Last updated: July 28, 2026
Softmola respects copyright, software distribution rights, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights.
This policy explains how copyright owners and their authorized representatives may report material appearing on softmola.com that they believe infringes their rights. It also explains how affected parties may respond when material has been removed or restricted as a result of a copyright notice.
Softmola is operated by Softmola Digital Solutions in Singapore. We accept notices under the United States Digital Millennium Copyright Act where applicable, as well as copyright complaints submitted under the laws of Singapore and other relevant jurisdictions.
Our approach to third-party content
Softmola is a Windows software directory and technology publication. The site may contain:
Software names and product information.
Download links to official developer websites.
Links to official repositories such as GitHub.
Selected software files hosted or mirrored by Softmola.
Screenshots captured during software testing.
Developer-provided screenshots and product images.
Logos and trademarks used for product identification.
Reviews, comparisons, tutorials, and editorial commentary.
Documents, release notes, and other reference material.
Software, trademarks, logos, product images, screenshots, documentation, and other third-party materials remain the property of their respective owners.
Their appearance on Softmola does not imply that Softmola owns the product or has a formal affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement relationship with the rights holder unless expressly stated.
We aim to use third-party materials only where relevant to software identification, reporting, review, comparison, commentary, education, or software discovery.
Official downloads and hosted files
Softmola prioritizes download links from official and verifiable sources, including developer websites, publisher-controlled download pages, and official repositories.
When a suitable official download is unavailable or impractical, Softmola may host or mirror a reviewed copy of a software file.
Developers, publishers, licensors, and authorized rights holders may ask us to:
Change a download destination.
Replace a hosted file with an official source.
Update product attribution.
Correct licensing information.
Restrict distribution in particular circumstances.
Remove a hosted or mirrored file.
Remove or replace copyrighted images or documentation.
We aim to handle legitimate requests responsibly and may take temporary action while ownership, authorization, or distribution rights are being reviewed.
Copyright contact
Copyright notices and related enquiries should be sent to:
Copyright Contact
Softmola Digital Solutions
Singapore
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://softmola.com
Use the subject line:
Copyright Notice – [Name of Work or Software]
A formal DMCA agent registration may require additional public contact information and registration with the United States Copyright Office. The contact information on this page should be updated if Softmola appoints and registers a designated DMCA agent.
Before submitting a notice
Before submitting a copyright notice, consider whether the disputed use may be authorized by:
The copyright owner.
A software or content license.
An open-source license.
A distribution agreement.
A developer or publisher authorization.
Fair use, fair dealing, quotation, review, criticism, reporting, or another legal exception.
Another person with authority to grant permission.
A disagreement about a software review, negative opinion, ranking, factual description, or lawful reference to a product is not necessarily copyright infringement.
Copyright generally protects original expression. It does not automatically grant ownership over facts, ideas, methods, software functionality, product names, or every reference to a copyrighted work.
You may wish to seek legal advice if you are uncertain whether the material infringes your rights.
Copyright infringement notice
To help us assess a complaint efficiently, a copyright notice should include all of the following information:
Identification of the copyrighted work
Identify the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed.
When multiple works are involved, you may provide a representative list with enough detail for us to understand the claim.
Identification of the disputed material
Identify the material you want removed or restricted.
Include the exact Softmola URL for each affected page, file, image, or download. A general reference to the homepage, category, or entire website may not be sufficient.
Location of the original or authorized work
Where available, provide a link to the official, original, or authorized version of the work.
Your contact information
Provide sufficient information for us to contact you, including:
Full legal name.
Company or organization, if applicable.
Email address.
Telephone number where appropriate.
Mailing address where legally required.
Your authority
State whether you are:
The copyright owner.
An authorized representative.
A developer or publisher with distribution rights.
A license holder authorized to submit the request.
We may request reasonable evidence of your identity or authority.
Good-faith statement
Include a statement substantially similar to:
“I have a good-faith belief that the use of the material described in this notice is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or applicable law.”
