DMCA & Copyright Takedown Policy | Mods4.com
For Copyright Holders (DMCA & Content Takedown)
Mods4.com functions as an aggregator and directory for gaming modifications and user-generated content. We index and organize files that are publicly available across various external platforms and communities.
We deeply respect the intellectual property rights of independent developers, mod creators, game studios, and publishers. It is our strict policy to respond promptly to clear notices of alleged copyright infringement in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and international intellectual property laws.
If you are a copyright owner, or an authorized agent acting on behalf of one, and you believe that your work has been copied, indexed, or uploaded to Mods4.com in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please follow the procedure outlined below to request the removal of the content.
How to Submit a Takedown Request
To request the removal of a specific mod or file, you must submit a formal DMCA Takedown Notice in writing. All requests must be sent via email to our designated copyright agent at:
Email: admin@mods4.com
To ensure your request is processed swiftly and effectively, your email must include the following information:
- Identification of the Copyrighted Work: A clear description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed. If multiple works are covered by a single notification, you may provide a representative list.
- Identification of the Infringing Material: The exact URL(s) on Mods4.com where the allegedly infringing material is located. Please provide direct links to the specific mod pages on our website so we can locate the content immediately.
- Your Contact Information: Your full legal name, mailing address, telephone number, and a valid email address where we can reach you.
- Statement of Good Faith: A statement asserting 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. (e.g., “I have a good faith belief that the use of the copyrighted materials described above as allegedly infringing is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.”)
- Statement of Accuracy (Under Penalty of Perjury): A statement that the information in your notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed. (e.g., “I swear, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that I am the copyright owner or am authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.”)
- Your Signature: A physical or electronic signature (typing your full legal name at the bottom of the email is sufficient).
Processing Time and Actions Taken
Upon receipt of a complete and valid DMCA Takedown Notice, Mods4.com will take the following actions:
- We will promptly disable access to or completely remove the contested content from our directory.
- We will review the submission and, if necessary, contact you for further clarification.
Important Notice: 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. Do not make false claims. If you are unsure whether material on Mods4.com infringes upon your copyright, please consult with legal counsel before submitting a notice.