This Copyright Policy explains what Casinous.com owns, how we use licensed casino content, and the copyright protections that apply to our original work. It also covers how you can report a copyright concern or submit a DMCA notice.
We write every review and guide in-house. Some material, like game screenshots and provider logos, belongs to the studios and operators we cover. In short: link to us freely, quote us with credit, and never republish our full pages. If you believe we used your content without permission, the notice process below explains exactly what to send us.
Why We Have a Copyright Policy
Casinous.com publishes original reviews, guides, and comparisons for US players. Some pages also include licensed game data, operator logos, and regulator information. Each type of material comes with different rules, so we spell out who owns what.
This page works alongside our Editorial Policy and our Terms and Conditions. Together, they show how we build content and what you can expect from it.
What Our Copyright Policy Covers
Under this Copyright Policy and US copyright law, Casinous.com holds the rights to the original material we publish. Our reviews, guides, graphics, and original content are protected by copyright from the moment they are created.
The Copyright Act of 1976 protects this content automatically. The Berne Convention extends those protections to more than 180 countries.
- Original written content: our team writes every review, guide, and comparison. This covers our text, structure, and scoring methodology, including bonus breakdowns and game explainers.
- Design and layout: we built our comparison tables, graphics, and page layouts ourselves. The way we arrange and present content is protected too.
- Brand assets: the Casino US name and logo identify our brand. No one may use them to suggest we wrote or endorsed their content without our written permission.
Third-Party Content We Reference
Some copyrighted materials displayed on Casinous.com belong to other companies. We use this content under licence, permission, or fair use, and we never claim ownership of third-party assets.
- Casino and operator logos: brand names and logos appear in our reviews so you can identify the operators we cover. Each mark stays the property of its owner.
- Game provider assets: game names, screenshots, and provider logos come from studios like Pragmatic Play, NetEnt, and Evolution Gaming. We use them to illustrate our reviews, not to redistribute them.
- RTP and licensing data: return-to-player percentages, volatility ratings, and license numbers come from public disclosures and regulator records. The underlying facts belong to no one. Our tables and analysis around them are ours.
- Responsible gambling logos: we display marks from groups like the National Council on Problem Gambling to point players toward help. This does not mean those groups endorse Casinous.com.
The Lanham Act protects trademarks in the US. International marks follow the law of the country where they are registered. We use every third-party mark for identification only. Their appearance never implies endorsement or partnership.
How Fair Use Applies to Our Content
US copyright law allows fair use for commentary, criticism, and review. Courts weigh four factors:
- The purpose of the use
- The nature of the original work
- How much of it we use
- The effect on the market for the original
When we show a game screenshot or a short data point, we rely on this doctrine. We use only what a genuine review needs. We never publish full walkthroughs, full paytables, or entire articles taken from another site.
As explained throughout this Copyright Policy, fair use has limits, and we treat it carefully. If a rights holder wants us to remove or swap an asset, we listen. Contact us using the details below.
Copyright Policy for Images, Screenshots, and Data
Screenshots and promotional art belong to the studio or operator that created them. These assets remain the intellectual property of their respective owners. We display them so readers can understand what a game looks like, not so they can reuse them elsewhere.
Data works differently. Numbers like RTP, volatility, and withdrawal limits are facts. Facts are not copyrightable. How we select, verify, and present that data is our own compilation.
This includes our tables, our scoring, and our commentary. Scraping our tables or copying our ratings in full is not allowed.
How You Can Quote or Link to Our Work
We are glad when other sites reference Casinous.com. Here is what works without asking first:
- Quoting a short, attributed passage for commentary, news, or research
- Linking to any page on our site
Here is what we do not allow:
- Republishing our articles in full or in large part, including through scraping or syndication
- Copying our graphics, comparison tables, or ratings and presenting them as your own
- Using the Casino US name or logo to imply we wrote or backed your content
Need something outside the rules set out in this Copyright Policy? Email us using the contact details below.
Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice
If you believe your copyrighted work appears on our website without permission, you can ask us to investigate by sending a DMCA takedown notice to our designated copyright contact. To help us process your request, please include the following information:
- Your physical or electronic signature.
- A description of the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed.
- The page URL or other location where the material appears on our website.
- Your contact details, including your email address and mailing address.
- A statement confirming that you believe the reported material is being used without the permission of the copyright owner, an authorised representative, or any applicable legal exception.
- A declaration, made under penalty of perjury, confirming that the information you have provided is accurate and that you are authorised to act for the copyright owner.
Please send your notice with the subject line “DMCA Notice.” Once we receive a complete and valid notice, we will assess the claim and take appropriate action, which may include removing or limiting access to the disputed material. We will also notify the parties involved.
Filing a Counter-Notice
If your content has been removed following a DMCA complaint and you believe that happened in error, you may submit a counter-notice for review. Please include:
- Your full name, mailing address, and telephone number.
- Details of the material that was removed and the webpage where it previously appeared.
- A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that you believe the material was removed because of a mistake or misidentification.
- A statement confirming that you consent to the jurisdiction of the appropriate federal court.
- A statement confirming that you will accept service of process from the person who submitted the original notice, or that person’s authorised representative.
- Your physical or electronic signature.
Once we receive a valid counter-notice, we will send a copy to the original complainant. If we do not receive notice of legal action within the period allowed under the DMCA, we may restore the material in accordance with applicable law.
Repeat Infringer Policy
Casinous.com restricts access for repeat infringers. We keep a record of every valid claim, so removed material does not get republished later. We also reserve the right to limit any contributor or partner tied to repeated, verified infringement.
Copyright Contact
Questions about this Copyright Policy, a copyright claim, a DMCA notice, or a licensing request? Contact us at support@casinous.com. Please mark the subject line clearly as a copyright matter so it reaches the right team without delay.
Our Editorial Policy explains how we create and review content. Our Terms and Conditions govern the use of Casinous.com. Our Privacy Policy explains how we handle personal information submitted as part of a copyright claim or DMCA notice. Our Advertising Disclosure explains how affiliate relationships work alongside our editorial content.