DMCA & Content Policy
This page explains the unofficial status of Shutter Story Game, outlines how to submit valid Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) notices, and details the advertising standards we follow to stay compliant with Google AdSense.
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Copyright Statement
Logos, screenshots, trailers, and narrative elements from Shutter Story remain the property of their respective rights holders. We reproduce limited excerpts under fair-use doctrines to explain mechanics, track updates, or discuss accessibility. If you believe something exceeds fair use, follow the DMCA process below.
Submitting a DMCA Notice
Email contact@shutterstorygame.com with the subject line “DMCA Notice” and include:
- The URL of each allegedly infringing page.
- Clear identification of the original copyrighted work.
- Your name, organization (if applicable), mailing address, and phone number.
- A statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is unauthorized.
- A statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate and that you are authorized to act.
- Your physical or electronic signature.
We acknowledge complete notices within two business days and typically resolve them within five business days.
Counter Notices
If you believe material was removed in error, reply to the original takedown thread with:
- The URLs that were removed or disabled.
- Your contact information and a statement consenting to the jurisdiction of your local federal court (or competent authority outside the U.S.).
- A statement under penalty of perjury that the removal was a mistake or misidentification.
- Your signature.
We forward valid counter notices to the original complainant and may restore the material within 10–14 business days unless we receive notice of legal action.
Ad & Content Standards
Content is reviewed to ensure it does not include explicit imagery, hateful conduct, or other categories prohibited by the Google Publisher Policies. Ads delivered via Google AdSense are filtered to remove sensitive categories, and any sponsored material will be labeled prominently.
If you encounter an ad or outbound link that appears unsafe, email us with screenshots so we can block the advertiser and notify Google.
Policy Updates & Contact
We revisit this page whenever legal requirements or monetization tools change. The most recent revision date appears below and governs current practices.
Questions can be sent to contact@shutterstorygame.com.