DMCA Takedown Policy – APK5 (EarnZone PK)

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DMCA Policy – APK5 (EarnZone PK)

DMCA Copyright Policy

Effective Date: December 2, 2025

Last Updated: December 2, 2025

Notice: APK5 (EarnZone PK) respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. This page outlines our policy regarding copyright infringement in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

1. Overview

APK5 (EarnZone PK) operates in compliance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (DMCA). We take copyright infringement seriously and will respond promptly to valid notices of alleged copyright infringement.

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement and is accessible on our website at apk5.org, please notify our designated DMCA agent as described below.

2. Our Commitment

At APK5 (EarnZone PK), we are committed to:

  • Creating original content based on our personal gaming experiences
  • Respecting the intellectual property rights of game developers, publishers, and content creators
  • Using game screenshots, logos, and promotional materials under fair use principles for review and educational purposes
  • Responding promptly to valid DMCA takedown notices
  • Removing or disabling access to infringing material when properly notified

3. Fair Use Statement

Our website contains game screenshots, app icons, logos, and promotional images used for the following purposes:

  • Educational purposes and informational reviews
  • Commentary and criticism of gaming applications
  • Helping users identify and understand the games we review

We believe our use of such materials constitutes fair use under copyright law. However, if you are a copyright owner and believe we have used your material in a way that exceeds fair use, please contact us using the procedure outlined below.

4. Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice

If you believe that content on our website infringes your copyright, please provide our designated DMCA agent with the following information in writing:

4.1 Required Information

  1. Identification of the copyrighted work: A 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.
  2. Identification of the infringing material: A description of where the material that you claim is infringing is located on our website. Please provide specific URLs to help us locate the content quickly.
  3. Your contact information: Your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
  4. A statement of good faith: A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
  5. A statement of accuracy: A statement that the information in your notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
  6. Your physical or electronic signature: A physical or electronic signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright interest.

4.2 DMCA Notice Template

You may use the following template when submitting your DMCA notice:

DMCA Takedown Notice Template:

To: DMCA Agent, APK5 (EarnZone PK)


I, [Your Full Name], am the owner (or authorized agent of the owner) of certain intellectual property rights in the following work(s):

[Description of copyrighted work]


I have a good faith belief that the following material appearing on your website infringes my copyright:

[URL(s) of infringing material]


I request that you remove or disable access to this material.


My contact information is:

Name: [Your Name]

Address: [Your Address]

Phone: [Your Phone]

Email: [Your Email]


I state under penalty of perjury that:

  • I am the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
  • The information in this notification is accurate
  • I have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law

Signature: [Your Signature]

Date: [Date]

5. How to Submit Your DMCA Notice

Designated DMCA Agent Contact Information:

Name: DMCA Compliance Officer

Organization: APK5 (EarnZone PK)

Email: dmca@apk5.org

Mailing Address:
DMCA Agent – APK5 (EarnZone PK)
[Your Address Line 1]
[City, Postal Code]
Pakistan

Website: apk5.org

Note: Please send DMCA notices only to the designated agent listed above. Any other correspondence or inquiries should be directed to our general contact email.

6. Our Response to DMCA Notices

Upon receiving a valid DMCA takedown notice that complies with the requirements outlined above, we will:

  1. Acknowledge receipt of your notice (typically within 48-72 hours)
  2. Review the notice to ensure it meets DMCA requirements
  3. Promptly remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material
  4. Notify the user who posted the content (if applicable)
  5. Take appropriate action in accordance with DMCA procedures

We aim to process valid DMCA notices within 5-7 business days of receipt.

7. Counter-Notification

If you believe that your content was removed or disabled as a result of a mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification with our DMCA agent.

7.1 Counter-Notice Requirements

Your counter-notification must include:

  1. Your physical or electronic signature
  2. Identification of the material that was removed and its location before removal
  3. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification
  4. Your name, address, telephone number, and email address
  5. A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located (or the federal district courts located in Pakistan if your address is outside the United States)
  6. A statement that you will accept service of process from the person who filed the original DMCA notice or their agent

7.2 Counter-Notification Process

If we receive a valid counter-notification, we will:

  1. Forward the counter-notification to the original complainant
  2. Inform them that we will restore the removed content within 10-14 business days
  3. Restore the content unless the copyright owner files a court action seeking an injunction against the alleged infringer

8. Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable laws, APK5 (EarnZone PK) has adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, the access rights of users who are deemed to be repeat infringers. We may also, at our sole discretion, limit access to our website and/or terminate the accounts of any users who infringe any intellectual property rights of others, whether or not there is any repeat infringement.

9. False Claims

Warning: Under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity is infringing, or that material or activity was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, may be subject to liability for damages, including costs and attorneys’ fees.

Please ensure that you have a good faith belief that the content you are reporting actually infringes your copyright before submitting a DMCA notice.

10. Limitations and Disclaimer

Please note that APK5 (EarnZone PK):

  • Does not provide legal advice regarding copyright issues
  • Cannot mediate disputes between copyright owners and users
  • Will not restore content removed pursuant to a valid DMCA notice without a proper counter-notification or court order
  • Reserves the right to refuse to process notices that do not comply with DMCA requirements

11. Screenshots and Promotional Materials

The screenshots, app icons, logos, and promotional images displayed on our website are used for:

  • Identification purposes in reviews and guides
  • Educational commentary and criticism
  • Informing users about the gaming applications we discuss

All such materials are believed to be used in accordance with fair use principles. The respective game developers and publishers retain all rights to their intellectual property. If you are a rights holder and believe our use exceeds fair use, please contact us.

12. Trademark Notice

All trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, and icons displayed on APK5 (EarnZone PK) are the property of their respective owners. The use of these trademarks does not imply endorsement by or affiliation with the trademark owners unless explicitly stated.

13. User-Generated Content

If we allow user comments or contributions in the future, users will be responsible for ensuring they have the right to post any content they submit. By posting content, users represent and warrant that they own or have the necessary rights to use and authorize us to use all intellectual property rights in their content.

14. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this DMCA policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

15. Questions and Additional Information

If you have questions about this DMCA policy or need additional information, please contact us:

  • General Inquiries: [Your Business Email]
  • DMCA Notices: dmca@apk5.org
  • Website: apk5.org

Important Note: This DMCA policy is intended to comply with the safe harbor provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. If you have concerns about copyright infringement on our website, we encourage you to contact us first before taking legal action. We are committed to resolving copyright issues amicably and promptly.

16. Legal Framework

This DMCA policy is governed by:

  • The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512)
  • Applicable copyright laws in Pakistan
  • International copyright treaties and conventions

Last reviewed: December 2, 2025

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