OldGames.Games ("we", "us", or "our") respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 ("DMCA"), we will respond expeditiously to claims of copyright infringement that are reported to our designated copyright agent.
đ Our Commitment
We are committed to complying with U.S. copyright law and protecting the rights of copyright holders. Our platform is designed for educational and preservation purposes, allowing users to experience classic gaming history through browser-based emulation technology.
âšī¸ About Emulation
Our website provides emulation software (EmulatorJS) which is legal open-source software. Emulation itself is legal as established in Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. v. Connectix Corporation (2000). However, the distribution of copyrighted game files (ROMs) without permission is not permitted.
đ Filing a DMCA Notice
If you are a copyright owner, or authorized to act on behalf of one, and you believe that copyrighted work has been infringed on our website, please submit a DMCA notice containing the following information:
- Physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent.
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or a representative list if multiple works are involved.
- Identification of the infringing material with sufficient detail to locate it on our website (URL links are preferred).
- Your contact information including name, address, telephone number, and email address.
- A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
đ§ Submit Your Notice
Please send your DMCA notice to our designated copyright agent:
⥠Our Response
Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, we will:
- Acknowledge receipt of your notice within 24-48 hours
- Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content promptly
- Notify the user who uploaded the content (if applicable)
- Maintain records of the takedown request
âī¸ Counter-Notification
If you believe your content was removed by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification containing:
- Your physical or electronic signature
- Identification of the removed content and its former location
- A statement under penalty of perjury that you believe the content was removed by mistake
- Your name, address, telephone number, and consent to jurisdiction
â ī¸ Important Warning
Please be aware that under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity is infringing may be subject to liability for damages. Consider consulting an attorney before filing a DMCA notice if you are unsure whether the content is protected or if you are authorized to file the notice.
đ Repeat Infringers
In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable law, we have adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances and at our sole discretion, users who are deemed to be repeat infringers.
đ Contact Information
For questions regarding this DMCA Policy, please contact us:
- DMCA Notices: dmca@oldgames.games
- General Legal: legal@oldgames.games
- Website: https://oldgames.games