the most prompt attention.
By submitting a copyright claim, you acknowledge and agree that we may share your notice, including your contact information, with the user who posted the allegedly infringing content or with other relevant parties as necessary to process the claim.
Counter Notification – Restoration of Material
If you have received a notice that material you posted on zelda-gamestore.com has been removed or disabled due to a DMCA claim, you may file a counter notification if you believe the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.
Your counter notification must be provided in writing and include the following, as required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(3):
- Your physical or electronic signature;
- Identification of the material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled, and the location at which the material appeared before it was removed or access to it was disabled (include the original URL on zelda-gamestore.com);
- A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good-faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification of the material;
- Your name, physical address, and telephone number, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal district court for the judicial district in which your address is located (or, if you are outside the United States, that you consent to the jurisdiction of any judicial district in which we may be found), and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notice or their agent.
Please send your counter notification through our Contact page. Email is highly recommended.
Repeat Infringer Policy
We take copyright infringement very seriously. In accordance with the requirements of the DMCA, we maintain records of valid DMCA notices and make a good-faith effort to identify repeat infringers. Where appropriate and in our sole discretion, we may terminate accounts or restrict access for users who repeatedly infringe the rights of others.
Modifications to This Policy
We may update or modify this DMCA policy at any time and for any reason. Any changes will be posted on this page. You are encouraged to review this policy periodically to stay informed of how we handle DMCA claims.
Intellectual Property & Publicity Rights
Zelda Gamestore is operated by a team of fans and creators. We collaborate with independent designers and artists from around the world to offer fan-inspired artwork and products. While we carefully review submissions before they are listed, it is possible that a designer may submit work that improperly uses someone else’s intellectual property.
If any item on zelda-gamestore.com uses your original artwork, branding, or likeness without permission, we want to know so we can address it quickly and fairly.
Types of Rights
Copyright protects the expression of an original idea fixed in a tangible form, such as artwork (illustrations, digital paintings, photographs, etc.) or written content.
Trademark protects words, names, symbols, designs, or logos that identify and distinguish the source of goods or services.
Publicity Rights protect an individual’s name, image, likeness, or other recognizable aspects of their identity from being used for commercial purposes without their consent.
If You Believe Your Rights Are Infringed
If you believe that any content or product on zelda-gamestore.com infringes your copyright, trademark, or publicity rights, please send us a Notice and Takedown Report containing:
- A direct link (URL) to the item or page that you believe infringes your rights;
- Proof that you own or are authorized to enforce the rights in question (for example: a link to your portfolio or website, registration details, or other supporting evidence);
- Your full name and contact information (email and, if possible, a mailing address);
- A brief description of how the item infringes your rights; and
- Please title your message: “TAKEDOWN REPORT”.
You can submit this information via our Contact page.
Once we verify your claim, we will, in good faith, remove or disable access to the infringing item as promptly as reasonably possible.
Zelda Gamestore is an independent, fan-operated store and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any game publisher or rights holder. All trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.