DMCA Policy

1. Introduction

Age of Aeternus ("we," "our," or "us") respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. This policy describes how we respond to allegations of copyright infringement in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA"), 17 U.S.C. Section 512.

2. Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied and is accessible on the Service in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please send a notification to our Designated Agent containing the following information:

Required Elements of a DMCA Notice

Your notice must include:

1. Physical or Electronic Signature

   A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

1. Identification of Copyrighted Work

   Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed. If multiple works are covered, provide a representative list.

1. Identification of Infringing Material

   Identification of the material claimed to be infringing, with sufficient detail to enable us to locate it (e.g., URL, username, description of location in the app).

1. Contact Information

   Your contact information, including:

   • Full legal name
   • Mailing address
   • Telephone number
   • Email address

1. Good Faith Statement

   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.

1. Accuracy Statement

   A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

Where to Send DMCA Notices

Designated DMCA Agent:

DMCA Agent NerdHonest LLC

Email: dmca@nerdhonest.com

Mailing Address: NerdHonest LLC 8735 Dunwoody Place Suite R Atlanta, GA 30350 United States

Important: Please send DMCA notices only to the Designated Agent. Notices sent to other addresses may not receive a response.

Agent Registration: Our DMCA Designated Agent registration is maintained with the U.S. Copyright Office and renewed as required by law. Current registration details are available at the Copyright Office DMCA Directory.

3. DMCA Notice Template

You may use the following template for your DMCA notice:

Subject: DMCA Takedown Notice
      
      Dear Age of Aeternus DMCA Agent,
      
      I am writing to report copyright infringement on the Age of Aeternus service.
      
      1. I am [the copyright owner / authorized to act on behalf of the copyright
         owner] of the following copyrighted work(s):
      
         [Describe the copyrighted work, including registration number if available]
      
      2. The infringing material is located at:
      
         [Provide specific URLs, usernames, or detailed descriptions of where the
         infringing material can be found]
      
      3. My contact information is:
      
         Name: [Your full legal name]
         Address: [Your mailing address]
         Phone: [Your phone number]
         Email: [Your email address]
      
      4. I have a good faith belief that the use of the copyrighted material
         described above is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent,
         or the law.
      
      5. I declare, under penalty of perjury, that the information in this notice
         is accurate and that I am the copyright owner or authorized to act on
         behalf of the copyright owner.
      
      Signature: [Your physical or electronic signature]
      Date: [Date]

4. Processing of DMCA Notices

Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, we will:

1. Review: Evaluate the notice for completeness and validity
2. Action: Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material
3. Notification: Notify the user who posted the content ("alleged infringer")
4. Documentation: Keep records of the notice and our response

Timeline: We aim to process valid notices within 5 business days. Complex cases or incomplete notices may require additional time.

5. Counter-Notification Procedure

If you believe your content was removed in error or that you have authorization to use the material, you may submit a counter-notification.

Required Elements of a Counter-Notification

Your counter-notification must include:

1. Physical or Electronic Signature

   Your physical or electronic signature.

1. Identification of Removed Material

   Identification of the material that was removed and its location before removal.

1. Statement Under Penalty of Perjury

   A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you have a good faith belief the material was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification.

1. Consent to Jurisdiction

   A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Georgia (or the district in which your address is located if outside the United States), and that you will accept service of process from the person who filed the original notice or their agent.

1. Contact Information

   Your name, address, telephone number, and email address.

Where to Send Counter-Notifications

Send counter-notifications to our Designated Agent at the same address listed above.

Counter-Notification Template

Subject: DMCA Counter-Notification
      
      Dear Age of Aeternus DMCA Agent,
      
      I am writing to dispute a DMCA takedown notice regarding my content.
      
      1. The material that was removed or disabled:
      
         [Describe the removed content and its original location]
      
      2. I have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as
         a result of mistake or misidentification of the material to be removed
         or disabled.
      
      3. I consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the
         Northern District of Georgia (or my local district if outside the US),
         and I will accept service of process from the person who provided the
         original DMCA notification or an agent of such person.
      
      4. My contact information is:
      
         Name: [Your full legal name]
         Address: [Your mailing address]
         Phone: [Your phone number]
         Email: [Your email address]
      
      I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I have a good faith belief that
      the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or
      misidentification.
      
      Signature: [Your physical or electronic signature]
      Date: [Date]

6. Counter-Notification Process

Upon receiving a valid counter-notification:

1. Forwarding: We will forward the counter-notification to the original complainant
2. Waiting Period: The complainant has 10-14 business days to file a court action
3. Restoration: If no court action is filed, we may restore the content within 10-14 business days after receiving the counter-notification

Important: Filing a counter-notification may result in legal action against you by the copyright owner.

7. Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with the DMCA, we maintain a policy to terminate users who are repeat infringers.

Definition of Repeat Infringer

A "repeat infringer" is a user who:

• Has been the subject of 3 or more valid DMCA notices within a 12-month period, AND
• Has not successfully counter-notified for any of those notices, OR
• Has had counter-notifications rejected or refuted by court action

Consequences

Repeat infringers face:

• Permanent account termination
• Prohibition from creating new accounts
• Loss of all content and Loyalty Points
• Potential legal action for criminal behavior

Good Faith Consideration

We consider:

• The nature of the alleged infringement
• Whether the user was acting in good faith
• The strength of any counter-notifications
• Patterns of behavior

8. Misrepresentation Warning

To Copyright Owners: Under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material is infringing may be liable for damages, including costs and attorneys' fees.

To Users: Under Section 512(f), any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material was removed by mistake or misidentification may be liable for damages.

Before submitting a notice or counter-notification, you should consult with a legal professional.

9. Accommodation of Standard Technical Measures

We do not interfere with standard technical measures used by copyright owners to identify or protect copyrighted works, as long as such measures:

• Have been developed through a broad consensus of copyright owners and service providers
• Are available on reasonable and nondiscriminatory terms
• Do not impose substantial costs or burdens

10. Information We Store

When we receive a DMCA notice or counter-notification, we store:

• The notice or counter-notification itself
• Contact information provided
• Details of the allegedly infringing material
• Actions taken
• Communications related to the matter

This information may be shared with the other party and may be used in legal proceedings.

11. Non-U.S. Copyright Holders

While the DMCA is a United States law, we accept notices of copyright infringement from international copyright holders. If you are outside the United States:

• Please provide equivalent information to that required in a DMCA notice
• Identify the jurisdiction where your copyright is registered (if applicable)
• Be aware that U.S. law will govern our response

For specific international copyright concerns, contact: legal@nerdhonest.com

European Union - Digital Services Act (DSA)

For users and rights holders in the European Union, we comply with the notice and action requirements of the Digital Services Act (Regulation (EU) 2022/2065).

Notice Requirements Under DSA:

EU-based rights holders may submit notices of illegal content through the same channels as DMCA notices. Your notice should include:

1. Explanation of illegality: A sufficiently substantiated explanation of the reasons why you allege the content is illegal
2. Location of content: A clear indication of the exact electronic location of the content (e.g., URL, username, screenshot)
3. Your identity: Name and email address (except when alleging certain criminal offenses)
4. Declaration of good faith: A statement confirming the information and allegations are accurate and complete

Our Response:

• We will acknowledge receipt of your notice without undue delay
• We will inform you of our decision in a timely, diligent, and non-arbitrary manner
• We will provide clear reasons for our decision, including information about redress possibilities
• If content is removed, we will inform the content provider of our reasons and their right to appeal

Your Rights Under DSA:

• You may appeal our decision through our internal complaint-handling system
• You may seek out-of-court dispute resolution through certified bodies
• You may pursue judicial redress in your Member State

Contact for DSA Notices: Email: legal@nerdhonest.com (mark subject line as "DSA Notice")

12. User-Generated Content and Fair Use

Fair Use Considerations

We recognize that some uses of copyrighted material may constitute fair use under 17 U.S.C. Section 107. Factors include:

• The purpose and character of the use
• The nature of the copyrighted work
• The amount used in relation to the whole
• The effect on the market for the original

However: We are not in a position to adjudicate fair use claims. If you believe your use is fair use, you may submit a counter-notification.

TTRPG Context

In the TTRPG context, users may:

• Reference game rules and mechanics (within fair use)
• Create derivative character content
• Share homebrew materials

Users remain responsible for ensuring their content does not infringe third-party rights. Age of Aeternus is an original TTRPG system with its own intellectual property. When creating content for other game systems, users must comply with those systems' licensing terms (e.g., OGL, Creative Commons, or proprietary licenses).

13. Trademark Concerns

This policy addresses copyright infringement under the DMCA. For trademark concerns:

• Email: legal@nerdhonest.com
• Provide: Description of the trademark, registration info, location of infringing use

Trademark matters are handled separately from DMCA claims.

14. Contact Information

DMCA Designated Agent:

DMCA Agent NerdHonest LLC

Email: dmca@nerdhonest.com

Mailing Address: NerdHonest LLC 8735 Dunwoody Place Suite R Atlanta, GA 30350 United States

Response Time: We aim to acknowledge receipt within 2-3 business days.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this DMCA Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.

16. Legal Disclaimer

This policy is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. If you are uncertain about your rights or obligations under copyright law, please consult with a qualified attorney.

Effective Date: January 23, 2026

Version: 1.1