Accuracy and authority statement
Include a statement substantially similar to:
“I state, under penalty of perjury, that the information in this notice is accurate and that I am the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.”
Signature
Include your physical or electronic signature. A typed full legal name may be accepted as an electronic signature where legally valid.
Notices that omit material information may be delayed or may not allow us to identify or evaluate the claim.
Notices involving software files
When reporting an installer, archive, portable application, source package, or other software file hosted by Softmola, also provide:
The software name.
The affected version.
The file name.
The Softmola download URL.
The official download URL, if available.
The applicable license or distribution terms.
An explanation of why Softmola is not authorized to distribute the file.
The action requested.
Evidence of your relationship to the developer, publisher, or rights holder.
When appropriate, we may replace a hosted file with a link to an official download instead of removing the entire software listing.
A request to remove a distributed file does not necessarily require removal of independent product information, factual data, reviews, comparisons, commentary, or links that remain lawful.
Notices involving screenshots, logos, and product images
For complaints involving an image, screenshot, logo, or similar asset, identify:
The exact image.
The page where it appears.
The work or mark you own.
The original or authorized source.
Your reason for believing the use is unauthorized.
Whether replacement, attribution, restriction, or removal is requested.
Where practical, Softmola may resolve a concern by:
Replacing an image.
Using a screenshot captured during our own testing.
Correcting attribution.
Reducing the extent of use.
Removing the disputed asset.
Retaining lawful editorial references to the product.
Trademark complaints that do not involve copyright may be reviewed separately.
What happens after we receive a notice
After receiving a sufficiently complete notice, Softmola may:
Confirm receipt.
Review the identified page or file.
Request additional information.
Verify the claimant’s identity or authority.
Compare the claim with available licenses or official sources.
Contact the developer, publisher, contributor, or affected party.
Temporarily disable access to the disputed material.
Replace a hosted download with an official source.
Correct ownership, attribution, or license information.
Remove or restrict material.
Decline a request that lacks sufficient support or does not appear to establish infringement.
Preserve relevant records where reasonably necessary.
The action taken will depend on the nature of the material, available evidence, applicable law, and whether the issue can be resolved through correction or replacement.
We may forward a notice, including the claimant’s contact details and statements, to the party responsible for the affected material where necessary to process the claim.
Temporary restrictions
Softmola may temporarily restrict access to a file or other material while investigating a credible copyright, licensing, safety, or ownership concern.
A temporary restriction does not constitute an admission that infringement occurred.
The material may be restored, replaced, modified, or permanently removed after review.
Counter-notification
A person who believes material was removed or restricted because of a mistake or misidentification may submit a counter-notification.
A DMCA counter-notification should include:
Your full legal name and contact information.
Identification of the material that was removed or restricted and its previous location on Softmola.
A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good-faith belief the material was removed or disabled because of a mistake or misidentification.
Where required under the DMCA, a statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the appropriate United States federal court and agreeing to accept service of process from the person who submitted the original notice or that person’s agent.
Your physical or electronic signature.
Any supporting evidence showing that you own the material, have permission to use it, or are otherwise legally entitled to make it available.
Send counter-notifications to:
Use the subject line:
Copyright Counter-Notice – [Affected Page or File]
Do not submit a counter-notification unless you understand the legal consequences. Statements made under penalty of perjury can create legal liability if they are knowingly false.
Restoration following a counter-notification
Where the DMCA applies, Softmola may provide a valid counter-notification to the original claimant.
Material may be restored within the period permitted by applicable law unless the claimant informs us that legal proceedings have been initiated to restrain the disputed activity.
Softmola may decline to restore material where:
Another legal basis supports its removal.
The file presents a security or quality concern.
Distribution would conflict with our publication standards.
The applicable license does not permit distribution.
The material is no longer relevant to the site.
A court order or legal obligation requires continued restriction.
A successful counter-notification does not guarantee permanent publication on Softmola.
Misrepresentations and abusive notices
Do not knowingly make false claims about:
Copyright ownership.
Authorization to act for a rights holder.
The identity of the disputed material.
The existence of a license.
Whether a use is authorized.
Statements made under penalty of perjury.
Knowingly submitting a material misrepresentation in a DMCA notice or counter-notification may result in legal liability.
Softmola may reject, restrict, or document notices that appear to be:
Fraudulent.
Abusive.
Intended to suppress lawful criticism or reporting.
Submitted to manipulate software rankings or competition.
Directed at material not owned by the claimant.
Repeated without meaningful evidence.
Unrelated to copyright.
We may seek legal advice or refer serious abuse to relevant authorities.
Repeat infringement
Softmola does not currently provide public user accounts or unrestricted user uploads. However, developers, publishers, contributors, and other parties may send material for editorial review.
Where appropriate, Softmola may stop accepting submissions from a person or organization that repeatedly submits infringing material or misrepresents its rights.
We may also remove or restrict multiple affected items associated with the same source.
Any repeat-infringement decision will consider the available evidence and surrounding circumstances.
International copyright complaints
Softmola serves a global audience and accepts copyright complaints from jurisdictions outside the United States.
A non-DMCA complaint should still include:
Identification of the protected work.
Identification and exact location of the disputed material.
The claimant’s identity and contact details.
Evidence of ownership or authority.
The relevant jurisdiction.
The legal basis for the request.
A clear description of the requested action.
A statement that the information provided is accurate.
Softmola is based in Singapore and may consider applicable requirements under Singapore’s Copyright Act and other relevant laws.
Submitting a notice under a foreign law does not guarantee that the requested action is legally required in every country.
Other intellectual property complaints
This page primarily addresses copyright.
Complaints involving the following may require different information:
Trademarks.
Patents.
Trade secrets.
Defamation.
Privacy or publicity rights.
Counterfeit products.
Misleading affiliation.
Contractual distribution disputes.
These matters can be reported to [email protected] with a clear explanation and supporting evidence.
Use the subject line that best describes the issue, such as:
Trademark Complaint
Distribution Rights Request
Product Attribution Correction
Legal Content Request
Removal requests from developers and publishers
A developer or publisher does not need to make a formal allegation of copyright infringement when requesting a practical change to a listing or download.
You may contact us to request:
Replacement of a mirror with an official link.
Removal of an outdated installer.
Correction of version or publisher information.
Updated screenshots.
Revised license information.
Geographic download restrictions.
Removal of an unsupported file.
Discussion of an authorized distribution arrangement.
We prefer cooperative resolutions when the identity and authority of the requester can be verified.
No transfer of ownership
Removal, replacement, or restriction of material does not determine ownership between private parties.
Softmola does not act as a court and cannot finally decide complex copyright, licensing, or contractual disputes.
When a dispute cannot be resolved through available evidence, the parties may need to seek legal advice, mediation, or an order from a competent authority.
Privacy and handling of notices
Copyright notices and counter-notifications may contain personal information.
We may use and disclose this information to:
Review the request.
Communicate with relevant parties.
Establish the authenticity of the claim.
Comply with applicable legal procedures.
Maintain records.
Establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.
Prevent fraudulent or abusive notices.
Information may be shared with the party responsible for the disputed material, professional advisers, service providers, authorities, or courts where reasonably necessary.
Do not include personal information that is unrelated to the request.
For more information, read our Privacy Policy.
No legal advice
This policy provides general information about Softmola’s copyright complaint process. It does not constitute legal advice.
Copyright, licensing, fair use, fair dealing, platform liability, and jurisdictional questions can be complex.
Claimants and affected parties should seek independent legal advice when necessary.
Changes to this policy
Softmola may update this policy to reflect:
Changes in law.
Changes to our software distribution practices.
Appointment of a designated copyright agent.
New submission or complaint procedures.
Operational or security requirements.
Improvements to clarity and transparency.
The latest version will be published on this page with an updated date.
Contact Softmola
Copyright notices, counter-notifications, licensing enquiries, and removal requests should be sent to:
Email: [email protected]