DMCA Policy

Effective Date: November 12, 2026

HappyMod respects the intellectual property rights of copyright owners and expects users of its services to do the same. This DMCA Policy explains how HappyMod responds to claims of copyright infringement, how copyright owners may request removal of allegedly infringing material, and how users may submit counter-notifications when they believe material was removed by mistake or misidentification.

This policy is intended to comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. § 512.

1. Copyright Infringement Policy

HappyMod does not knowingly permit copyright-infringing material to remain available through its services. When HappyMod receives a valid DMCA takedown notice, it will review the notice and may remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material.

HappyMod may also take appropriate action against users who repeatedly infringe copyrights, including suspending or terminating access to HappyMod services where appropriate.

2. Submitting a DMCA Takedown Notice

If you are a copyright owner, or authorized to act on behalf of a copyright owner, and you believe that material available through HappyMod infringes your copyright, you may submit a written DMCA takedown notice to HappyMod’s designated copyright agent.

To be valid under the DMCA, the notice must include all of the following:

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

  2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
    If multiple copyrighted works are covered by the notice, you may provide a representative list of those works.

  3. Identification of the material claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity.
    The notice must provide enough detail for HappyMod to locate the material, such as the title, file name, page location, app name, version, or other identifying information.

  4. Information reasonably sufficient for HappyMod to contact the complaining party.
    This may include legally required contact details for the copyright owner or authorized representative.

  5. A statement that the complaining party has a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.

  6. A statement that the information in the notice is accurate, and, under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is the copyright owner or is authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

A DMCA takedown notice that does not include all required information may be rejected or delayed.

3. Review and Removal Process

After receiving a DMCA takedown notice, HappyMod may take the following actions:

  • Review the notice for completeness and validity.
  • Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material.
  • Notify the user who posted or submitted the material, when appropriate.
  • Record the notice for enforcement and repeat-infringer purposes.
  • Take additional action where required by law or necessary to protect HappyMod, copyright owners, users, or the public.

HappyMod may remove or disable access to material at its discretion if it has reason to believe the material may infringe copyright or violate applicable law, even if a formal DMCA notice has not been received.

4. Counter-Notification Process

If material you submitted to HappyMod was removed or disabled in response to a DMCA takedown notice, and you believe the removal was the result of mistake or misidentification, you may submit a written counter-notification.

A valid counter-notification must include all of the following:

  1. Your physical or electronic signature.

  2. Identification of the material that was removed or disabled and the location where the material appeared before it was removed or disabled.

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

  4. Your name, address, and telephone number.

  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, if your address is outside the United States, that you consent to the jurisdiction of any judicial district in which HappyMod may be found.

  6. A statement that you will accept service of process from the person who submitted the original DMCA takedown notice or that person’s agent.

A counter-notification that does not include all required information may be rejected or delayed.

5. Restoration of Removed Material

After receiving a valid counter-notification, HappyMod may forward it to the party that submitted the original takedown notice.

Unless the copyright owner files an action seeking a court order to prevent restoration of the material, HappyMod may restore the removed material or re-enable access to it in accordance with the DMCA, typically no sooner than 10 business days and no later than 14 business days after the counter-notification is forwarded.

HappyMod reserves the right not to restore material if it believes restoration would violate law, third-party rights, HappyMod policies, or the safety and integrity of its services.

6. Repeat Infringer Policy

HappyMod may, in appropriate circumstances, suspend or terminate users who are repeat infringers.

In determining whether a user is a repeat infringer, HappyMod may consider factors including:

  • The number of valid copyright complaints received.
  • The nature and seriousness of the alleged infringement.
  • Whether the user has submitted valid counter-notifications.
  • Whether the user appears to have acted in bad faith.
  • Any pattern of repeated copyright-related violations.

HappyMod may also remove content, restrict access, or take other action where necessary to comply with applicable law or protect the rights of copyright owners.

7. Misrepresentations

Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material is infringing, or that material was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, may be liable for damages, including costs and attorneys’ fees.

DMCA notices and counter-notifications should be submitted only when the submitting party has a good faith legal basis for doing so.

8. No Legal Advice

This DMCA Policy is provided for informational and operational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and does not create any rights or obligations beyond those required by applicable law.

9. Policy Enforcement and Updates

HappyMod may update, modify, or enforce this DMCA Policy at any time to reflect changes in law, operational requirements, or service practices.

Continued use of HappyMod services after this policy is updated means you accept the revised policy.