Copyright Notice
Effective Date: March 4, 2026
This document confirms ownership and legal compliance for all intellectual property associated with Trenches.
1. Copyright Ownership
© 2026 Trenches. All rights reserved.
All content, materials, and intellectual property associated with Trenches, including but not limited to the following, are owned by Trenches or its licensors:
- The Trenches game software and source code
- Game artwork, graphics, and visual designs
- Character designs and 3D models
- Audio, music, and sound effects
- Trademarks, logos, and branding
- Website content and design
- Marketing materials and promotional content
- Documentation and written materials
2. Trademarks
The following are trademarks or registered trademarks of Trenches:
- TRENCHES
- OUR TRENCHES
- The Trenches logo and brand identity
Use of these trademarks without prior written permission is strictly prohibited.
3. Third-Party Content
Trenches may include content licensed from third parties. Such content remains the property of the respective owners and is used in accordance with applicable license agreements.
3.1 Unreal Engine
Trenches is built using Unreal Engine, developed by Epic Games, Inc. Unreal Engine and its logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Epic Games, Inc.
3.2 Third-Party Assets
Certain game assets may be licensed from third-party creators. These assets are used in compliance with their respective licenses.
4. User-Generated Content
Users retain copyright ownership of original content they create and upload to Trenches platforms (such as clips and comments). By uploading content, users grant Trenches a license to use, display, and distribute such content as described in our Terms of Service.
5. DMCA Compliance
Trenches respects the intellectual property rights of others and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
5.1 Reporting Copyright Infringement
If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied and is accessible on Trenches in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide our designated copyright agent with the following information:
- A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
- Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing, with sufficient detail to locate it
- Your contact information (address, telephone number, email)
- A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized
- A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
5.2 Counter-Notification
If you believe your content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notification with:
- Your physical or electronic signature
- Identification of the removed material and its prior location
- A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed by mistake
- Your name, address, phone number, and consent to jurisdiction
6. Permitted Uses
The following uses are generally permitted without prior written consent:
- Personal, non-commercial gameplay and streaming
- Creating non-commercial fan content with proper attribution
- Sharing screenshots and clips on social media for personal use
- Linking to our official website and social media
7. Prohibited Uses
The following uses are prohibited without prior written consent:
- Commercial use of any Trenches intellectual property
- Creating merchandise using Trenches branding or artwork
- Modifying, adapting, or creating derivative works of the game
- Using Trenches content in a manner that implies endorsement
- Distributing or selling copies of the game or its assets
8. Legal Compliance
Trenches operates in compliance with applicable intellectual property laws, including:
- United States Copyright Act
- Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
- International copyright treaties and conventions
- Trademark laws and regulations
9. Contact Information
For copyright-related inquiries, licensing requests, or to report infringement, contact us through: