Introduction
At APKshelves.com, we respect and uphold the rights of content creators, app developers, and copyright holders. We take intellectual property protection seriously and ensure that no copyrighted content is intentionally published on our website.
As part of our commitment to following the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), we have established this policy to address copyright infringement complaints. This policy outlines the steps to report alleged copyright violations and the process involved in resolving them.
If you believe any content on our website violates your copyright, please follow the guidelines outlined below to submit a DMCA takedown request.
What to Consider Before Filing a Copyright Complaint
Before submitting a DMCA takedown request, please check whether the content in question qualifies for fair use. According to copyright laws, fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission in specific cases such as:
- Criticism or commentary
- News reporting
- Educational purposes
- Research or review
If you still believe your content has been used unlawfully on our website, you may proceed with filing a copyright complaint. If you’re unsure, we advise consulting a legal expert before taking any action.
How to Report Copyright Infringement
If you are a copyright owner (or an authorized agent), you can report content that violates your copyright by submitting a DMCA Takedown Notice. Your notice must include the following:
- Your contact information, including your full name, mailing address, phone number, and email.
- A description of the copyrighted work that has allegedly been infringed.
- The exact URL(s) of the infringing content found on APKshelves.com.
- A statement confirming that you have a good faith belief that the content is being used without authorization.
- A declaration that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are either the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf.
- Your signature (physical or electronic) to validate the claim.
Where to Send the DMCA Notice?
To submit a DMCA takedown request, please send your notice via our Contact Us page or email us at:
admin@apkshelves.com
Upon receiving your complaint, we will review and take necessary action, which may include removing the infringing content or restricting access.
Counter-Notification Process (If You Received a DMCA Notice)
If you believe that your content was mistakenly removed due to a false or incorrect copyright claim, you have the right to submit a counter-notice.
Your counter-notice must include:
- Your full name and contact details.
- Identification of the removed content and its previous location.
- A statement under penalty of perjury that the content was wrongly removed and does not infringe any copyright.
- A declaration consenting to legal jurisdiction in case of further legal action.
- Your signature (electronic or physical).
Once we receive your counter-notice, we may forward it to the original complainant. If they do not respond with further legal action within 10–14 business days, we may restore the content.
Important Notes
- APKshelves.com does not host or create any APKs, apps, or modified files. We only share links to publicly available content.
- We do not modify, develop, or claim ownership of any files shared on our website.
- If an app or game is removed due to a DMCA complaint, we will not restore it unless a valid counter-notification is submitted and approved.
- We reserve the right to reject DMCA notices that fail to meet legal requirements.
Changes to This Policy
We may update or modify this DMCA policy at any time without prior notice. We encourage users to check this page regularly to stay informed about any changes.
For any copyright-related issues, please contact us via our Contact Us page or email admin@apkshelves.com.