DMCA Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

Respecting Intellectual Property: At skillgame.cc, we respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. This DMCA Policy outlines our procedures for handling copyright infringement claims.

1. Copyright Infringement Claims

1.1 Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement and is accessible on skillgame.cc, please notify us immediately following the procedure outlined below.

1.2 DMCA Compliance

skillgame.cc complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 ("DMCA"). We have implemented procedures for receiving notice of alleged copyright infringement and for responding to such notices in accordance with the DMCA.

1.3 Designated Agent

We have designated a copyright agent to receive notifications of claimed copyright infringement. If you believe your copyright has been infringed, please contact our designated agent.

2. Required Information for DMCA Notice

To be effective under the DMCA, your notification of claimed infringement must include substantially the following information:

DMCA Notice Requirements

  1. Physical or Electronic Signature: A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
  2. Identification of Copyrighted Work: Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works.
  3. Identification of Infringing Material: Identification of the material that is 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.
  4. Contact Information: Information reasonably sufficient to permit us to contact the complaining party, such as an address, telephone number, and, if available, an electronic mail address.
  5. Statement of Good Faith: A statement that the complaining party has a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
  6. Statement of Authority: A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

3. Submitting a DMCA Notice

3.1 Contact Information

Please send your DMCA notice to our designated copyright agent:

3.2 Response Time

Upon receipt of a valid DMCA notice, we will:

4. Action Upon Receipt of Valid Notice

4.1 Removal of Content

Upon receipt of a properly completed DMCA notice, we will:

4.2 Counter-Notification Procedure

If a user believes that material was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, they may send us a counter-notification containing:

5. Repeat Infringers

5.1 Policy on Repeat Infringement

In accordance with the DMCA and our commitment to protecting intellectual property rights, we have implemented a policy for terminating repeat infringers. We reserve the right to:

5.2 Determination of Repeat Infringement

We consider factors such as:

6. Fair Use Doctrine

6.1 Fair Use Principles

We recognize that some uses of copyrighted material may constitute "fair use" under applicable law. Factors considered in determining fair use include:

6.2 Educational Context

Many of the games on skillgame.cc are classic and retro games that are presented for:

7. User Responsibilities

7.1 Copyright Compliance

Users of skillgame.cc agree to:

7.2 User-Generated Content

Users who post content on skillgame.cc represent and warrant that:

8. Game Content and Licensing

8.1 Classic Games

Many games on our platform are based on classic titles from the 1980s and 1990s. We strive to:

8.2 Abandonware

Some games on our platform may be considered "abandonware" - games that are no longer supported or sold by their original publishers. While legal status of abandonware can be complex, we:

9. DMCA Notice and Takedown Procedure

9.1 Step-by-Step Process

Step 1: Submit a complete DMCA notice to our designated agent

Step 2: We review the notice for compliance with DMCA requirements

Step 3: If valid, we remove or disable access to the material

Step 4: We notify the user who posted the material

Step 5: The user may submit a counter-notification

Step 6: If no counter-notification is received within 10-14 business days, the material remains removed

9.2 Timeframes

10. Contact Information

DMCA Designated Agent: For all copyright infringement claims and DMCA-related inquiries, please contact our designated copyright agent.

Copyright Contact

For copyright infringement claims and DMCA notices:

Email: copyright@skillgame.cc

Subject: DMCA Notice - [Title of Copyrighted Work]

Please include all required information outlined in Section 2 of this policy.

11. Modifications to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this DMCA Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of skillgame.cc after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Additional Resources

For more information about copyright law and the DMCA, you may find these resources helpful:

Our Commitment: skillgame.cc is committed to protecting intellectual property rights while preserving access to classic and educational games. We work diligently to respond to all legitimate copyright claims in a timely and professional manner.