DMCA Policy

Last updated: 10/1/2025

1. Introduction

KSTrials respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. This Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) policy outlines our procedures for addressing copyright infringement claims on our platform.

2. Important Disclaimer

Notice: KSTrials is a fan-made RuneScape Private Server (RSPS) that is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Jagex Ltd or the official RuneScape game. We acknowledge that RuneScape and its related content are intellectual property of Jagex Ltd. KSTrials operates as a non-commercial fan project under fair use principles for educational and entertainment purposes.

3. Copyright Infringement Policy

If you believe that content on our platform infringes your copyright, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice. We will investigate all valid claims and take appropriate action, which may include removing the infringing content.

Please note: Filing a false DMCA claim is illegal and may result in legal consequences. Only submit a claim if you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf.

4. Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice

To file a valid DMCA takedown notice, you must include the following information:

Required Information:

Your contact information: Full name, address, phone number, and email address
Identification of copyrighted work: Clear description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
Location of infringing material: Specific URLs or locations where the allegedly infringing content can be found on our platform
Good faith statement: A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner
Accuracy statement: A statement that the information in your notice is accurate
Authority statement: A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
Physical or electronic signature: Your physical or electronic signature

Where to Send Your Notice:

Email: dmca@kstrials.com

Subject Line: DMCA Takedown Notice

Alternative: Contact through our support channels if email is unavailable

5. Our Response Process

Upon receiving a valid DMCA takedown notice, we will:

Review the notice for completeness and validity
Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content
Notify the user who posted the content about the removal
Provide the user with a copy of the takedown notice
Inform the user of their right to file a counter-notification

Response Time: We aim to process valid DMCA notices within 72 hours of receipt.

6. Counter-Notification Process

If you believe your content was removed in error or due to misidentification, you may file a counter-notification. Your counter-notification must include:

Your contact information (name, address, phone, email)
Identification of the removed content and its previous location
A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the content was removed due to mistake or misidentification
A statement consenting to jurisdiction of federal court in your district
Your physical or electronic signature

After receiving a valid counter-notification, we will forward it to the original complainant. If they do not file a court action within 10 business days, we may restore the removed content.

7. Repeat Infringer Policy

We maintain a policy of terminating accounts of users who are repeat copyright infringers. Users who receive multiple valid DMCA takedown notices may have their accounts permanently suspended.

Strike System:

First strike: Warning and content removal
Second strike: Temporary account suspension
Third strike: Permanent account termination

8. Fair Use and Safe Harbor

We respect fair use rights and recognize that not all use of copyrighted material constitutes infringement. We consider factors such as:

Purpose and character of the use (commercial vs. educational)
Nature of the copyrighted work
Amount and substantiality of the portion used
Effect of the use on the market for the original work

KSTrials operates under the safe harbor provisions of the DMCA, which protect platforms that promptly respond to valid takedown notices and have policies for dealing with repeat infringers.

9. User-Generated Content

Users are responsible for ensuring they have the right to post any content on our platform. This includes:

Screenshots and images
Text content and posts
Videos and multimedia content
Custom artwork or modifications
Forum signatures and avatars

Users who post infringing content may be subject to account penalties, even if they claim ignorance of copyright law.

10. Jagex and RuneScape Content

Special Notice Regarding RuneScape Content:

KSTrials acknowledges that RuneScape, its graphics, sounds, music, and other content are owned by Jagex Ltd. Our use of this content is based on:

Fair use for non-commercial, educational, and fan purposes
Transformative use through gameplay modifications
Community benefit and preservation of gaming history
No direct commercial exploitation of Jagex's intellectual property

If Jagex or any authorized representative requests removal of specific content, we will promptly comply with such requests.

11. Limitations and Disclaimers

Please note the following limitations:

We are not responsible for determining the validity of copyright claims
We do not provide legal advice regarding copyright issues
Removal of content does not constitute an admission of infringement
We may remove content that appears to infringe, even without a formal DMCA notice
This policy may be updated to comply with changing laws and regulations

12. Contact Information

For DMCA-related inquiries, contact our designated agent:

DMCA Agent: KSTrials Legal Team