Copyright & DMCA Policy
Last Updated: January 2025
1. Trademark & Copyright Notice
Uma Musume Pretty Derby is a registered trademark of Cygames, Inc. All character names, character images, game assets, screenshots, logos, and related intellectual property are © Cygames, Inc. All rights reserved.
Umalator.com is a fan-made, non-commercial website created by and for the Uma Musume community. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Cygames, Inc.
2. Fair Use Disclaimer
This website uses copyrighted game assets under the doctrine of fair use as outlined in Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. Our use of these materials qualifies as fair use for the following reasons:
- Purpose: Educational, informational, and non-commercial fan community use
- Nature: Tools and references to enhance user experience with the original game
- Amount: Limited use of game assets necessary for tool functionality
- Effect: Does not compete with or substitute the original game; promotes community engagement
No copyright infringement is intended. All content is provided for the benefit of the fan community to enhance their enjoyment of Uma Musume Pretty Derby.
3. Open Source Attribution
The tools on this website are powered by open source community projects:
- uma-tools by alpha123 - Race simulators, build planners, and visualization tools
- uma-tiers by euophrys - Support card tier list and rankings
We are grateful to these developers and the open source community for their contributions.
4. DMCA Takedown Procedure
We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any content on this website infringes your copyright, please send a DMCA takedown notice to:
DMCA Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Your notice must include:
- Your contact information (name, address, email, phone)
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
- Identification of the infringing material and its location on our website
- A statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized
- A statement that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act
- Your physical or electronic signature
We will respond promptly to valid DMCA notices and will remove or disable access to allegedly infringing content within 24-48 hours.
5. Liability Disclaimer
This website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not claim ownership of any game assets or copyrighted materials. If you are the copyright holder and wish for content to be removed, please contact us and we will comply immediately.
6. Monetization & Content Separation
How We Generate Revenue:
- Display Advertising: This website displays Google AdSense advertisements to support hosting and development costs
- Content Separation: Advertisements appear on our aggregator pages, NOT on the copyrighted game content itself
- Service-Based Revenue: Revenue is generated from providing aggregation and navigation services, not from the copyrighted materials
What Remains Free:
- ✅ All tools are 100% free to use
- ✅ No subscription fees or paywalls
- ✅ No paid premium features
- ✅ Copyrighted content is provided by third-party sources (GitHub Pages)
- ✅ We do not host or monetize game assets directly
Legal Model: Similar to search engines or YouTube - we provide an aggregation service with advertisements on our portal pages, while the actual copyrighted content is hosted and served by third parties.
7. Contact Information
For any questions, concerns, or copyright-related inquiries:
- General & Copyright: [email protected]