Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy for Thumdar
Effective Date: 5/7/2025
At Thumdar.com, we deeply value creative integrity and respect for intellectual property. Our community is built by creators, designers, developers, and passionate members who bring original content to life — and we’re committed to ensuring that work is protected, respected, and shared responsibly. This policy outlines the expectations and protections surrounding all creative content on Thumdar, including how we support ownership, permissions, and the ethical use of content from others.
This policy is part of our ongoing commitment to integrity, fairness, and transparency. Whether you’re uploading your first design or sharing advanced developer tools, this policy is here to help keep your creations safe and to support a respectful, collaborative environment.
1. Thumdar’s Copyrighted and Trademarked Materials
Thumdar uses distinct visual elements, such as graphics, logos, banners, and other design components originally created and trademarked by Jay Yarbrough. With full and express permission from Jay Yarbrough, Thumdar has the right to use these proprietary materials to preserve the authenticity and legacy of the original platform.
These assets are protected by both copyright and trademark law and may not be copied, edited, reused, or distributed without explicit written permission from Thumdar’s current ownership. This ensures the integrity of the brand and protects the creative work of its founder.
2. Ownership of User-Created Content
We believe creators should always maintain control over their work. Any content you create and share on Thumdar — including, but not limited to, skins, mods, patches, hacks, compasses, toolbars, artwork, scripts, designs, utilities, and builds — remains your intellectual property, unless you have clearly stated otherwise.
By uploading your work to Thumdar, you are not giving up ownership. You are simply granting Thumdar permission to display or distribute your content within the platform in the way you’ve intended — such as posting a file for public download or preview. Users are always encouraged to state the terms of use for their creations to avoid confusion and to set clear boundaries.
3. Permissions for Sharing and Reuse
If you choose to share content that incorporates materials not originally created by you — such as third-party images, tools, or code — it is your responsibility to ensure you have appropriate rights or licensing to use them. This includes content found online, from other users, or from legacy archives.
We strongly encourage users to be proactive about granting permission when others ask to reuse, remix, or build upon your work. Creative collaboration thrives when creators communicate and honor each other’s terms. Whenever possible, include attribution, licensing terms, or a statement of permission when sharing your content publicly.
4. Thumdar Team-Created Content and Tools
From time to time, Thumdar’s official team or affiliated creators may release tools, assets, or graphics for the benefit of the community. These items may come with their own usage restrictions and are also protected under copyright law.
Unless explicitly stated otherwise, users are not permitted to edit, reshare, or reupload Thumdar team-created content without direct authorization. If a resource is provided as “free to use,” you may incorporate it into your projects — but please do so respectfully, with credit where appropriate.
5. Agreements Between Creators
If you’re collaborating with other users or sharing/adapting someone else’s work on Thumdar, be sure to establish clear terms of use or agreements in writing or through published content notes. When in doubt, ask first. Users are responsible for respecting the boundaries set by others regarding the reuse, distribution, or modification of content.
Unauthorized adaptation or distribution of another user’s work — even with attribution — may be considered a violation if done without permission.
6. Reporting Copyright Infringement
Thumdar takes intellectual property concerns seriously. If you believe that your content has been used, shared, or modified without proper permission, we encourage you to submit a report using the contact form located beneath this policy.
Please include detailed information about the original content, the suspected violation, and any supporting evidence. We will promptly investigate, and if a violation is confirmed, appropriate action will be taken, which may include content removal, warnings, or account suspension.
7. Respecting External Copyrights
All users must respect copyrights held by third parties outside of Thumdar. Uploading or distributing copyrighted materials from games, websites, media, or other sources without authorization is not permitted.
Examples of prohibited material include:
- Unlicensed commercial media (e.g., music, TV, movie clips, logos)
- Game content not released for public use
- Artwork copied without permission
- Tools or software that violate licensing agreements
Such violations may result in content takedowns or disciplinary action. Always verify your rights before uploading or sharing.
8. Fair Use and Attribution
We recognize that fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material for commentary, critique, education, or parody. However, even fair use should be applied responsibly. When using another creator’s content under fair use, clear attribution is expected whenever possible.
If your work borrows from or is inspired by someone else’s material, transparency is key. Make sure it’s clear who created what, and avoid presenting borrowed work as your own.
9. Platform Integrity and Legal Compliance
This policy exists not just to satisfy legal standards — it’s part of our broader effort to create a trustworthy space where users know their contributions are valued and protected. Thumdar complies with all applicable copyright and intellectual property laws, including the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
If necessary, we will remove infringing material, cooperate with rights holders, and take action against repeat violations. Users who disregard copyright and licensing terms may have content removed or face suspension or banning as outlined in our Banning Policy.
10. Final Reminders and Contact
Protecting your creativity and the creativity of others is one of the foundations of our community. When everyone acts with integrity, we all benefit from a richer, more respectful space.
If you have questions about this policy, need clarification, or wish to report a potential copyright violation, please contact us using the form located directly beneath this policy. We review all reports carefully and handle each issue with discretion and respect.