Last Updated: May 3, 2025

Introduction

Anime Arcane (animearcane.com) is an informational database website that provides users with details about anime titles, including descriptions, ratings, and related information. This disclaimer explains our approach to copyright and fair use as it relates to the content displayed on our Website.

Copyright Acknowledgment

All anime titles, images, posters, logos, characters, plots, and related content displayed on Anime Arcane are the intellectual property of their respective copyright holders, which may include but are not limited to animation studios, production companies, distributors, and original creators. We acknowledge and respect these copyrights and do not claim ownership of any such content.

Fair Use Statement

The display of anime-related content on Anime Arcane is intended to fall under the “fair use” doctrine of copyright law. We display this content for the following non-commercial, transformative purposes:

1. Information and Education: To provide factual information about anime titles, their creators, and their content
2. Commentary and Criticism: To facilitate review, critique, and discussion of anime works
3. Identification: To allow users to identify specific anime titles they are searching for or interested in
4. Promotion: To promote awareness of the original works and their creators

Our use of copyrighted material is limited to what is necessary for these informational purposes, and we strive to properly attribute all content to its original creators and copyright holders.

Use of Third-Party APIs

Anime Arcane utilizes the Kitsu API and potentially other third-party services to obtain anime-related information and images. Our use of these services complies with their respective terms of service and licensing requirements. The information displayed through these APIs is used in accordance with fair use principles and any applicable licenses.

DMCA Compliance

Anime Arcane respects the intellectual property rights of others and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe that any content on our Website infringes upon your copyright, please submit a notice containing the following information:

1. A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf
2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
3. Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and where it is located on the Website
4. Your contact information, including address, telephone number, and email address
5. A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or law
6. A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on behalf of the owner

Please send DMCA notices to:

• Email: anime.horizonmk4@gmail.com
• Subject: DMCA Notice

Upon receipt of a valid DMCA notice, we will promptly remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material.

Content Removal Requests

If you are a copyright holder and wish to have specific content removed from our Website even if it may qualify as fair use, please contact us at anime.horizonmk4@gmail.com. We respect the wishes of copyright holders and will consider all reasonable requests.

No Legal Advice

This disclaimer is not intended to provide legal advice, and the information contained herein should not be relied upon as such. If you have specific questions about copyright law or fair use as it relates to your intellectual property, please consult with a qualified attorney.

Changes to This Disclaimer

We may update this Copyright and Fair Use Disclaimer from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated “Last Updated” date at the top of this document. We encourage you to review this Disclaimer periodically to stay informed about our copyright practices.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Copyright and Fair Use Disclaimer, please contact us at:

• Email: anime.horizonmk4@gmail.com
• Website: animearcane.com