DMCA Policy In the world of Shadowblood, might determines fate — but rights are protected by law. This website exists to support and unite the community of Shadowblood — a realm of relentless combat, ancient power, and stunning RPG action. As a fan-driven platform, we celebrate the game’s immersive content, from class builds and PvP strategy to lore theories and fan-made media. But while our swords swing fast, we tread carefully when it comes to intellectual property. We strictly comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and take copyright protection seriously. This policy explains how to report alleged copyright violations and what steps we take in response. 1. Intellectual Property Acknowledgment All game-related assets — including characters, art, interface design, cinematic sequences, audio, and branding from Shadowblood — remain the exclusive property of the original developers and publishers. This website is unofficial, independently operated, and does not claim ownership of any copyrighted materials. We use game elements under the principle of fair use, solely for non-commercial purposes such as commentary, review, education, and community engagement. 2. How to Submit a DMCA Takedown Notice If you are a copyright holder or legally authorized agent and believe your work has been used on this site without permission, you may submit a takedown request. Your notice must include the following: Your full legal name and a physical or electronic signature A detailed description of the copyrighted material being infringed A direct link (URL) or specific location of the infringing content Your contact information (email address, phone number, and mailing address) A good-faith statement that you believe the use is unauthorized A declaration, under penalty of perjury, that the information provided is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner Upon receipt of a complete and valid DMCA notice, we will promptly investigate and may remove or disable the content in question. 3. Filing a Counter-Notice If you believe the content you submitted was removed in error or as a result of misidentification, you may respond with a counter-notification. This must include: Your name, address, phone number, and electronic or physical signature Identification of the material removed and the URL it appeared at before takedown A statement under penalty of perjury that you believe the content was removed mistakenly Your consent to the jurisdiction of the appropriate U.S. federal court, and agreement to accept legal service from the original complainant If no legal action is filed within 10–14 business days, the content may be restored. 4. Repeat Infringement Policy In keeping with both legal obligations and community trust, we maintain a strict zero-tolerance policy for repeat infringement. Any user who receives multiple valid DMCA complaints may be permanently banned from participating on this website. All associated content may be removed without warning. 5. Disclaimer This site is an unofficial fan project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the creators or publishers of Shadowblood. All trademarks, logos, images, and original game content remain the property of their respective owners. Any content used from the game is shared in a limited, transformative, and non-commercial way, under the understanding that it falls within fair use protections defined by U.S. copyright law. For all takedown requests, counter-notices, or questions regarding this policy, please contact our site administrators through the official contact form.