Copyright Policy

Copyright Policy

DroidFree adheres to the Singapore Copyright Act of 2021, as well as other relevant copyright laws, and is committed to protecting intellectual property rights. We expect all users to respect these laws as well. This policy applies to both the website www.droidfree.com and the DroidFree mobile app (the “Platforms”), addressing any infringement claims related to copyrighted content owned or controlled by third parties.

If you believe that an app available on DroidFree infringes upon your intellectual property, you can submit a takedown notice here.

Please note that takedown notices can only be submitted via this platform. If you're submitting on behalf of someone else, you must provide valid authorization.

Copyright Infringement

The rules governing DroidFree Platforms (including the Terms of Use, Copyright Policy, and Developer Agreement) prohibit the uploading of content that infringes upon copyright. Users are responsible for ensuring that they own or have the necessary permissions for any content uploaded. Uploading copyrighted material without proper authorization may violate the Platform Rules.

This Copyright Policy is not legal advice and should not be considered a substitute for consulting a legal professional. If you're unsure whether the content you wish to upload is copyrighted, seek independent legal counsel.

Take-down Procedure

If you believe your copyright has been infringed, you must send a takedown notice to DroidFree’s designated email address. Upon receiving a valid notice, DroidFree will take reasonable steps to remove or disable access to the infringing material as per the Copyright Act.

Restoration Procedure

Once the material is removed or access is disabled, DroidFree will inform the user who posted the content (the "Respondent"). The Respondent can file a valid counter-notice within the prescribed timeframe to request the restoration of the content. DroidFree will attempt to restore the material, provided it's technically feasible, unless the copyright owner initiates court proceedings to prevent restoration and informs DroidFree of such actions.

Takedown Notice Requirements

A valid takedown notice must be signed by the complainant and include the following:

• The complainant's name, address, phone number, fax (if applicable), email, and a Singapore address for service if the complainant resides outside of Singapore.
• Sufficient details to identify the infringing material.
• A statement requesting that DroidFree remove or disable access to the material.
• A statement that the complainant genuinely believes the material infringes their copyright.
• A declaration that the information in the notice is accurate.
• A statement confirming the complainant is the copyright owner, exclusive licensee, or authorized to act on their behalf.
• An agreement to submit to the jurisdiction of Singapore courts.

Counter-Notice Requirements

A valid counter-notice must be signed by the Respondent and contain the following:

• The Respondent's name, address, phone number, fax (if applicable), email, and a Singapore address for service if the Respondent resides outside of Singapore.
• Sufficient details to identify the material that was removed or disabled.
• A statement that the Respondent believes, in good faith, the material was removed due to a mistake or misidentification, or that it does not infringe copyright.
• A declaration that the counter-notice information is accurate.
• An agreement to submit to the jurisdiction of Singapore courts.

Please be aware that under the Copyright Act, submitting false statements in either a takedown or counter-notice can result in damages to any party harmed by the notice. Convictions for false statements can lead to fines of up to $10,000 or imprisonment for up to 2 years.