DMCA & Copyright Policy

Overview

PalBreedingCalculator.co respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects the same from anyone who contributes to or interacts with the site. This policy explains our process under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) for handling claims that content on this site infringes someone's copyright.

We're a small, independent fan project — not a law firm — but we take copyright claims seriously and will respond to properly submitted notices in good faith.

Our own content & data

The written guides, FAQ answers, calculator interface, and site design on PalBreedingCalculator.co are original work created by our team. Breeding power values and mechanics explanations are derived independently from gameplay testing and public patch notes, not copied from any single third-party source. If you believe original text or code from this site has been copied elsewhere without permission, that's a separate matter from this policy — feel free to contact us about it directly.

Trademarks & game assets

Palworld, all Pal names, and related logos are trademarks and/or copyrighted works of Pocketpair, Inc. This site is an independent, unofficial fan resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Pocketpair. We reference Pal names and game mechanics for informational and instructional purposes only, under fair-use style principles common to fan wikis and guide sites, and we do not host, distribute, or reproduce Pocketpair's game files, artwork, or other copyrighted assets on this site.

If you represent Pocketpair, Inc. and have a concern about how the site references the game, please contact us — we're glad to work through it directly.

Filing a DMCA notice

If you believe material on this site infringes a copyright you own or control, you (or your authorized agent) may submit a written notice to our designated agent below. To be effective, your notice needs to include specific information — see the checklist in the next section. Incomplete notices may delay our response while we ask for the missing details.

What your notice must include

• A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or someone authorized to act on their behalf.
• Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.
• Identification of the specific material on our site you claim is infringing, with enough detail (such as a URL) for us to locate it.
• Your contact information — at minimum an address, phone number, or email address.
• A statement that you have a good-faith belief the disputed use isn't authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
• A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf.

Designated agent

Please send DMCA notices to the address above rather than through the general contact form, so they're routed to the right person and handled with the correct priority.

What happens after we receive a notice

Once we receive a complete notice, we'll review it, and if it meets the requirements above, we'll remove or disable access to the identified material and make a reasonable effort to notify whoever posted or is responsible for it. We aim to acknowledge valid notices within a few business days, though exact timing can vary depending on the complexity of the claim.

Filing a counter-notice

If material you posted or are responsible for was removed and you believe that was a mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notice to our designated agent. A valid counter-notice must include: your signature; identification of the removed material and where it appeared before removal; a statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good-faith belief the material was removed by mistake or misidentification; and your name, address, phone number, and a statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the federal court in your district (or, if outside the US, an appropriate judicial district), and that you'll accept service of process from the person who filed the original notice.

After a valid counter-notice, we may restore the material within the timeframe required by law unless the original claimant informs us they've filed a court action.

False claims & misrepresentation

Under the DMCA, anyone who knowingly and materially misrepresents that material is infringing (or that it was removed by mistake) can be liable for damages. Please make sure you're confident in a claim before submitting one — when in doubt, it's worth checking with a legal advisor first.

Repeat infringer policy

Where applicable — for example, if the site ever adds user comments, forum posts, or submitted content — we will terminate, in appropriate circumstances, access for anyone determined to be a repeat infringer of others' copyrights.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time, including to reflect a change in our designated agent's contact details. We'll update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page whenever that happens.

Contact us

For anything other than a formal DMCA notice or counter-notice — general questions about how we reference the game, for instance — please use the Contact page rather than the DMCA email above, so your message reaches the right person faster.